Edmund Rice Foundation

Edmund Rice Child and Youth Development programs foster growth through the Positive Youth Development framework. Through REACH, GROW, and LEAD camps, young people build self-esteem, social skills, and leadership while forming positive relationships with young-adult mentors. Central to this approach is the Head to Heart program, which deepens leadership development and emotional growth for both children and young-adult mentors alike.

The donation of $10,500 from the Lyone Foundation will support the Fund a Day Camp for Kids initiative, which will benefit approximately 30–50 socially and financially disadvantaged children. These age-specific camps provide a structured journey of self-development and connection, led by trained volunteers who offer mentorship, friendship, and support.

These single- and multi-day experiences typically run during school holidays and are complemented by monthly Eddie Explorer activities that offer fun, local engagement. Together, these initiatives including the foundational Head to Heart program delivered as part of the Fund a Day Camps, help young people thrive and grow into confident, compassionate leaders.