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Rhonda Obad wins “Power of One” Award

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Our Founder Rhonda Obad has won the Power of One Award  receiving $50,000 which will go towards the purchase of the Foundations home for Homeless young men.

For more detail – please check out this site: http://www.brycecourtenay.com/article.asp?aid=35

The Power of One Australian Hero Award

Saturday, April 24th, 2010

Celebrating people who are dedicated to helping others in our community

A prize of $50,000 will be presented by Bryce Courtenay to the winner of The Power of
One Australian Hero Award to assist that person to continue their work in the community.

‘The power of one is the decision to make a difference without expecting recognition’

Our Founder Rhonda Obad has been nominated for the award and has been short listed for this year’s award.

The winner will be announced Monday 10 May, 2010.
Click on to read more http://www.brycecourtenay.com/article.asp?aid=13

2009-10 Community Energy Grants Program

Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Bridge Back To Life Foundation is now a proud recipient of the 2009-10 Community Energy Grants Program, an ACT Government initiative under its climate Change Strategy- Weathering the Change

Please consider our precious environment save our energy and water by investing in environmental friendly products that is powered by Australian sun.

ABC Stateline – Tony’s Place

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Hear the story (click here) of homelessness from the residents of TONYS PLACE told by Chris Kimball ABC 1 Stateline Program  5 February, 2010

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Community Ideas

Friday, September 18th, 2009

Bridge Back to Life foundation offers an outreach support service for hard to engage young homeless men and we are asking of the community to bring ideas on how the community can assist with accomodation.

Click here to Contact the Foundation

Or if you wish to donate – Click here to make a Donation

Rhonda Obad receives recognition.

Friday, May 15th, 2009

On 15 May 2009 Rhonda Obad was acknowledged by the University of Canberra as an Honorary Member of the Golden Key International Honour Society

Golden Key is an academic society which acknowledges academic excellence. Normal membership is by invitation only if that person is in the top 15% of their degree course, it is a lifetime membership.  Hon members are chosen each year based on contributions to the community or other outstanding excellence.

Winter Wonders Friendship Group

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

We are a group of women passionate about fabric, patchwork and quilting, who meet every second Tuesday to sew, exchange ideas or just chat.   Our 6 latest quilts have been made for Tony’s Place, and we hope all the young men will enjoy them. April 2009

Want to give back to the community?

Saturday, December 6th, 2008

Enjoy People, organising and having fun?

The Bridge Back to Life Foundation needs an ‘Action Committee’ to organise it’s annual fundraising event, so why not get involved?

The BBTL Foundation is a not for profit charity that runs ‘Tony’s Place’ – a home for up to six homeless men.
Meet people, have fun and use your talents to raise money for a great cause!

Call Rhonda Obad on 02 6258 0021 or 0432 955 073 for more information.

Or go to bridgebacktolife.com.au/make-a-donation/ to make a donation.