'Charity of Choice' announced

11 August 2011                                                                                   

‘Charity of Choice’ announced

Continuing its commitment to supporting disadvantaged members of the community, St John of God Hospital Subiaco (SJOGHS) recently announced its 2011-2013 ‘Charity of Choice’ - Passages Resource Centre.

Passages provides Perth's marginalised and homeless young people with a “passage” to help them to transition from one life to another. Young people are helped to get off the streets and adopt safer and healthier lifestyles.

Staff voted for the organisation as their chosen charity, with each Hospital department encouraged to support Passages by raising funds in the form of a food stall, raffle or collection of goods.

SJOGHS CEO, Dr Shane Kelly, said the Charity of Choice program is a wonderful way in which the Hospital can ‘give back’ to the community and fulfil its Mission whilst also providing staff with an opportunity to be directly involved.

“It was with great pride that we chose the Passages Resource Centre as our charity for 2011 – 2013 - it is an organisation which greatly complements the Mission and Values of our Hospital,” Dr Kelly said.

“Our staff thoroughly enjoy supporting this worthy program and have several fundraising initiatives planned, which is a wonderful example of the generosity and spirit of our people.”

This week the Hospital employees will hold a winter warmer lunchtime stall selling hot beef and gravy rolls, with with all funds raised going directly to supporting the work that Passages provides for the community. 

The Charity of Choice initiative is an integral part of the Hospital’s dedicated Social Outreach and Advocacy partnerships which allows Hospital staff and volunteers to become actively involved in supporting the community through fundraising activities.