Today, we're thrilled to announce a milestone that fills us with immense pride and gratitude. We've recently crossed the incredible threshold of paying over $1 million in wages to our Youth Employees since ReNew’s inception in 2018. This figure is not only important because of the milestone, but because of the status change that it provides. As many of our young people, prior to employment at Dismantle lived in poverty or unstable living conditions.

Our journey began with the generous support of Impact100 WA, who awarded us a catalyst grant of $100,000 in 2019. This grant ignited the spark that led to ReNew's creation, and today, we've paid ten times the initial investment in award wages to our Youth Employees.

We also want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our clients who have made the social procurement decisions to choose ReNew for their property maintenance needs. Your support directly contributes to our ability to provide employment for the at-risk young people in our community. As we celebrate this milestone, we're already looking ahead with excitement and determination. We’re focused on providing value to clients while staying equally focused on our beneficiaries. We’re on the lookout for new partners who share the same vision of improving our community.

Lastly, reaching this $1 million milestone in such a short amount of time is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our team and the young individuals who are the heart and soul of ReNew. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey so far, and here's to the next $1 million, and the many more after that, as we work together to create a brighter future for our youth and our community.