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The Hats Off Positive Endeavour (HOPE) Fund
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The Hats Off Positive Endeavour (HOPE) Fund was established in February
2006 to provide support to people living with HIV (PLHIV) in
Queensland who are in need. The Fund provides small grants of goods and
services to PLHIV who are experiencing financial hardship, have a
material need and/or are looking to improve their lives.
The
Fund is an initiative of Oz Showbiz Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and
Queensland Positive People (QPP), in partnership with the Queensland
Association for Healthy Communities (QAHC), Spiritus Positive
Directions and National Association of PLHIV (NAPWA).
Money for
the Fund is provided through community fundraising events (e.g. Hats
Off BrizVegas) proceeds from World AIDS Day (including the sales of red
ribbons) and through donations from individuals and businesses. The
HOPE Fund does not receive any government funding. All donations to the
Fund (via QPP) over $2 are tax deductible.
QPP administers the
Fund and is the accountable body. A volunteer HOPE Fund Administrator
provides support to the Fund, including receiving applications,
liaising with applicants and making payments. Decisions on applications
are made by a committee of representatives from the organisations
listed above.
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