Trees of Hope 2025 | Vote for Your Favourite Penrith Charity

Your Vote. Their Future.

This Christmas, something special is happening at Panthers Penrith. Eight local charities have transformed our Main Foyer into a forest of hope, and we need you to help decide who takes home $9,000 in life-changing funding.

Trees of Hope is back, and it’s bigger than tinsel and lights. It’s about the people behind each tree—the volunteers, the families they support, the lives they change every single day right here in Western Sydney.

Voting runs from 12 November to 17 November 2025. The trees stay up until 17 December, but your chance to vote happens fast. Don’t miss it.

How to Cast Your Vote

It takes less time than ordering a coffee:

1. Pop into Panthers Penrith any time between 12 November and 17 December
2. Wander through the trees in our Main Foyer and read each charity’s story
3. Swipe your membership card at the voting kiosks
4. Pick your favourite and drop your ticket in their voting barrel
5. Snap a pic and share it using #TreesOfHope and #PanthersPulse

That’s it. Your vote could mean $4,000 for a charity doing incredible work in our backyard.

What’s at Stake? $9,000 for Local Heroes

On Thursday, 18 December 2025, we’ll announce the winners and hand out prizes that will genuinely change what these charities can do next year:

• Members’ Favourite Tree: $4,000
• Directors’ Favourite Tree: $3,000
• Staff Favourite Tree: $2,000

Every charity gets something valuable from this campaign—visibility, new supporters, a moment in the spotlight. But your vote decides who gets the funding to go even further.

The 8 Charities Competing for Your Vote

NORO

Music isn’t just entertainment here—it’s therapy. NORO uses the power of sound and rhythm to unlock potential in people who’ve been told they can’t. Spoiler: they can.

Penrith Lions Club

The Lions have been serving this community for decades. Not for glory. Not for pay. Just because someone’s got to step up—and they always do.

TOTS Blanket Challenge

Since 2017, volunteers have hand-knitted and crocheted over 2,400 blankets for families who need warmth—literally and emotionally. Every stitch is made with care.

Regentville Rural Fire Brigade

When the flames come, these volunteers run toward them. No paycheck. No fanfare. Just courage and a commitment to keep us safe.

The Haven – Nepean Women’s Shelter

Some women arrive at The Haven with nothing but the courage it took to leave. This shelter gives them safety, support, and a shot at starting over.

Cancer Wellness Support

For 20 years, they’ve been there when people need it most—offering affordable therapies, a listening ear, and proof that nobody fights cancer alone.

Penrith Community Kitchen

A warm meal. A friendly face. A place where you’re welcome, no questions asked. That’s what the Kitchen offers to anyone doing it tough in Penrith.

Our Community Cares

Every dollar raised stays in Penrith. Every volunteer works for free. Every program supports locals who need a hand. It’s community care in its purest form.

Why This Matters

Let’s be honest—Christmas can feel pretty commercial. Trees of Hope cuts through that. It’s a reminder that the best part of this season is what we do for each other.

These charities aren’t asking for much. Just a moment of your time. A vote. Maybe a follow on social media. And if you’re able, a donation to help them keep going all year round.

When you walk through Panthers Penrith and see those eight trees, you’re not just looking at decorations. You’re seeing real people, real programs, real impact. Families who’ve been given shelter. Kids who’ve learned to express themselves through music. Firefighters who’ve saved homes. Volunteers who’ve wrapped someone in a handmade blanket when they needed it most.

That’s what your vote supports. That’s what this is really about.

Want to Do More?

Follow Them

Each charity has a story worth following. Connect with them on social media, sign up for their newsletters, and see what they’re up to year-round:

• NORO: https://www.noro.org.au/
• Penrith Lions Club: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lions-Club-of-Penrith-NSW-Australia-100069566442598/
• TOTS Blanket Challenge: https://totsblanketchallenge.org.au/
• Regentville Rural Fire Brigade: https://www.facebook.com/rfsregentville/
• The Haven: https://www.thehaven.org.au/
• Cancer Wellness Support: https://www.cancersupport.org.au/
• Penrith Community Kitchen: https://www.cancersupport.org.au/
• Our Community Cares: https://www.cancersupport.org.au/

Give What You Can

Trees of Hope provides prize money, but these charities survive on donations. If their work speaks to you, consider chipping in. Even small amounts add up to something meaningful.

Spread the Word

Share your favourite tree on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. Tag the charity. Use #TreesOfHope and #PanthersPulse. Help them reach people who might not know they exist.

Event Details

Event: Trees of Hope 2025
Display Dates: 12 November – 17 December 2025
Voting Period: 12 November – 17 November 2025
Location: Panthers Penrith Main Foyer, 83 Mulgoa Road, Penrith NSW 2750
Winner Announcement: Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:00pm

Make It Part of Your December

Bring the kids. Bring your parents. Bring a mate who needs a reminder that good things are happening in the world.

While you’re here, grab a meal, catch up with friends, enjoy what Panthers does best. And take five minutes to vote for a charity that’s quietly changing lives in Western Sydney.

Vote Between 12 November and 17 December

This is your chance to put $9,000 in the hands of people doing extraordinary work in our community. Visit Panthers Penrith, see the trees, cast your vote, and be part of something that matters.

Our community. Our pride.

About Panthers Pulse

Panthers Pulse isn’t a marketing slogan. It’s what we mean when we say Panthers is about more than footy and entertainment. It’s about investing in the people and projects that make Western Sydney the kind of place where neighbours look out for each other.

Through ClubGRANTS and initiatives like Trees of Hope, we’re backing grassroots sports, local charities, health programs, and youth services. Because we’re not just in this community—we are this community.

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