WHY ARE WE RAISING FUNDS?
Jules Haddock, President of Art of the Minds said “Our festival has increased the profile of mental health on the Surf Coast and through the community’s generous support has raised crucial funds for Foundation 61.”
Foundation 61 has been supporting men in our community through their live-in rehabilitation program and are excited to have opened their 8 bed women’s facility August 2024, which can also accomodate young children.
“The funds raised will go a long way in helping facilitate safe, holistic pathways for some men in our community struggling with life-controlling issues.”
“I am proud of what our team of volunteers has achieved and extremely thankful for the many in-kind donations we received from local businesses to support our annual Art of the Minds Festival.”
Our annual fundraising campaign in 2023 raised over $17,000 and continues to address the general stigma around mental health, as well as the lack of understanding around how to support those suffering with it.
We kindly ask you to support our fundraising efforts to show your support for Foundation 61 and help them continue to build on the incredibly life-saving work they have done to date.
OUR 2024 FUNDRAISING MISSION
Our mission is to support charities that are working directly with communities who are implementing strategies to raise awareness of mental illness, while supporting the preservation of life. We are passionate about sharing resilience-focused messages in recovery and building community support through the delivery of fun, creative and educational experiences and events which then enable us to support important services like Foundation 61, a rehabilitation service for men and women with controlling issues.
Foundation 61 is one of those incredibly powerful local services. Founded in 2005, this service relies on the support of our community to continue to bring hope to those struggling with life controlling issues.
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $10,000
$10,000 provides sponsorship for two rooms for 12 months, providing much needed support and a safe space for four men or women for 6 months each. This is a very humble amount but will make a significant contribution to two lives wishing to live a life free from substance use and/or other life-controlling issues.
To find out how Foundation 61 changed one man’s life, click here to read Jack’s story.
