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CONTRIBUTED BY CHRIS BEATH, BOARD MEMBER, JACK BROWN FOUNDATION
The Jack Brown Foundation has taken another meaningful step in honouring the legacy of Jack Brown, with its first Education Grant awarded and its second Community Grant recipient now announced.
Established in memory of five-year-old Jack Brown, the Redlands-based charitable foundation supports children and community projects across four focus areas that reflected Jack’s greatest loves: education, sport, community, and nature.
The foundation’s inaugural Education Grant of $500 has been awarded to C&K Redlands Community Kindergarten, recognising their commitment to creating nurturing and enriching learning environments for young children.
Jack’s father and the foundation’s co-founder Jim Brown said the decision was an easy one.
“C&K Redlands Community Kindergarten embodies everything the foundation stands for – supporting children, fostering curiosity, and creating spaces filled with care and connection,” Mr Brown said.
“We’re incredibly proud that our very first grant is going towards a local organisation doing such important work for families in our community.”
The foundation is also pleased to announce its Community Grant of $500 has been awarded to Night Ninjas, supporting their work with people experiencing homelessness and those living close to or below the poverty line in the Redland City area.
“This foundation exists to ensure Jack’s spirit continues to live on through positive action,” Mr Brown said.
“Every grant represents an opportunity to make life a little brighter for children and families – and that’s exactly what Jack brought into the world.”
The foundation now plans to award 12 grants annually, and recently held a community launch that drew strong local support.
Jack’s mother and co-founder Carla Brown said the response has been overwhelming.
“We’ve been humbled by the generosity and encouragement from the community,” Mrs Brown said.
Although donations will open soon, the foundation is currently accepting pledges of support via the website. For more information, visit www.jackbrownfoundation.org.
