Charitable Foundation reaches milestone with $25,000 grant to Orange’s Ronald McDonald House

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation is celebrating having provided a total of $20.6 million to enable 472 community projects for disadvantaged marginalised and isolated communities in regional New South Wales.

The $20 plus million milestone was reached last week with the announcement of 12 new grants, totalling more than $700,000.

Among the recipients was Ronald McDonald’s House in Orange, who were given $25,000 to purchase a vehicle to provide transport for families staying at the House while they have a child in hospital.

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation Chair, Phil Neat said this latest round of grants recognised charitable partners which are making a meaningful difference to people in need and the social well-being of regional communities.

“The Charitable Foundation has funded projects that have helped more than 250 charities and community organisations to support and benefit the isolated, marginalised or disadvantaged by providing new and improved infrastructure, education platforms, vital health equipment and access for people suffering from an illness, disability or social marginalisation,” Mr Neat said at the presentation last week.

“The grants presented today recognise and celebrate the impact of these projects to make a real difference by enriching the lives of people in need, made possible by dedicated staff and volunteers who will bring these projects to life.”