Charities Supported by Angela Vithoulkas
Angela is passionate about community involvement and helping others who need her assistance.
Angela and her award winning cafe, VIVO Cafe, are committed to providing help and assistance to a number of worthwhile local charities as detailed below.
OzHARVEST - Food Rescue
OzHarvest operates food rescue programs in Sydney, Wollongong and Canberra by collecting fresh food which would otherwise be thrown away by delis, restaurants, corporate offices etc and providing it to charities who support the disadvantaged and at risk communities. VIVO Cafe is a regular contributor by donating good quality food for people in need.
Click here to go to the 'Angela in the News' page and view a television segment and interview on Angela's involvement with OzHarvest.
MRS AUSTRALIA WORLD - KAREN MILES
Angela Vithoulkas and VIVO Cafe is an official sponsor of Karen Miles, the 2011/12 Mrs Australia World. The Mrs Australia Quest proudly supports Ovarian Cancer Australia. OCA provides support to women with ovarian cancer, their families, friends and careers with compassionate support programs and practical resources. 50% of all online voting for the Mrs Australia Quest for finalists is donated to OCA.
SYDNEY BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
VIVO Cafe has a large involvement with the Sydney Breast Cancer Foundation by helping with and hosting various fundraising events and functions. Angela Vithoulkas is also on the Pink Ribbon Ball Organising Committee which involves securing sponsorship and event planning.
NELUNE FOUNDATION
Angela Vithoulkas has been supporting the Nelune Foundation for many years. The Nelune Foundation is a not for profit charity that supports children, adolescents, adults and their families to cope with the impact of cancer by providing emotional support, care and post-operative medical aids that are not covered by Government or private funding.
THE EYE FOUNDATION
The Eye Foundation provides funding for eye-health research, education and training. Angela Vithoulkas is on the Advisory Committee and has an active part in the 'JULeye' campaign.
CANTEEN
CanTeen is the Australian national support organisation for young people (aged 12-24) living with cancer. Angela and the VIVO Cafe Group get involved with Canteen on their Bandanna Day as well as various fundraising events and functions.
BEST BUDDIES AUSTRALIA
Best Buddies Australia is a fantastic non-profit organisation which pairs people who have an intellectual disability with volunteers in order to create wonderful friendships. The Best Buddies organisation spans across 40 countries and works tirelessly to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Angela and VIVO Cafe Group support Best Buddies by hosting events for their members and families and providing work experience positions for their members.
SYDNEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Sydney Community Foundation is a charity organisation that connects money received from organisations and private donors with critical community needs within the Sydney area.
They operate a sustainable fund and help to foster lasting connections within the Sydney Community for the benefit of everyone involved.
THE THALASSAEMIA SOCIETY OF NSW
The Thalassaemia Society of NSW's mission is to provide social support and advocacy for patients and carers of patients with thalassaemia, sickle cell anaemia, blackfan diamond disorder and other haemoglobinopathies, while providing funding for treatment, medical equipment, research and education.