Supporting the causes closest to us and the communities we call home.
This year marks 20 years of the Nelson Alexander Foundation, two decades of supporting the communities that shape us and that we proudly call home.
To celebrate this milestone, we’re doing things a little differently for our annual Foundation Day on Saturday, 13th September 2025.
Foundation Day is our major annual fundraiser. It’s the day when each of our offices donates the professional fee from one of their auctions to support a local organisation or charity.
Instead of opening nominations to the public, we asked our team to nominate the causes that have touched their lives. What came back was more than a list. It was a collection of stories; stories of care, loss, hope, and quiet resilience.
These are stories of real people, real lives, and real impact. From grassroots groups quietly making a difference in their neighbourhoods to charities offering hope when it’s needed most.
We know these causes make a difference to our team, and we know they make a difference across the wider community.
Supporting these causes means standing with the people who have stood with us.
It’s about connection, care, and commitment, the kind of support that begins close to home.
These causes don’t just matter to us; they matter to many. And this has deepened what we’ve always believed: real power lives in the local, in choosing connection over scale, and in standing with the people and places we know best.
At Nelson Alexander, we’re proud to support the charities and organisations that matter most to our people, and through them, the communities we all call home.
We invite you to join us on Foundation Day as we show our support for the causes closest to our hearts and homes.
Ascot Vale Office: Ascot Kindergarten
Property: 24 Newsom Street, Ascot Vale
A community-led early learning centre, that fosters creativity, curiosity, and confidence in local children through inclusive, play-based education.
Brunswick Office: CERES
Property: 5 John Street, Brunswick East
An environmental education centre and urban farm helping people reconnect with each other and the earth through sustainability, community, and learning.
Carlton North office: Myeloma Australia
Property: 47 Charles Street, Fitzroy
The only Australian organisation dedicated to supporting people living with myeloma, providing trusted information, advocacy, and connection.
Coburg office: Pentridge Community Garden
Property: 21 Wattle Grove, Coburg
A shared garden space that brings locals together to grow fresh produce, learn about sustainability, and build a sense of belonging.
Commercial office: Alex Makes Meals
Flat Fee Donation
Born from one young man’s mission to help during the pandemic, this volunteer-driven organisation delivers nutritious meals to people in crisis across Victoria.
Essendon office: St Vincent’s Institute Medical Research - Myeloma Biobank and Registry
Property: 2/2A Cameron Road, Essendon
A vital initiative that supports research into myeloma, helping to improve diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outcomes for patients and their families.
Fitzroy office: Holden Street Neighbourhood House
Property: 12 Myrtle Street, Clifton Hill
A welcoming hub offering education, support services, and social connection to people from all walks of life in Melbourne’s inner north.
Flemington office: Flemington Childcare Co-op
Property: 37 Dover Street, Flemington
A not-for-profit centre providing high-quality, inclusive early education and care with a strong sense of community and cultural diversity.
Head Office: State Schools Relief
Flat Fee Donation
Supporting Victorian students facing hardship by providing school uniforms, shoes, and essential items so that every child can fully engage in their education.
Ivanhoe office: Banyule Men's Shed
Property: 27 Hillside Road, Rosanna
Raising awareness and creating a safe space for men to talk about mental health, access support, and build resilience through open conversation and sharing of skills.
Keilor East Office: TLC for Kids
Property: 2A Owen Close, Keilor East
Providing immediate and practical support to sick children and their families when it’s needed most, in hospitals, at home, and during recovery.
Kew Office: Giant Steps
Property: 3/906A Glenferrie Road, Kew
A leading school and therapy centre supporting children and young adults with autism, helping them reach their potential through tailored education and care.
Northcote Office: Northcote High School – Thrive Empower Fund
Property: 62 Herbert Street, Northcote
A school-based initiative providing resources and opportunities to students experiencing disadvantage, helping them thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Pascoe Vale office: Cataract Kids Australia
Property: 32 Ellenvale Avenue, Pascoe Vale South
A national charity supporting families of children with childhood cataracts, funding research and improving access to life-changing care.
Preston office: Bridge Darebin
Property: 8 Calbourne Street, Preston
A vibrant community organisation offering education, wellbeing, and sustainability programs for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Reservoir office: Friends of Edwardes Lake
Property: 687A Gilbert Road, Reservoir
A volunteer group working to protect, preserve, and improve the Edwardes Lake Parklands for current and future generations to enjoy.
