Hand Heart Pocket in Fortitude Valley | Non-profit organisation

Hand Heart Pocket

Locality: Fortitude Valley

Phone: +61 7 3493 6000

Address: Level 1, 826 Ann Street 4006 Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.handheartpocket.org.au

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25.01.2022 The countdown is on for the Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride! Take a look at this years course options. The organisers have done a stellar job of modifying the event to meet current public health guidelines. Also, its not too late to register. Follow the link https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=36720

25.01.2022 Highfields Pioneer Village is another step closer to reopening thanks to a $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Find out why the non-profit was put forward for the grant by Crows Nest Cooyar Freemasons Lodge. Read more https://bit.ly/3jLnWVY #CrowsNest #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

25.01.2022 Queensland children with life-limiting conditions will get to enjoy more outings with their families, as a new double wheelchair accessible HiAce van is gifted to Hummingbird House, the states only childrens hospice. The purchase and fit-out of the new vehicle were instigated by Mt Pleasant Freemasons Lodge and Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/2XMfRH2 #Freemasons #Masonic #Charity #Makeadifference

24.01.2022 Q: What does bowel cancer, prostate cancer, heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes all have in common? A: They are all defined as chronic diseases. Come along and learn more about the importance of chronic disease prevention and early detection at our Men’s Health Matters webinar that we are holding with CheckUP Australia on Tuesday night. Register here: https://bit.ly/37d8fSY

23.01.2022 Check out the follow up video about how our $1M Flagship Grant to Help Enterprises in 2018 is empowering young people with disability. #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

23.01.2022 A record number of charities will receive a hand up to continue their important work in the community, as Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland provides close to $700,000 in emergency support and Community Grants in the wake of COVID-19. Read more https://bit.ly/2A4orId #freemasons #philanthropy #makeanimpact #makeadifference

23.01.2022 New equipment will help to improve patient comfort at Babinda Hospital, thanks to the generosity of the local Pyramid Highleigh Freemasons Lodge and Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/3jQRtO9 #FNQ #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

21.01.2022 People with disabilities in Stanthorpe will now have access to overnight respite facilities that will soon look better than ever thanks to a grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Stanthorpe Freemasons Lodge nominated the organisation for the $10,000 Grassroots Community Grant. Read more https://bit.ly/3crHzgO #Stanthorpe #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

19.01.2022 Both the sick and elderly in Gayndah will be able to stay in touch with their loved ones thanks to a $9,610 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Gayndah Hospital and Gunther Village were jointly awarded the grant after they were put forward for the funding by Gayndah Freemasons Lodge. Find our more https://bit.ly/32qqOkT #Gayndah #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

19.01.2022 Earlier this year, we gave Open Doors Youth Service an $80,000 capacity-building grant to develop a framework to better understand, measure and manage the impact they are making. The SE QLD charity which supports more than 2,000 young LGBTIQ+ people each year to overcome issues such as homelessness and a range of other life challenges, recently took the time to formally acknowledge the partnership. Read more https://bit.ly/2JEqk3i #freemasons #philanthropy #opendoorsyouthservice #makeadifference

18.01.2022 Back in July, Micah Projects was able to purchase and secure their Wellspring Hub on Brisbane’s southside, allowing the non-profit to continue supporting vulnerable young families in crisis to break down barriers and create their own futures. We were excited to finally meet up with the organisation to formally acknowledge our $800,000 in philanthropic support towards this initiative. Read more https://bit.ly/2JUwUTf #HandHeartPocket #Freemason #Charity #Queensland #Philanthropy #Partnership #Makeadifference

18.01.2022 Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Mackays premier charity bike ride, the Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride, went ahead over the weekend with the renewed support of the Freemasons charity. Read more https://bit.ly/33tRv7j

18.01.2022 The construction of Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Hervey Bays new $1.3 Million vessel is taking shape, with only a matter of months to go before it leaves the workshop. Yesterday, some of the Freemasons of the Wide Bay visited the Allweld Manufacturing workshop in Maryborough to inspect Rescue I. Last year, Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland provided a $400,000 Significant Grant in gap funding towards the construction of the new vessel. Read more https://bit.ly/2OW6jV5 #Marinerescueherveybay #Freemasons #Philanthropy #Masoniccharity

17.01.2022 At-risk youth in the Miles District will receive more support to gain skills and find work, with Murilla Community Centre Inc. being awarded a $10,000 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Murilla Freemasons Lodge nominated the local organisation for the funding. Read more https://bit.ly/2XU8caf #Miles #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

17.01.2022 A womens refuge and an aged care facility in Gympie have each secured a COVID-19 Emergency Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, after being put forward for the funding by the Gympie and District Masonic Fundraising Committee. Read more: https://bit.ly/32IH9QD

17.01.2022 Redland Community Centre has received a hand up to continue supporting the regions homeless, having secured a $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more to find out why Redlands Freemasons Lodge nominated the local organisation for the funding https://bit.ly/2Zlmr7A #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

17.01.2022 Good luck to everyone participating in the Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride tomorrow! The event will raise valuable $$$$ for three local charities in Mackay including the Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning Groups Mens Campaign based at selectability, RACQ CQ Rescue and the Mackay and District Sporting Wheelies.

