There are few things in life that are assured, besides death and taxes, but the cycle of fundraising that The Examiner drives for local charities is as regular as the seasons.
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Taking turn about for more than 100 years The Empty Stocking Fund and the slightly younger Winter Relief Appeal are crucial to funnelling spare cash from the community to people who are struggling because of lack of work, broken families, personal disaster, health problems and many other unforeseen circumstances.
The conduits are unwavering organisations and their volunteers who are dedicated to helping those less fortunate: The Salvation Army, City Mission, The Benevolent Society and St Vincent de Paul Society.
The Winter Relief Appeal and Empty Stocking Fund raise between $50,000 and $70,000 in each three-month campaign, and the collection jars are a common sight on the counter in local shops and workplaces. For 175 years, The Examiner has been passionate about the community and has proudly supported many local charities, community and sporting groups, cultural and arts events.
A junior sport award has been running for the past decade, recognising the best young men and women, individuals and clubs at an annual award ceremony.
The likes of elite triathlete Jacob Birtwhistle have received the accolade, and gone on to compete at the highest level.
Last year alone the newspaper provided more than $240,000 in advertising and sponsorship support to businesses, sporting and community groups across the region.
This included: UTAS scholarship program, Tasmanian Turf Club, Quamby Estate, Tas Symphony Orchestra, Goaty Hill, Tamar Yacht Club, NWFL, Cityprom, Skyfields, Longford Show, Exeter Show Society, Rotary Club Deloraine, Festivale, John Glover Society, Eskleigh Foundation, Latrobe Speedway, Rotary Club Ulverstone, Festival on the Park, Festival of Voices and The City Mission Giant Bookfest.
And when it comes to a quick reaction to natural disasters, The Examiner has led the way.
During the floods of last winter The Examiner and B&E Bank teamed up with St Vincents de Paul, Raw Tas, Salvation Army, The City Mission and the Benevolent Society to launch an aid fund for those affected by Tasmania’s worst flood since 1929.
“The incredible generosity shown by the people of Tasmania was a testament to the community spirit that exists in our region,” The Examiner editor Simon Tennant said.
“The final figure raised of more than $42,000 exceeded expectation and was truly appreciated by the flood victims.”
