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Fremantle's Donation Initiative Raises Over $28,000 for Support

8/7/2025

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In Fremantle, Australia, a unique initiative launched in January 2016 has transformed the way the community addresses begging. Over nine years, donation boxes have collected $14,327, which the city matched, totaling $28,654. This generous funding supports the St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, encouraging residents to contribute spare change rather than resorting to panhandling.

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Story summary

In Fremantle, Australia, a unique initiative launched in January 2016 has transformed the way the community addresses begging. Over nine years, donation boxes have collected $14,327, which the city matched, totaling $28,654. This generous funding supports the St Patrick’s Community Support Centre, encouraging residents to contribute spare change rather than resorting to panhandling.