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Endowment fund to support community well-being 

Endowment fund to support community well-being 

17 May 2024

Stefan Pishief, Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti chief executive says they wanted a way to secure their financial future because as a not-for-profit trust it can be challenging to align with multiple…

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It’s a smart way to give 

It’s a smart way to give 

17 May 2024

Confident in Sunrise’s understanding of where the greatest needs in our community are and which groups are doing impactful work, Adam says becoming a donor has enabled his philanthropic generosity…

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Helping those less fortunate through Workplace Giving 

Helping those less fortunate through Workplace Giving 

16 February 2024

The simple inclusion of a Sunrise workplace giving flyer in induction packs for new staff means they are giving employees the option to support causes close to home, and close…

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Christmas surprise for Alzheimer's Gisborne-Tairāwhiti 

Christmas surprise for Alzheimer's Gisborne-Tairāwhiti 

16 February 2024

Craigs selected one of the special interest funds at Sunrise to support with a generous donation in lieu of Christmas gifts to their clients.

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Helping men navigate life’s challenges

Helping men navigate life’s challenges

16 February 2024

Tauawhi Men’s Centre offers a safe space for men to receive support for family violence, addictions, and other issues.

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Tairāwhiti businesses – do you accept the challenge?   

Tairāwhiti businesses – do you accept the challenge?   

17 November 2023

Locally owned and operated Skindeep Clinic donates $50 a week through regular giving to Sunrise’s General fund as a way of ‘giving back’.

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Generous parishioners seed new Stella Maris fund

Generous parishioners seed new Stella Maris fund

25 August 2023

An anonymous group of local parishioners have gifted $50,000 to The Sunrise Foundation, to seed an endowment fund for Stella Maris Catholic Early Childhood Centre.

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At-risk rangatahi at the heart of Matapuna

At-risk rangatahi at the heart of Matapuna

25 August 2023

Matapuna Trust Board recently established an endowment fund with Sunrise as part of their governance work to secure the Trust’s long-term future.

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