Our Stories
Oasis Community Shelter supporting our most vulnerable
A hot topic at our recent CFNZ conference was as funders, how do we ‘leave no-one behind,’ ensuring we’re supporting our most vulnerable.
Teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime
Sunrise awarded E Tu Elgin a grant of $5000 on behalf of The Tindall Foundation which will contribute towards operating costs of their planned sustainable skills courses for whanau living…
New pontoon saves the season
Poverty Bay Kayak Club (PBKC) used their Sunrise grant to purchase a new pontoon for club paddlers, replacing the original jetty that was lost during Cyclone Gabrielle.
‘Howzat!’ for a fundraiser?
A cricket fundraising event in Queenstown raised almost $27,000 for sports organisations in our region affected by Cyclone Gabrielle who needed to replace or repair equipment.
IN THE WAKE OF CYCLONE GABRIELLE
With many in our extended community facing loss and devastation following Cyclone Gabrielle, it’s been humbling to be at the receiving end of so much aroha and support from across the country.
Supporting and empowering our most vulnerable
Tairāwhiti Beneficiary Advocacy Trust (TBAT) has been operating since 2003 as a small, independent organisation that assists people to receive the full support they require for basic life necessities.
Rangitahi learn, create, and connect through music
In last year's annual funding round The Gisborne International Chamber Music Competition received a grant from our General fund.
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The Sunrise Foundation understands that every organisation needs different kinds of support to grow and give back to the community.