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Mentoring program helps first generation college-bound students thrive

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Since 2007, 100 first generation college-bound students have completed an internship with Macquarie which helps them prepare for college and career achievement. 

Skills sharing

Community radio reaches job seekers far and wide

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Agrasar, a non-government organisation (NGO) in Gurugram uses community radio to reach underprivileged job seekers looking to upskill and increase their chances of employment.

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Staff dig deep to help those affected by fires

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Devastating fires in both the United Kingdom and South Africa motivated Macquarie staff members to rally together in support of those affected in their local communities.

Funding

Assistance dogs provide a new lease on life

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Ciaran Burke knows first-hand the difference an assistance dog makes in an individual’s life. Ciaran, from Macquarie’s Dublin office saw his autistic nephew Aaron flourish when he became the owner of an assistance dog at six years old.

Skills sharing

Skills and funding valuable for Wayside

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Staff across Macquarie’s Sydney offices are teaming up to give their time, expertise and financial support to The Wayside Chapel, which provides homeless and disadvantaged people with access to health, welfare, social and recreational services.

Volunteering

Community awards recognise individual commitment

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For Martin Fabi, an employee in Macquarie’s Montreal office, it was the diagnosis of his daughter’s disability more than a decade ago that led to his award as Macquarie Fundraiser of the Year in 2017.

Skills sharing

Wings of Hope in a time of need

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When James Baudzus from Macquarie's Financial Management Group in Sydney was looking to volunteer his time for a cause that resonated with him a few years ago, he encountered Wings of Hope, a charity which helps people bereaved by suicide. 

Volunteering

Fighting hunger one rescued meal at a time

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When Julia Hilbert and Kanya Po from Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets Division encouraged the New York office to participate in City Harvest’s Skip Lunch Fight Hunger (SLFH) campaign, the request was simple – will you walk a day in someone else’s shoes and skip a meal?

About the Macquarie Group Foundation

The Macquarie Group Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Macquarie Group and provides support to hundreds of community organisations globally each year through financial support, volunteering and skills sharing.

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Other ways Macquarie is involved in the community

Macquarie Sports

Macquarie Sports

Macquarie Sports enhances the fitness and wellbeing of young people through sporting clinics and associated programs.

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Macquarie Group Collection

Macquarie Group Collection

The Macquarie Group Collection is recognised as a significant collection of contemporary Australian art. The Collection’s philosophy is to focus on works by emerging Australian artists.

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Sponsorships

Sponsorships

Macquarie supports a range of industry associations and community organisations through its corporate sponsorship program, with a particular focus on the arts.

Learn more about Macquarie Sponsorships