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Fiordland Community House - servicing the Te Anau and Fiordland community
We want to thank the Fiordland Community House for their role in being a “hub of community services” for the Te Anau and Fiordland area.
The services that the Fiordland Community House offers include:
- Employment services
- Heartland services
- Community Health Shuttle
- Community Family Worker
- Counselling & Office/Meeting room hire
- A variety of community information.
They also provide programmes such as Healthy Eating and Cooking on a Budget for young families. These programmes are well attended and proved to be beneficial for young single mothers who do not have family support in the area.
The community workers are actively involved in assisting the community garden distribution of produce to families in need. The community workers also carry out surveys for residents in the new retirement village so that they can get a better understanding of the social needs.
They often see a lot of changes and challenges in the community. Recently, they have seen an increase of people presenting more complex issues compared to before. They have also seen a rise in the number of individuals experiencing mental health issues due to the stress of unemployment, housing/rental costs, and financial difficulties. To manage the increase of issues, they have employed more staff so that they can assist people in the community experiencing these complex issues.
We at the Catalytic Foundation are glad to be of help to such an amazing charity, who are guiding so many people in our community towards a better and secure future. We would like to thank each, and every one of the members from Fiordland Community House for doing an incredible service to our community.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Dunedin Curtain Bank Trust - upcycling curtains to warm up NZ homes
Thank you to the hardworking team behind the Dunedin Curtain Bank for keeping Kiwi homes warmer, one curtain at a time.
Curtains make a significant difference to the warmth of a home. A third of all heat loss in a non-insulated home occurs through windows. Even double-glazed windows let out more heat than non-insulated walls.
The Dunedin Curtain bank up-cycles unwanted and unused curtains, adding lining where appropriate, and then giving them out to those in need in the community. The charity relies heavily on volunteers to prepare the curtains. As well as relining the curtains, these volunteers also alter the curtains to size so that they're best fit for purpose and can be well suited to their function of keeping households warm through the winter.
Despite another COVID-19 lockdown, the Dunedin Curtain Bank have already exceeded the number of curtains expected to be given out to the community and there's still months to go. The Catalytic Foundation are happy to have supported this great cause, with the grant going towards helping to resource, train and support the growing team of volunteers.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Gauri Nair published SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust - mentoring life skills in Latest News 2021-10-25 12:24:29 +1300
SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust - mentoring life skills
We want to acknowledge the team behind the SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust and the work they do in providing a free, holistic mentoring support service for individuals and families in the community.
The SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust offer a one-on-one home-base support and group workshops to help families develop life skills, enabling people to help themselves. Specifically, they offer classes and programmes in the following:
- Cooking, including understanding and implementing economical shopping, meal planning and food preparation
- Basic sewing, knitting and mending
- Gardening, growing fresh produce to serve on the family table
- Household management and hygiene
Their ‘grans’ (community mentors) come from all walks of life and have life experience and practical skills to share. The mentoring service focuses on knowledge sharing of useful life skills and encouraging sustainable lifestyles. It is based on Te Whare Tapa Wha - the four cornerstones of Māori health.
We at the Catalytic Foundation are really proud to be able to contribute towards the programmes being run by the SuperGrans Dunedin Charitable Trust. The grant they received has helped to ensure that the charities worthwhile programmes can reach more in the community.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Gauri Nair published Dunedin Night Shelter Trust - providing emergency accommodation for those in need in Latest News 2021-10-25 12:01:06 +1300
Dunedin Night Shelter Trust - providing emergency accommodation for those in need
We'd like to acknowledge the team behind the Dunedin Night Shelter for providing free emergency accommodation to both men and women in need.
Located at 18 Lees Street, the Dunedin Night Shelter is open everyday from 6pm until 9am. The people who arrive at their shelter face a lot of challenges and a lack of resources. The Dunedin Night Shelter offers:
- An evening meal
- Showering facilities
- Laundry facilities
- A warm and safe bed for the night
- Breakfast and a chance to pack a lunch for the day.
The Dunedin Night Shelter staff are made up of community workers. From April 2021 to August 2021, they hosted a total of 97 guests, 22 women and 75 men, for a total of 311 bed nights.
Recently, due to the recent COVID-19 lockdowns, they've had a need to increase the numbers of Night Supervisors. The grant they received through the Catalytic Foundation helped to ensure that the Dunedin Night Shelter was able to remain open, providing 24-hour accommodation under Levels 3 and 4. The Catalytic Foundation are proud to have helped this worthwhile charity, especially during these trying times.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Servants Health Centre - Free healthcare clinic in Dunedin
Thank you to the Servants Health Centre in Dunedin for their commitment to providing free medical care to those who need it most.
