Community Bank Samford is thrilled to help the Pyjama Foundation start new chapters for children in foster care, with a recent grant funding an additional 30 Pyjama Angel mentors to spread their wings in the Moreton Bay region.
Pyjama Foundation Community Events & Engagement Manager, Brianna Burraston, has already seen the impact of this grant in improving the lives of local young people.
“This support directly enhanced our capacity to deliver life-changing mentoring relationships,” she said.
“Our Pyjama Angels foster literacy, confidence, and consistency for some of the community’s most vulnerable children.”
The Pyjama Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of children and young people in foster care through educational and developmental support.
The cornerstone of these efforts is the Pyjama Angels program. These dedicated volunteers engage with children in care on a weekly basis, focusing on learning-based activities such as reading, playing educational games, and helping with homework.
The impact of this initiative is profound. Despite the challenging beginnings many of these children have faced, Pyjama Angels help to unlock their potential, equipping them to reach their life potential, despite a fragile start.
Brianna notes that feedback from carers, caseworkers, and volunteer mentors has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Many share that their children look forward to visits from their Pyjama Angel and that they’ve seen improvements in literacy, self-esteem, and emotional resilience.”
Through evidence-informed training, mentors learn how to build trust, foster learning, and respond to individual needs in a safe, positive, and empowering way.
“Training is a crucial part of the Pyjama Angel journey. It equips our volunteers with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support children who have often experienced trauma or instability,” Brianna said.
“We are so grateful for the support of Community Bank Samford. This funding has allowed us to extend our impact and bring hope and opportunity to more children in care.”
“With continued community support, we can ensure every child has someone cheering them on and helping them dream big and reach their full potential.”
