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Rotorua charities benefit from Geyser Community Foundation

This year, 20 local charities shared gifts totaling $49,800 from the Rotorua Community Fund proudly managed by the Geyser Community Foundation.

17 December 2021

This year, 20 local charities shared gifts totaling $49,800 from the Rotorua Community Fund proudly managed by the Geyser Community Foundation.

Chair of Geyser’s Distribution Advisory Committee, Ann Nicholas said the Rotorua Community Fund is made up of donations and gifts from individuals, families and businesses who are helping grow a permanent legacy for the benefit of our local community.

“Geyser is all about forever funding and we are in it for the long haul.  We invest and grow donations so the interest they earn can benefit local causes year on year, forever.

“You don’t have to be wealthy to have an impact.  Whether it’s a large or small gift, a one-off or regular contribution, all giving makes a difference through Geyser.

“Our smarter giving model allows people’s giving to have benefits that last forever.

“Of course, we would like to be in a position to be able to give back and support many more local charities and community groups; the more quickly people give, the faster funds become available to give back to the Rotorua community.”

Applications seeking a total of $129,920 were received this year.

The 20 local charities to receive gifts in 2021 from the Rotorua Community Fund were:                                                  

Charity                                                          Project                                                           $

Aratika Cancer Trust                                    Well-being retreats                                   3,000

Autism New Zealand                                   Operating costs                                        2,000    

CCS Disability Action                                  Wages                                                      1,000

Curtain Bank Rotorua                                 Curtain repair costs                                   700

Dementia Lakes                                           Venue hire                                               2,000

Empowered Learning Trust                        Screen collaboration                              5,000

Empowered Families for

Effective Communities                                You and your baby programme           5,000

Epilepsy New Zealand                                Field support service                             1,500

Kaharoa School                                           Male mentor                                          3,000

Lifelink / Samaritans                                    Operating costs                                     2,000

Ohomairangi Foundation                           ‘Meth or Mana’ programme                 1,000

Older Persons Community

Centre Trust                                                  Enhancing connectivity                           4,000

Parent to Parent Central Lakes                 Outreach programme                           2,000

Rotorua Parents Centre                              Playgroup                                               1,500

Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy Trust           Professional development                  3,000

Rotorua Mountain Bike Club                     First response unit                                 5,000

Rotorua Multicultural Council                    Multicultural lunch events                     1,000

Rotorua Prisoners Aid & Rehabilitation   Operating costs                                      3,600

Stroke Foundation                                       Wages                                                     1,500

Victim Support                                              Support worker programme                 2,000

                                                                                                                                $49,800

A total of $22,500 was available for distribution in 2020.

Applications for gifts from the Rotorua Community Fund will open again on 1 June 2022.

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