Making a difference through Hope of Tomorrow™
What is Friends of Challenge?
Friends of Challenge brings together corporate and individual sponsors, donors, professionals, advocates, volunteers, consumers and their families and the people who work for Challenge Trust to explore opportunities.
Challenge Trust’s ‘cause orientated ‘campaign called Hope for Tomorrow™ is part of a larger programme designed to increase awareness about how mental health is integral to overall well-being. It seeks to promote a better understanding of the importance of people taking care of their own mental wellness by providing services where they are needed.
The Ministry of Health’s 2006 survey on the state of mental health reveals a disturbing statistic – nearly half of New Zealand’s population will experience a mental illness and/or an addiction at some time in their lives, with 1 in 5 people affected within any one year.
Staying healthy doesn't fall within the physical health boundary, and it been known for some time that mental and physical well-being go hand in hand. Education, awareness, advocacy and financial support are critical components that make a difference to people with mental health issues.
Challenge Trust currently sources its revenue almost exclusively from government funded contacts from District Health Boards. This ongoing funding has a level of uncertainty, being susceptible to change and Challenge Trust has to establish alternative sources of funding in tough economic times.
Get Involved!
There are so many ways to get involved in support of Hope for Tomorrow™ through becoming a ‘Friend of Challenge’. You can join Challenge Trust’s family of supporters and make a real difference to the lives of men, women and young people using our services each year.
Get involved! Giving just a little bit of your time and expertise as volunteers; advocating the cause, helping us organise community events, or helping raise money for Challenge Trust can be a rewarding experience. You can help to make the communities Challenge Trust serves a better place for tomorrow, bringing hope to those in need of it most. This is an opportunity to meet new people, have fun and enjoy yourself.
To make a real difference become a member of Friends of Challenge today.
Register today by downloading our FOC Membership application form or filling in your details using the online entry form by clicking the registration option provided below.
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