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Mentoring youth is a rewarding and meaningful experience. Sometimes challenging, and always enlightening. When many of our rangatahi (youth) today are anxious and overwhelmed with pressures, having a focused adult to listen, share thoughts and help guide you can literally be the difference between ok and not ok. Watching a shy, mistrusting teen gain confidence, […]
Youth Matters Mentoring Workshop Read More »
We had an awesome day with lots of keen golfing angels at the end of March. They raised $10,000 for us. SHOUT OUT again to the amazing team – especially Rachel, Zane, Sam, Bryony…and Cinnamon for making this happen. Absolute Angels! We can guarantee this $10k will make a real difference in the lives of
For those most impacted by the flood devastation in Whirinaki, Hokianga, kai, bedding and clothing were clearly needed, and we were so happy to deliver it all. Again, community Angels helped out. Our awesome volunteers, Sara and Janey helped Trudie sort and pack everything so beautifully (the aroha matters in every box); Gordon at Four
Gumboots & Easter Eggs Flood Relief Read More »
‘NO CHILD POVERTY’, said the keyboard warriors in response to the Herald & Northern Advocate article. Our AngelMama T responded:Have you ever had to choose between a deodorant or bread and milk? I wonder if you all have electricity and running water. I wonder if you live in fear, survival mode or unresolved trauma. Here’s
Child Poverty – Real or Not? Read More »
Don’t Read…this letter to Hon Matt Doocey…unless you care about our kids and the future of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you’d like to join our Angel Mama Thérèse and send a letter to the Minister- you can find info at the Mental Health Foundation page Letter advice here and you can sign the petition here. Meanwhile, reach out to someone
Hey – Minister Doocey – you need to do better for our children! Read More »
Since 2013 we’ve been making Christmas a bit better for whānau in the Far North. +Video
So many Angels…and more than 2,400 Kai Boxes Read More »
Our core volunteer team are extraordinary Angels -most of whom have been volunteering with us for years now. +Video
The Angels who row the Kirihimete waka with us…. Read More »
We just love that we can help put smiles on some faces, relieve some stress and know that 405 whānau had a better Christmas.
Hokianga and Kaitaia thanks… Read More »
We asked for feedback from the kaimahi teams who came to help. These are the social services, health workers and iwi organisations who identify those in need and deliver the parcels. It’s really special when they come and help pack as well. Here are a few comments:
Packing, wrapping and stacking Read More »
These comments came from health workers at Whakawhiti Ora Pai – the furthest north health service in Aotearoa, NZ, at Te Kao.
They smiled. They cried. They said…. Read More »