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St Merkorious Charity’s Christmas lunch alive with festive spirit
After a challenging year for many Australians, Paynter Dixon and PAYCE Foundation appreciated the opportunity to support St Merkorious Charity at their Christmas lunch in Prince Alfred Park, Parramatta.
Lights of Christmas returns to St Mary’s Cathedral
The annual Lights of Christmas at St Mary’s Cathedral is again proving a major drawcard with families. The Lights are again being presented by Paynter Dixon.
Community project delivers 15,000 meals during Covid lockdown
Community-based project, the Melrose Park Meal Share, has wrapped-up after delivering a staggering 15,000 free meals to the vulnerable during the COVID-19 lock-down.
Kick Start’s kindness: The driving force behind Street Feast
The annual Sydney and Parramatta Street Feast usually attracts a wonderful crowd, marking Pope Francis’ World Day of the Poor. With the disruption of COVID-19 lockdowns, organisers had to think of a new approach. So, it was decided if the disadvantaged couldn’t come to a feast, then the food would be delivered to them.
Walkathon raises thousands to support domestic violence survivors
Supporters, corporate and charity partners of the Parramatta Women’s Shelter (PWS) have raised over $38,000 to support women and children affected by domestic violence.
Choir back breaking down barriers after long winter recess
For Jonathan Marsden, the Sydney Street Choir is a big part of his life.
Meal Share deliveries a lifeline for Cristina during bleak Covid winter
Ermington resident Cristina Assuncao was working on the frontline of a supermarket during the long winter COVID-19 lockdown.
The long and winding road to a new life helping fellow refugees
It is hard to think of a more hazardous road than the one Sayed Musavie has navigated to make a new life in Australia helping people who are escaping persecution.
PAYCE Foundation welcomes government domestic violence funding boost
The NSW Government’s announcement that it will spend almost $500 million on refuges for women and children fleeing domestic violence is a huge boost, according to PAYCE Foundation Director Dominic Sullivan.
Kick Start team back homeless youth fundraiser Hard Hat Day
PAYCE Foundation social enterprise Kick Start has thrown its support behind the Property Industry Foundation’s Homeless Youth Fundraiser, Hard Hat Day, donating a day’s takings.
Staff hit the pavement to fund raise for women in crisis
PAYCE is stepping up to raise funds for the Parramatta Women’s Shelter (PWS) which is facing increased demand for its domestic violence services following the long COVID-19 lockdown.
Paynter Dixon team pitches in to help COVID vulnerable
Paynter Dixon staff have answered the call to help deliver meals to some of Sydney’s most vulnerable residents struggling with life in lockdown.
New bus to keep church community connected
The St George Maronite Catholic Church at Thornleigh has an enviable record of keeping its parishioners, including the vulnerable connected.
Street Sleeping Collaboration Delivers for the Homeless
The 18-month long Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted just how vulnerable some sections of our community are.
R U OK? Day presents a helping hand for construction workers
The construction industry, like many sectors, has felt the full force of COVID-19 lockdowns, creating extra stress in an industry with an already alarming suicide rate.
Adele House making its mark one year on
Adele House making its mark one year on Drug and alcohol residential facility Adele House has set a treatment benchmark as it marks one year since a new $10 million facility opened at Bucca, near Coffs Harbour. According to Manager Jackson Walsh, the client retention rate for the men’s program has significantly improved
Charity Chef Shane steps up to a COVID catering curve ball
When it comes to catering, there is very little Kick Start Head Chef Shane Hillard hasn’t seen.
Mental health drama ‘The Stranger’ heads to Sydney Film Festival
PAYCE Foundation-backed Australian short film ‘The Stranger’ announced to compete in the prestigious Dendy Awards for Australian Short Films at 2021 Sydney Film Festival in November, with a focus on eliminating the stigma of mental health.