2019 Grant Partner
In 2019, we secured 180 donors @ $500 each, giving a total of $90,000, half of which is added to the P500 Endowment Fund. The interest generated in 2019 from the Endowment Fund was $7,500 which was added to the $45,000, providing a grant total of $52,500.
As the Endowment Fund grows so the interest component will grow, eventually surpassing the donated amount.
The three shortlisted organisations in 2019 were;
1. Shine for Kids
2. The Sanctuary Counselling Centre
3. Ocean Mind
Information regarding these organisations can be found here
The Sanctuary Counselling Centre was the successful grant recipient in 2019 receiving $52,500 for their ‘Family Support Project’; a specialist grief and loss counsellor for 2.5 days per week for 12 months to support individuals and their families to manage the challenge of living with a life-challenging illness or bereavement.
This project will provide free or low-cost counselling and music therapy for people living with a life-challenging illness or bereavement. The program offers individual or family counselling and music therapy; group activities; choir, song-writing and mindfulness workshops which evidence shows can help people feel supported, connected and build their resilience to cope.
Many people find it difficult to ask for help. This broad range of therapeutic options and removal of financial barriers makes it as easy as possible for people to seek the help they need.