What is "Seconds to Give"?
Seconds to Give was formed in 2005 in Melbourne (Australia). Its mission is to bring joy and to make a positive difference to people in need - both within Australia and internationally. Seconds to Give is run and resourced entirely by volunteers. All funds raised go directly to our activities.
Seconds to Give Australia
Seconds to Give Australia has recently been granted the DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status by the Australian Tax Office. This means that any donations made over $2.00 to this great cause, are now tax deductible. A big THANK YOU to Norton Rose Australia for their pro-bono work and making this happened.
Our committee has established short and longer-term goals and we are excited to have developed an inspiring charter. Our 10 year Vision is clear! To create opportunities that make a difference to Australians in need.
Our Values are: working in partnership, empowering people, connecting communities, building capacity and raising awareness.
Seconds to Give Australia is currently working with the Aboriginal community of Palm Island, which is situated 65 kilometres north-west of Townsville, in north QLD. read more...
Seconds to Give International
Seconds to Give International currently focuses its work on communities in need in the Philippines, where poverty is a significant problem. The proportion of the population living below US$1.25 a day in 2006 was 23 per cent or around 20 million people. At the same time, about 44 per cent or over 40 million Filipinos were living on less than US$2 a day.
Since 2005, Seconds to Give has:- distributed over 6650 kilograms of second-hand items (clothing, shoes, toys, linen, lightweight kitchen items, books, pens, bags etc.) from Australia to over 4200 people in the Philippines;
- provided educational sponsorships for 18 children with disabilities in the Philippines;
- brought the joy of music to approximately 3000 students in a local school in the Philippines by providing musical instruments and the volunteer time of a music teacher from Australia; and
- funded vital repairs to local schools in the Philippines.
How can I help? - A simple way to making a difference
Send us an email at secondstogive@gmail.com to discuss how you can help, including:
- Donating clean gently used clothes, linen, toys and other small household items,
- Helping with the collection and packaging of second hand items,
- Making a donation to assist with activities,
- Sponsoring a student, and
- Assisting with fundraising including helping to organise or taking part in a fundraising activity.