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Manning Foundation
ABN: 72 390 311 376
The Manning Foundation’s roots trace back to a simple act of kindness in 1987—a Christmas meal for those in need held at Rydalmere, the geographical heart of Sydney and approximately 5 minutes from Parramatta. This humble beginning sparked an annual tradition that grew in size and scope, eventually evolving into the formally established charitable Foundation in 2006. Named in honour of Stephen Manning, a driving force behind the early Christmas events, the Foundation expanded its reach to provide vital support to the Dundas/Telopea community and beyond.
Prior to the Foundation being formally established, the group of individuals behind it operated an annual Christmas luncheon for the needy. The concept was fairly simple, it involved giving a Christmas experience to those who would otherwise not have one.
On the 12th of August 1987 James Patrick Ross passed away and was buried by the then Parish Priest of St. Bernadette’s Parish, Dundas Valley, Father Higgins. At the time, his son, Peter Ross, asked the Father if there was anything that he could do to repay him for his caring and compassionate service. The Father knew Peter was in the food industry and responded,“I will probably come lean on you come Christmas time”.
A few weeks before Christmas, Peter got the phone call he was expecting from Father Higgins. So,through his network of work associates at Flemington Markets Peter collected fresh fruit and vegetables and delivered them to the local school hall where they were put amongst hampers going out for the needy for Christmas.
In 1988, with Christmas fast approaching, Peter rang his old friend Stephen Manning (Steve), owned and operated a local hotel the Family Inn Hotel, Rydalmere. Peter also contacted Loraine Bonisoli who was at that time working with the St Vincent’s DePaul Society in the area to help coordinate the needy for this Christmas event.
On the second Tuesday of December 1988, the second Tuesday of the month, the first Christmas for the Needy was held. Just over 60 individuals from many of the local hospitals and nursing homes attended, and the success of the day motivated all involved to commit to the project the following year.
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