Children's Autism Foundation
"The funding from the Catholic Caring Foundation was pivotal to our growth. It was so much more than the $7,000 grant, but that grant helped us access other funds and apply for a Health Department Contract.
"I would never have had the confidence to apply, if it was not for the support and encouragement of the Catholic Caring Foundation."
Andrea Ford
Chief Executive
Children's Autism Foundation
Owairaka Parish of Christ the King"I have been sitting here and thinking of the Breakfast Club that our Parish School has been running for a number of years on a Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Two other schools in the area heard of what we had done and observed our breakfast sessions and have now set up their own programme with a huge degree of success.
"We are now looking at starting a Homework Club for those who find it difficult to find the room at home to study or for those who need extra tuition.
"Funding is essential and the Catholic Caring Foundation came to the party with assistance. They are an organisation to be admired and supported for their input into communities such as ours. "
Peggy Humby
Parish Secretary
Owairaka ParishTe Atatu Catholic Parish - Homework Club
"Being able to run the Homework Club for our local community is a dream come true! We knew that so many children in our area were struggling at school and for many reasons, were not getting help at home.
"We knew running the programme would use all our available resources and unless we could find the money somewhere else, it would never get off the ground.
"The grant from the Catholic Caring Foundation has enabled us to start the programme and continue into its second year. We have also run holiday activities and special trips for the kids and their families. We are watching amazing changes for these families, all because we are giving them the support they need to succeed - not fail". Fr Andrew Matthew
Parish Priest
Te Atatu ParishFriendship House"The Men's living Without Violence Programme had a poor turnout from the Samoan men referred by the courts. This meant the Courts directed more punitive punishment which rarely led to a decrease in family violence. The solution was to translate the programme into Samoan and employ a Samoan facilitator, so we applied to the Catholic Caring Foundation for funding.
The results were fantastic! The first course had 100% attendance and completion. That success enabled up to apply for and eventually receive Ministry of Justice funding for the on-going costs of running the programme.
"Without funding from the Catholic Caring Foundation, we would still have many Samoan families dealing with the effects of family violence. Having the programme presented in a culturally respectful way gives a much better result."Tracy Tamihere
Funding Co-ordinator
Friendship House