by Sean O'Sullivan | Feb 14, 2022 | Foundation
The PAYCE Foundation has pledged $100,000 to the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Employment Program which assists people seeking asylum and refugees to find work in Australia. The funds will be used to fund an employment co-ordinator, part fund a project worker and...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Nov 25, 2021 | Foundation
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. Hosted by the Parramatta Cumberland Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Committee, (PCFDVPC)...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Nov 18, 2021 | Foundation
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...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Nov 3, 2021 | Foundation
Ermington resident Cristina Assuncao was working on the frontline of a supermarket during the long winter COVID-19 lockdown. Meal Share recipient Cristina Assuncao with Kick Start Café Manager Benjamin Weinroth. Photo: Sean O’Sullivan Taking her job seriously,...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Oct 27, 2021 | Foundation
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. Sayed Musavie outside House of Welcome, Granville. Photo: Sean O’Sullivan Sayed’s journey to...
by Sean O'Sullivan | Oct 25, 2021 | Foundation
For Jonathan Marsden, the Sydney Street Choir is a big part of his life. Choir member Jonathan Marsden says it was wonderful to re-unite with friends. It is the link that keeps isolation at bay. Singing in the choir is uplifting, and the camaraderie is critical to...
