Common pot crowdfunding. Making it possible together.

 
$50 raised
1%
GOAL $7,000
1 donations
 
since Sep 2020
 
 

When we each give a little, we can achieve a lot!

OFB Australia- La Olla was created during the Covid crisis . We were able to provide and deliver hampers for international students and CALD community in the city of Brisbane, in what we called Phase 1. "Food during lockdowns".

Now it is time for us to provide support with Phase 2.

We need your help to keep up. So, let's build the common pot together.

Pledge targets/ goals:

 

REACH AND ESTABLISH PHASE 2!

 

First and foremost. In 2020 we learnt that it is better to be prepped for the unexpected. We need to establish emergency funds so that we can be ready to deploy our support to the community in any given case.

 

And,

  • Budget to buy food supplies and equipment neccesary to complete the events of Phase 2.
  • Also, Paying for the insurance to be able to carry out the food gathering events.
  • Sustain a project management online platform to have a better grasp on all sides of the organization without an office.

But what is Phase 2? : Going out to the community looking to provide an improvement in mental health after the 2020 crisis, with events related to socializing, nature, sports and of course the gathering around food.

 

In the long run (Phase 3) we are looking to become a supporting hub for the community in the city.

 

There is a crisis persisting but only different. We are currently going through recession plus long term isolation. Yes, some people still need to access food but can't in a way. Social distancing and changes in everyday habits have affected the population's well- being and mental health. Everything seems to fit in a turmoil of  a new normal as if nothing happened. Yet, many people are struggling:

 

Example: Park+ Yoga+ Walks around the bush+ Take what you need food stall+ Free lunch on the grass.

 

Wo are we?

 

La Olla. OFB Australia

Food. Connect. Community

 

The organization was created as a response to mitigate the impact during the COVID-19 2020 crisis.

Few days before the lockdowns began, the risk for some speficic communities in the city such as international students and working holidays was imminent. The amount of people facing potential hunger, homelesness and poverty was growing by the numbers. Our initial survey showed that around 600 students were not going to be able to stand the first hit. Furthermore, they wouldn't be able to sustain themselves for two months. Now think about 8 months!

As a team conformed by leaders of the Latino community in Brisbane, we coordinated and developed an organization to provide connections and access to: food supplies and support  to lessen the impact and defend the right to well- being of any individual.

 

Why do we care?

 

CALD in general, especially temporary residents such as intl' students and working holidays in Australia, face real hardship even without 2020 crisis, it is a systemic flaw that hasn't been adressesed. They come to live the Australian experience and end up skipping lunches, overworking for hours and sometimes living in poor conditions. We want to help our lovely community of Brisbane to lessen the impact so we can all live a dignified life filled with abundance for all.

 

What are you raising money for?

 

- Emergency funds.

- Food supplies and equipment sustainability.

- Insurance.

Where will this campaign take place?

 

Online. Australia. The lovely city of Brisbane ❤️


 


Stone soup. The ancient tale that inspired us.

A short tale of abundance, sharing and community.

Read it here: https://ollafranca.com/stonesoup/

We are #community #abundance #wellbeing

 

When we give a little, we can achieve a lot together!



Thank you!

 
$50 raised
1%
GOAL $7,000
1 donations
 
since Sep 2020
 
Fundraising for
La Olla. OFB Australia
Connecting and supporting community by delivering food access and social integration opportunities. We bring abundance, fun and joy together along with welfare for CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) population in Brisbane, Australia.

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