Urbis Launches National Give Back Day in support of OzHarvest

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Our partnership with OzHarvest for the National Give Back Day is a testament to this commitment. It's an opportunity for us to directly contribute to the wellbeing of our community, and I'm thrilled to have been a part of this initiative.

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James Tuma, Managing Partner, shared his enthusiasm for the initiative, “At Urbis, we’re passionate about practicing what we preach. Our partnership with OzHarvest for the National Give Back Day is a testament to this commitment. It’s an opportunity for us to directly contribute to the wellbeing of our community, and I’m thrilled to have been a part of this initiative.”

OzHarvest is Australia’s foremost food rescue organisation. With its commitment to halving food waste by 2030 and transforming lives through education, OzHarvest has strong alignment to Urbis’ mission to shape the cities and communities of Australia for a better future.  

Executive Chef  from OzHarvest, Damir Mujanic commented, “Our chefs loved chopping, stirring and cooking up a storm across the country alongside Urbis, creating nourishing meals from rescued ingredients to feed those in need. Never has demand for food relief been this great and we need all hands-on deck to get more food to those who need it. A huge thank you to Urbis for supporting OzHarvest on your inaugural Give Back Day!”

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Never has demand for food relief been this great and we need all hands-on deck to get more food to those who need it. A huge thank you to Urbis for supporting OzHarvest on your inaugural Give Back Day!

Damir Mujanic, Executive Chef, OzHarvest

In solidarity, Cistri, Urbis’ international brand based in Singapore, spent the day volunteering with the Salvation Army at their Tanglin Family Hub. The team sorted donated goods for those in need. The Salvation Army is a worldwide institution, and the Singapore arm works to improve the well-being of vulnerable children and youth, frail elderly, isolated migrant workers, ex-offenders, and struggling families and individuals. 

Urbis and Cistri’s Give Back efforts are spearheaded by Carlos Frias, Director. This event forms part of a broader program that includes local volunteering opportunities, donations, sponsorships, and pro bono work, all aimed at benefiting the community. Newly promoted Director in Urbis’ Melbourne office, Vicky Grillakis, coordinated the event in collaboration with Urbis’ Give Back team. 

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It is inspiring to see the passion that our people have for giving back to the community.

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Vicky said, “It is inspiring to see the passion that our people have for giving back to the community. We had such an overwhelming response to the National Give Back Day and spots filled up almost instantly. I’m proud to have worked with Carlos and the Give Back team to deliver this event and look forward to many more volunteering opportunities and initiatives.”  

The National Give Back Day is a significant milestone and one that promises to become a cornerstone of Urbis’ ongoing commitment to giving back and shaping a better future for everyone. 

Find out how you can support OzHarvest and the amazing work they do here: https://www.ozharvest.org/