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Purpose of the Awards

To offer your support for this event

Contact: Tim Taylor

St Vincent de Paul Society (SA) Inc

Vinnies Social Justice Awards GPO Box 1804

Adelaide. SA 5001

Phone: (08) 8112 8725 Fax: (08) 8112 8798

E-mail: [email protected]

Vinnies Social Justice Awards seek to

encourage young people, their schools

and the communities to which they

belong. The Awards celebrate the good

works already being done.

The key objectives for the Awards are:

� Affirm the value of action for the

benefit of others

� Encourage young people to be

generous with their time, energy

and resources

� Acknowledge young people who

have displayed generosity and

commitment to social justice

Young people’s enthusiasm and energy

flow into passion for creating better

opportunities for themselves and others.

The St Vincent de Paul Society came

into being because older people

encouraged young university students to

take action which supported their beliefs.

The Awards pay tribute both to today’s

young people who have taken action and

to those who nurture their spirit.

“Never see a need without doing something about it”

Mary MacKillop

It is not the words alone which have brought Mary

MacKillop to sainthood; it is the living out of her

beliefs through actions.

Blessed Frederic Ozanam said … The problem which divides people today is not a political problem; it is a social one. ... Many people have too much and still want more. Others do not have enough, or do not have anything at all … Because we are young; because we are not wealthy, we can more easily fill the role of mediators.

175 Years ago Frederic and his companions founded the St Vincent de Paul Society in Paris, 1833. They simply met to see what could be done for those in need.

Vinnies Social Justice Awards 2010

Many young South Australians are

making difference for others in need. We

invite you to help us celebrate their good

works in building a fair and just

community.

Corporate Support

What we can offer you

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY

Customers are becoming increasingly interested in corporate social responsibility when choosing to support companies. Involvement with Vinnies Social Justice Awards demonstrates that your company recognises the need for business to go beyond profits and enrich the community - a chance to give back.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ‘The St Vincent de Paul Society’ and its more familiar brand name ‘Vinnies’ is a well respected and much loved organisation in the Australian and international community. The Vinnies Social Justice Awards offer a unique opportunity for your company to be seen in partnership with Vinnies.

Youth Engagement

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Community Connections

Belonging

Affirm...

Encourage...

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Valuing Contributions of

Young People

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A WONDERFUL NIGHT The Awards night is an inspiring evening acknowledging the efforts of South Australia’s youth who are committed to social justice. The prestige of the guest list reflects the importance of the Awards. It also allows awardees to network with each other and discover more opportunities where they can further their social justice work.

ENCOURAGING LEADERSHIP We believe these awards will be recognised throughout the community. Join with us and be moved by the generosity, leadership and compassion of South Australia’s young people. The young people and their families will appreciate your commitment. In recognising social justice leaders, companies demonstrate social justice leadership.