SUPPORTING CERES

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WHY SUPPORT CERES?

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Friends of CERES that support us with their membership, donations, bequests sponsorships & other valued support receive:

  • Our gratitude for your contribution.
  • And the knowledge that you’re contributing to the foundation upon which CERES continues as a place to gather, learn, experiment & celebrate the sustainability journey.

In addition, those who donate receive:

  • Tax deductible receipt for all donations over $2.
  • Monthly email updates about what’s happening at CERES & how you can get involved.

Membership entitles you to a range of benefits.

What is CERES? (Centre for Education & Research in Environmental Strategies)
CERES is a ‘not-for-(financial)-profit’ community organisation working towards a vision of sustainability involving profound transformation in people & communities. Transformed from a rubbish dump 26 years ago, CERES is a 10 acre community environment park on the Merri Creek in the inner-north of Melbourne, Australia. It is a place for community to gather, experiment, learn & celebrate the sustainability journey.
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What does CERES do?
CERES features environmental education programs delivered to thousands of students a year, adult education programs, permaculture & bushfood nursery, organic market, sustainability catering, café & a range of other social enterprises, renewable energy, waste & water demonstration facilities, a range of festivals, events & site groups, & space to simply enjoy the company of others amidst fresh air & an atmosphere of hope & passion for life.
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How is CERES funded?
CERES enterprises generate about 75% of the organisation’s income. The rest is sourced from grants & other support. For this, & so much more, CERES depends on its community membership base, donations & partnerships with a range of organisations.
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What’s the current opportunity for which CERES requires support?
CERES is experiencing a phase of rapid growth as society gravitates towards sustainability. This presents plenty of opportunities, & significant hope, which CERES is ideally placed to work with, with your support. For more information about how you can support CERES in exploring some of the more cutting edge opportunities, click here.
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Want to chat with our Membership & Fundraising Coordinator about how you can support CERES?

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Thank you! We are very grateful for your consideration of support to CERES.