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Recognition of Socially Responsible Business

 “Competitive companies of the future will be those that combine an explicit commitment to advancing the public interest with a commitment to profitability.”

Michael Chaney - CEO Wesfarmers

Southern Junction Community Services highly values and relies upon the financial and in-kind support of corporate groups and local businesses to enable the provision of its increasingly diverse range of services.

 With the support of Socially Responsible Businesses, Southern Junction is able to ‘dynamically respond to the changing needs of the communities’ in which we work.

 
SJCS CEO Graham Brown presents Ben McDonald from

Fentons Conveyancing with a Socially Responsible Business Certificate

What are Socially Responsible Businesses (SRB’s)? 

  • SRB’s are businesses that recognise that good ‘corporate citizenship’ extends beyond simply abiding by the law and embraces obligations to the wider community.
  • SRB’s seek to behave ethically and to improve quality of life for their workforce, families and the broader community whilst pursuing strong economic performance.
  • SRB workplaces foster positive organisational cultures that staff are proud to be part of and contribute to.

What advantages do Socially Responsible Business enjoy? 

  • SRB’s are recognised by their customers and valued by their local communities.
  • A positive ‘brand’ and employer profile helps attract and retain the best staff
  • Good reputation amongst your customers and wider community expands contacts leading to increased sales
  • Contributing to improved social outcomes for disadvantaged people and the wider community helps to meet business accreditation requirements and win tenders, (i.e. Government tenders and contracts)
  • Staff are inspired and proud to participate in healthy community activities and initiatives

Do you want more information about how you and your staff can become involved?

How can your business be recognised by Southern Junction Community Services?

When your business supports the work of Southern Junction, we recognise you by: 

  • Providing a ‘Socially Responsible Business’ Logo which can be proudly displayed at your premises and used in your marketing materials 
  • Proudly displaying your business name and logo on the SJCS Web Site 
  • Awarding Diamond, Gold or Silver status, depending on the level and duration of your commitment 
  • Inviting you and your staff to some great business networking events!
  • Providing you with articles for your staff newsletter and other information about the difference your support is making in the Southern Adelaide and Fleurieu Peninsula regions 

How can your business support the Community Building work of Southern Junction? 

  • Promote the ‘One for Many’ Payroll Giving Scheme - Encourage and  enable staff to make regular tax deductible donations to charities of their choice via your payroll system 

  • Commit to $ for $ matching of all staff donations so they know your serious about doing it with them 
  • Make direct donations to support the work of Southern Junction with vulnerable children, disadvantaged young people and families 

  • Encouraging and/or supporting staff to volunteer their time and skills 

How can your workplace get involved?

Step 1 Make initial contact with Clare MacAdam - Partnerships, Marketing and Fundraising Manager by phoning (08) 8392 3065 or email to community@southernjunction.org.au
Step 2

Speak with your employer and/or other staff members about how your workplace might be able to contribute to the work of Southern Junction:

    • Do you want to change lives by making regular Tax Deductible donations via the payroll system at your workplace?
    • Will your workplace run a casual day or host an event to raise funds?
    • Could your workmates bring grocery items and personal hygiene items that can be provided to people who are dealing with trauma, crisis and/or periods of homelessness?
    • Is your employer willing to make $ for $ matching of any funds that you raise?
    • If you are running or walking in the Sunday Mail City-Bay Fun Run (Link to Sunday Mail web page), why not put your ‘Feet on the Street’ for Homeless families by joining us in the Feet on the Street Team  and signing up some sponsors this year?

 
Step 3 Click here to download the ‘Application for Recognition’ (MS WORD)
Step 4

Receive a Certificate of Recognition and Socially Responsible Business sticker that you can proudly display in a prominent position at your place of business.

 

 

Please note: This distinctive logo may be only be displayed following authorisation by Southern Junction Community Services Inc. 

 

How will Southern Junction use the funds raised by Socially Responsible Businesses? 

Your donations to the Southern Family Benefit Fund will enable the committed staff of Southern Junction to: 

  • Support disadvantaged families with vulnerable children
  • Provide parent effectiveness training
  • Enable struggling young people and families to access professional counselling and support groups
  • Participate in ‘Small Steps’ (supported) Playgroups
  • Access food and goods when the family pantry is bare
  • Receive a Christmas Hamper of food and small gifts
 

Provide safe places where people can meet, learn and play

 

For further information on how you can help, please contact:
 
Clare MacAdam - Partnerships, Marketing & Fundraising Manager
PO Box 66, Christies Beach SA 5165
Phone (08) 8392 3065
Fax (08) 8382 7112
Email: community@southernjunction.org.au