16.01.2022 Thank you to 7 News Toowoomba for sharing this story. Congratulations YellowBridge QLD and Enabled Living. The units are wonderful and will give more people with a disability their independence.

14.01.2022 Bushfire-affected Queenslanders have not been forgotten by the Freemasons with more than $202K currently being distributed to help those who most need it. The funds were raised as part of a Bushfire Appeal instigated by the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and later matched by Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/3cx6gZb #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

14.01.2022 Lifeline Fraser District will conduct additional community workshops on suicide prevention, as the recipients of a $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Fraser Coast United Freemasons Lodge nominated the local organisation for the funding. Read more: https://bit.ly/32t7B0m

14.01.2022 Katie Rose Cottage Hospice has welcomed funding from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, to help top up on personal protective equipment and essential cleaning supplies, after having experienced a funding shortfall with the temporary closure of their op shops during the COVID-19 restrictions. The 3-bed palliative care facility was put forward for the $9,600 grant by Cooroy Queen Alexandra Freemasons Lodge. Read more https://bit.ly/2GsoKjF #Cooroy #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

14.01.2022 Five Rural Fire Brigades in the Lockyer Valley region will be able to upgrade some of their equipment after recently sharing in a $10,000 donation provided by Argyle Freemasons Lodge and Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/39Dh3kS #LockyerValley #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

13.01.2022 RECAP: During the height of the COVID-19 restrictions, Redland Community Centre received a hand up to keep up with the demand for homeless support services in the region. Our $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant meant they were able to employ an additional staff member to provide administration support to the Homeless United team. Redlands Freemasons Lodge, who championed this grant, recently had the pleasure of meeting the new team member. Read more https://bit.ly/2Txac58 #Redlands #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

13.01.2022 More students with disabilities at Maryborough Special School will be re-engaged in learning as a new sensory therapy program is introduced at the school. The initiative was made possible thanks to a $10,000 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/2Y2rokU #WideBay #Maryborough #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

12.01.2022 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER: Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic will be our guest speaker at tonight’s webinar on stress management that we are holding with CheckUP Australia. Make sure you join us at 6:30pm to learn about a range of healthy stress management techniques. Register here: https://bit.ly/3deaGbJ #menshealthmatters #menshealth #qld #Freemasons

12.01.2022 UPDATE: Young people with high care needs will be empowered to navigate their way through the COVID-19 pandemic and stay socially connected, through a new virtual support network to be launched by Youngcare. The non-profit has adapted their original plans for the $20,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant to better meet the needs of their clients. The grant was originally announced by Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland earlier this month. Read more https://bit.ly/2Vjf8w1 Youngcare Australia #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

12.01.2022 Don’t miss the Men’s Health Matters workshop on 20 April at Easts Leagues Club, Coorparoo. This FREE event will start at 6:30pm with light refreshments, before ...we sit down to discuss men’s health and wellbeing, with CheckUP, a clinical psychologist and veteran broadcaster Bill McDonald who will emcee the workshop. Get your free health check while you're there and collect your gift bag. You could also win a lucky door prize. All men and their partners are welcome but places are limited due to COVID restrictions, so register now and make an evening of it with your partner and friends. For more info and to register go to: www.checkup.org.au/menshealthmatters. Proudly presented by CheckUP in partnership with Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland.

11.01.2022 Were excited that the Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride is going ahead in Mackay this September. As the Naming Rights Sponsor of the event, we recently reconfirmed our commitment of $25,000 towards the Ride as well as a further $50,000 to kick off the fundraising effort in support of the three local benefiting charities, including the Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning Groups Mens Campaign based at selectability, RACQ CQ Rescue and the Mackay and District Sporting Wheelies. Registrations for the event are now open! Read more https://bit.ly/2ZQkKjK #MackayDistrictFreemasons #CharityRide #Freemasons #Masonic #Community

10.01.2022 The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) in Cairns has received a helping hand to restock essential aeromedical and clinical equipment thanks to a COVID-19 Emergency Community Grant of almost $10,000 from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Murray Freemasons Lodge nominated the organisation for the grant. Read more https://bit.ly/2VtXqpF #Cairns #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

09.01.2022 Check out this amazing footage from Allweld Manufacturing in Maryborough, taken last month. Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) Hervey Bays new 11.94-metre vessel can be seen being flipped over. Its only a matter of months before the completed vessel leaves the workshop.

