Today is International Day of Charity

Every year, charities all over the world help to save and improve people’s lives - fighting disease, protecting children, and giving hope to many.

International Day of Charity mobilises people around the world to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities.

Closer to home, the Country Fire Service Foundation was established to provide financial assistance to CFS volunteers and their families who have suffered through death, injury, loss or damage of property whilst volunteering for the South Australian CFS.

CFS volunteers give their time and risk their lives without compensation to protect our communities, so when they are impacted, the CFS Foundation steps in to support them.

Over the past 20 years the CFS Foundation has:

o    Distributed over $3.5 million in immediate financial support to CFS volunteers and their families who have suffered injuries, lost homes, property, livestock and in some cases, their lives.

o    Helped purchase vital equipment for CFS brigades such as defibrillators, thermal imaging cameras and atmospheric monitors.

o    Supported training programs and leadership courses.

o    Funded a CFS wellbeing officer to train CFS volunteers in mental health first aid so they can support each other.

o    Initiated many opportunities through its sponsors and other organisations to provide product discounts, items for brigades, tickets to events, and other special benefits for CFS volunteers.

o    Distributed Comfort Koalas to CFS brigades to have in their trucks and give to children who experience trauma in road accidents.

If you value the role of our CFS volunteers, please consider supporting the CFS Foundation, so it can continue its vital role in supporting CFS volunteers. You can:

o    Donate

o    Host a fundraiser

o    Set up payroll giving

o    Leave a legacy in your will

Visit www.cfsfoundation.org.au