10 International Communicator 2024 The Raine & Horne Foundation continues to strengthen communities, supporting essential causes, and driving meaningful change. This year has been a testament to what collective effort can achieve. Raine & Horne Foundation This year, the Raine & Horne Foundation launched our ‘Clothes for a Cause’ initiative, supporting Australians experiencing homelessness during winter. Partnering with Dignity, we followed a one-for-one donation model, providing warm essentials like socks and hoodies from quality supplier AS Colour. For every item of clothing purchased from our ‘Clothes for a Cause’ collection, we donated an equal number of nonbranded clothing essentials to Dignity. Over three years, our collaboration with Dignity has raised over $200,000 to help those in need. In 2024, we marked another significant milestone, as the Raine & Horne Foundation became a Bronze Partner of Rural Aid, Australia’s most trusted rural charity. One of the highlights of this partnership was Rural Aid’s impactful action on Australia Day 2024, bringing the plight of farmers to a national stage. Rural Aid marked the day by driving a hay truck across Sydney’s iconic Harbour Bridge, with breathtaking footage captured by drones to amplify awareness of their mission. This moment wasn’t just symbolic— it was a clear call to recognise and support the immense challenges faced by farmers due to droughts, bushfires, and floods. Since 2015, Rural Aid’s holistic support programs have directly impacted over 18,000 farmers, offering financial aid, mental health counselling, water and hay supplies, and the power of thousands of volunteers. Over the last five years alone, the organisation raised and distributed over $100 million, a testament to their commitment to safeguarding rural Australia. By partnering with Rural Aid, the Raine & Horne Foundation plays a critical role in driving these efforts forward. Together, we aim to not only provide immediate aid during crises but ensure the longterm sustainability of farming and rural communities across the country. At its core, the Raine & Horne Foundation exists to support causes that enrich the well-being of local and national communities. Whether it’s those facing homelessness in urban centres or farmers confronting natural disasters in rural communities, our promise is to stand by Australians in times of need.
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