Servants Health Centre was initially founded by two doctors and a midwife in 2010. The free clinic is operated by volunteers and helps those people in Dunedin who are struggling financially and cannot afford to pay for healthcare services.
The location of the clinic is strategically placed to benefit the majority of their patients who depend on public transportation. They offer a variety of medical tests and services.
In the last few months alone, the Catalytic Foundation community grant has contributed towards:
- 81% of their patients have received education about smoking and advice on how to quit
- 89% of their patients have had a cardiovascular risk assessment
- 82% of their eligible patients have had a cervical smear
- 76% of their ‘at risk’ patients have had a flu vaccine
- 44% of their patients have had a comprehensive health assessment
- Approximately 425 people living in poverty received free healthcare services
The Catalytic Foundation acknowledge and appreciate the inspirational work done by Servants Health Centre and their volunteers. We are proud to have supported their ability to service patients throughout Dunedin.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Stopping Violence Services - Helping young people in Canterbury
We'd like to acknowledge Stopping Violence Services (SVS) Christchurch, a specialist provider of non-violence programmes in Canterbury.
SVS is dedicated to ensuring people in the community live a safe and violent free environment, providing support to all, irrespective of age, gender or financial status. They have seen a rising demand for services to help young people in Canterbury who exhibit problematic behaviors impacting the wider whānau, school and general community. Often it stems from complex mental health problems and family issues.
“The complexity of issues young people are presenting with has also increased, with a significant number struggling with anxiety and/ or depression”
- Stopping Violence Services (SVS) Christchurch
Every young person referred to SVS is provided personalized support and services based on their specific needs. SVS has various approaches and programmes to suit the individual. One important service is giving access to clinicians who can work to support the young person in a holistic way, linking them to additional specialist services where appropriate.
An ongoing challenge for SVS is the lack of specialist services in rural areas. The Catalytic grant helps to support the work of SVS so that they can help more young people in the Canterbury region.
We would like to thank SVS for the work they do to help change the lives of young people in Canterbury, which is undoubtedly benefiting families and the wider community.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Gauri Nair published Dunedin Community House - Community Hub in Dunedin in Latest News 2021-10-01 10:02:22 +1300
Dunedin Community House - Community Hub in Dunedin
Thank you to the Dunedin Community House for being a centralized space for charity and local groups to welcome and assist the community
Dunedin Community House (DCH) provides a convenient inner-city community services’ hub for Ōtepoti Dunedin. The team works hard to achieve a vision of thriving and connected communities through the provision of a welcoming, safe, and supportive place for individuals, groups and communities to access services and resources.DCH is a place where people seek and receive advice, support, advocacy and practical assistance for a broad range of health and social issues. There are approximately 17 charities that are office tenants of DCH, with a further 13 other charities and community groups also delivering their services from rooms in the DCH.
The Catalytic Foundation grant enabled the DCH to continue to serve their communities and charities. Specifically, the grant contributed to the payment of the contracted reception services so that that the DCH offices, meeting rooms and spaces were welcoming, safe and accessible to all. With so many charities and groups sharing the space, receptionist services is essential as they are the first source of contact for people seeking services or information.
The Catalytic Foundation are glad to have helped Dunedin Community House as we know how important it can be to provide strong support to the charities that are using them as a base and point of contact.
The recent findings from our Covid-19 Community Needs research has found that community charities need our help now more than ever. Please consider a donation or setting up workplace giving so we can get support to where it's needed most.
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Gauri Nair published Camellia House, A safe haven for women and their children in Latest News 2021-09-08 14:05:03 +1200
Camellia House, A safe haven for women and their children
We would like to acknowledge and thank the team and volunteers at Camellia House in Manawatu.
Their annual impact report shows they utilised our community grant for maintenance and smooth running of the house. Camellia House is known for being a safe haven for women and their children in Manawatu, offering temporary accommodation and support services to enable them to be independent. They have directly supported 21 women and 15 children between March 2021 and July 2021.
During these tough times, mums with children were able to benefit from their stays at Camellia House and were helped with parenting and budgeting courses. They ensured that every child that left Camellia House was enrolled in kindergarten/school and sought ongoing support if required with mental health and addiction services.
The Catalytic Foundation (donation managers for The Tindall Foundation and Workplace donors) is proud to supporting Camellia House and their amazing services for women and children in need in the Manawatu.