Veith Foundation's innovative philanthropy turns opportunities into achievements

Berry Street recently spoke with the Veith Foundation about what drives their giving, including a vision to see more young people building the confidence to succeed.

What inspires you to give?

Life is full of opportunities. Some people are lucky enough to be raised in a family that helps them identify those opportunities and have the courage to convert them into achievements. However, many are not so lucky.

What are you hoping to see as a result of your philanthropy?

We hope to see young people graduating from school with sufficient confidence to identify the opportunities that can lead to their success in life.

Why have you chosen a family approach in your gift decision-making?

We wish to instil in current and future generations of the family the realisation that we have the resources to assist others less fortunate than ourselves. We are establishing a junior board (made up of 8 to 18-year-olds) and providing them with a small budget so they can become involved in giving at an early age.

What interests you most about Berry Street as an organisation?

Our foundation prioritises funding of projects that are measurable and produce clear specific results. Berry Street has been able to provide us with high-impact projects that fit within our budget.

Partner with Berry Street to create positive change

Berry Street is deeply grateful to our generous partners, like the Veith Foundation, who help us to create positive change in our communities.

If you're interested in finding out more about how philanthropy allows us to respond to community needs in innovative ways as we reorient the child and family services system towards early intervention and prevention, please contact our Philanthropy team.

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