08.01.2022 Three local charities will benefit from Mackays Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride, including the Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning Groups Mens Campaign based at selectability, the Mackay and District Sporting Wheelies and RACQ CQ Rescue (pictured here). Its not too late to register for the event on September 12! Follow the link https://www.facebook.com/river2reefride/posts/3193236700791393?

08.01.2022 Akooramak Home for the Aged in Warwick has been able to replace an essential piece of equipment, with a $10,000 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Cunningham Freemasons Lodge nominated the local aged care facility for the grant to help cover the funding gap. Read more https://bit.ly/3eWiZGr #Warwick #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference

08.01.2022 Young people with high care needs will be able to stay socially connected as Youngcare looks to launch a new phone service with a $20,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/3gLOXHq Youngcare Australia #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

07.01.2022 Students at Hervey Bay Special School will be ready for the summer months after being awarded a $3,470 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland towards caf blinds for their training coffee shop. Hervey Bay Daylight Freemasons Lodge nominated them for the grant. Read more https://bit.ly/3hCf2rr #WideBay #Freemasons #Masonic #Charity #Makeadifference

06.01.2022 More people with disabilities on the Darling Downs will now have access to appropriate housing with a purpose-built accommodation complex being officially opened today, following an earlier grant of $450,000 to YellowBridge QLD from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3jcJgmh #makeadifference #Freemasons

06.01.2022 The wheels are in motion for a mental health and wellbeing expo in Central West Queensland after Outback Futures was awarded a COVID-19 Emergency Community Grant of almost $10,000 towards the initiative. Comet Freemasons Lodge in Barcaldine nominated the organisation for the grant. Read more https://bit.ly/32nEInT

05.01.2022 Elderly residents at Gayndahs Gunther Village aged care have been empowered to maintain ties with their loved ones during the pandemic using iPad technology, thanks to a Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. See why Gayndah Freemasons Lodge nominated Gunther Village for the grant: https://bit.ly/2CR3JO0

05.01.2022 Members of Longreach Mens Shed now have more equipment to put to use, having been awarded a $5,500 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Comet Freemasons Lodge nominated the Mens Shed for the grant. Read more https://bit.ly/32G71xD #CentralWest #Freemasons #Masonic #Charity #Makeadifference

05.01.2022 Its not too late to register for this Saturdays Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland River 2 Reef Ride in Mackay! Be quick though, as registrations close on Thursday at 5pm https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?E=36720 Hats off to the organisers for modifying the event to meet current public health guidelines. The 10th anniversary event will raise funds for three local charities including the Suicide Prevention Community Action Planning Groups Mens Campaign based at selectability, the Mackay and District Sporting Wheelies and RACQ CQ Rescue.

04.01.2022 The construction of Volunteer Marine Rescue Hervey Bays new $1.3M marine rescue vessel is coming along nicely. Check out their latest update. Last year, Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland provided $400,000 in gap funding to get this initiative over the line.

03.01.2022 Vulnerable young families in crisis on Brisbanes southside will continue to have access to vital support services to break down barriers and create their own futures, with Micah Projects getting the keys to their Wellspring Hawthorne Hub earlier today. Find out how Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland supported this initiative. https://bit.ly/2BoZnwU #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

03.01.2022 Womens Legal Service Queensland has been able to continue providing lifesaving legal assistance in the wake of COVID-19, thanks to an Emergency Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Read more https://bit.ly/32AsnwN #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

03.01.2022 Last month we awarded a $200,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant to Bloomhill Cancer Care to ensure Sunshine Coast cancer patients could continue to receive much-needed care in the wake of the pandemic. Bloomhill client, Ric has shared his story and detailed how the support of the Freemasons has impacted him. Read more https://bit.ly/3eA6z7B #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

02.01.2022 Many thanks to Third Sector News for the coverage about our support of Micah Projects and their important work with vulnerable families in crisis. Check it out.

02.01.2022 Ipswich Hospice Care - Queensland will continue to maintain a comfortable and homelike setting for palliative care patients and their families, thanks to a $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. Caledonian Freemasons Lodge nominated the local organisation for the funding. Read more https://bit.ly/2ZP1zpu #Ipswich #freemasons #philanthropy #makeadifference

01.01.2022 Townsville schools are set to become a whole lot friendlier after the Joyful Foundation received a $10,000 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland. The grant is in support of the Foundations work with disadvantaged children and has funded the installation of 10 buddy benches at schools in the North Queensland region. The Foundation was put forward for the grant by Millican Freemasons Lodge. Read more https://bit.ly/2Z0PMVq #NorthQueensland #Freemasons #Masonic #Charity #Makeadifference

01.01.2022 Maroochy Mens Shed has been awarded a $4,889 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, after being nominated by Maroochydore Freemasons Lodge. Find out how they made use of the grant. Read more https://bit.ly/2Y5vha6 #Maroochydore #freemasons #Masonic #Charity #makeadifference