CFMEU donations and site visit
The CFMEU is a trade union that represents workers in the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy industries. Their members are helping build the Metro Tunnel and many other building projects near DBV’s home at Ross House.
Angelo and Rease are organisers with the CFMEU. They were inspired to support the Deafblind Community by raising funds for DBV. We were overwhelmed with gratitude when they made a surprise visit to our office in May 2023 with a $5000 donation! The money was donated by individual CFMEU members, most of whom are construction workers in the city.
The donation makes an enormous difference to DBV as a small organisation. It helps us keep running so we can support our vulnerable Deafblind community. Since May last year, Angelo and Rease have been back six times, with more money each time. The total donated so far is $19,500!
On 22 Nov 2023, DBV’s Heather Lawson made a site visit to Latrobe Street to thank the CFMEU members in person and present them with a certificate of appreciation. There were cheers and smiling faces all around.
Keep up the great work CFMEU! You not only look out for the welfare of industrial workers, but you take the time to care about our Deafblind community and make a positive change in the world. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!