Our purpose
Our Reasons
Why Four Reasons Why exists, and the story behind it.
What we do
This initiative strives hard to provide support, assistance and opportunities to locals in need. All donations stay local, for locals.
We run targeted campaigns and calls to action focused on good-condition pre-loved items, brand new goods, winter clothing & footwear, drink bottles, sports equipment and club memberships, matched to the identified needs of local children, families and individuals experiencing hardship.
We welcome any business or community member with a passion to make a difference who would like to support local families through monetary donations or fundraising ideas.
Why we do it
Four Reasons Why was founded by Mount Gambier single mother of four, Trudi Shelton, in 2017. She had already been tirelessly serving her community since 2016 through the Mount Gambier Winter Wear for Kids In Need campaign, warming local children in need during winter.
She was nominated and won the Community Leader Award through Women in Business for her incredible dedication and volunteering. With that award, Four Reasons Why was born, and she continues her kindness crusade today with a board of like-minded professional people.
All members of the Four Reasons Why organisation volunteer their time to help their community. Trudi, our Board and Volunteers are passionate about improving the lives of others in personal and meaningful ways.
“As someone who has experienced hardship and trauma I know how tough life situations can be at times. Now that I am back on my feet I decided it was time to give back to my generous and caring community by helping others in need to get back on theirs.”
Trudi Shelton, Founder