IMPACT100 SA AWARDS Impact100 SA believes in using people power to improve the quality of peoples’ lives - giving away more than $1.85 million, to date. By pooling $1,000 donations from at least 100 members annually, they're able to award high-impact grants to a range of SA-based organisations each year, transforming local organisations and supporting them to step up to a new level, expand their services and underpin their sustainability. At the Impact100 SA awards night this year, their members voted and awarded $100,000 to both Ngutu College and The Reily Foundation, and an additional $50,500 to both MCCSA and Second Chances SA.
$100,000 for The Reily Foundation's Parenting Support The Reily Foundation is thrilled to announce taking home one of the $100,000 grants from Impact100 South Australia. This recognition highlights the foundation’s tireless efforts and commitment to fostering positive change in the lives of parents who ae navigating the child protection system. The grant awarded to Reily Foundation holds the promise of making a profound impact on the local community. With this financial support, the foundation will hold 14 parenting workshops in 2024, benefiting more than 120 parents. In addition, Reily will offer one-on-one support to 100 parents, ensuring personalised assistance to those in need. The foundation also aims to evaluate the effectiveness of its programs, facilitating a better dialogue with the government to optimise its initiatives to identify early intervention opportunities and create programs that offer children
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and families the support they need to stay together. Each finalist organisation that shared the stage with Reily embodies a shared commitment to effecting positive change and contributing to the betterment of our society.
Photo: The Reily Foundation Team
In addition to the financial windfall of the Impact100 grant, Reily Foundation is also set to expand its volunteer base. The foundation is actively seeking individuals willing to take on various volunteer roles, including becoming members of the Reily Board, social workers, bookkeepers, and event support staff. This
expansion in the volunteer network underscores Reily's commitment to making a tangible difference at the grassroots level in addressing societal issues. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for an organisation dedicated to tackling the pressing challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of our community, please do not hesitate to reach out to Nadia Bergineti at nadia.bergineti@ thereily.foundation The Reily Foundation's success in securing the Impact100 South Australia grant is a testament to their dedication to the betterment of the community and their commitment to creating lasting positive change in the lives of those who need it most. With this grant, they are poised to make an even greater impact in the years to come.
