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Welcome to our first newsletter of 2022

We ended 2021 on a positive note with our Christmas Cheer bringing much needed joy to many whānau. 2022 is proving to be another interesting year, as like many of you, we have had to navigate the impacts of COVID-19 across our services. Unfortunately, we have had to make the tough decision to close our Charity Shop in Taradale. We have loved being part of the Taradale Business Community and the support that so many of you have provided us. I want to thank all the shop staff and volunteers we have had over our years of trading – you have given so much, and we thank you!

We are set for a busy rest of the year across our services and will continue to deliver our services with love and kindness. With inflation increases and costs rising, our services are in more demand. But we remain steadfast in our vision and are ready and able to assist. We are supporting the Government’s COVID-19 Care in the Community Welfare response and playing our part to help our community during these challenging times. We could not do a lot of what we do without the support of so many of you, so once again, I give thanks to all of our supporters and funders who enable us to give back to others.   

During times like this it is also important that we check in on ourselves and each other for support and strength. 

Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui
Be strong, be brave, be steadfast

Ngā mihi mahana
Kerry Henderson, CEO

   

What we've been up to

Safer Napier Reaccreditation
In December 2021 we re-signed our commitment to continue to help improve community and individual safety, resilience and wellbeing through the reaccreditation of Safer Napier. 
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Random Acts of Kindness Day
On the 17th of February we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness Day across all of our services. Thank you to Mitre 10 MEGA Hastings & Napier and Maxwell & Williams for showing kindness to our staff and for #MakingKindnessTheNorm. 
Read more


Christmas Cheer Outcome
Our 2021 Christmas Cheer Appeal would simply not have been possible without the generosity of so many, thank you. 73 families received a Christmas Cheer parcel which meant that 183 children and 104 adults had a brighter Christmas. 
Read more
 
  
Image: Chaplain Reverend Raewyn Hedge and Anne-Marie Mirans dropping off Christmas Cheer donations from Woodford House. 

Financial Mentors in the News!
"We are getting clients presenting with really high 'buy now pay later' debt and also a lot of overcrowding in houses, with much need for counselling. We were flooded with enquiries over the festive holidays that we are beginning to process," says Napier Family Centre manager of financial capability services Debbie Mackintosh. Debbie says people are getting into deeper and deeper financial trouble but our Financial Capability Services team is here to help.
 
Charity Shop closure
Following the announcement of our Charity Shop closure, we'd like to thank you for your support over the years. The biggest thank you goes to our lovely volunteers and staff who have given tirelessly to help support our mahi. We will miss our staff, treasured volunteers, regular supporters, special guests, and our Taradale community friends.

The last day of trading is on the 16th April 2022.

Special thanks goes to the following supporters:
The Women’s Refuge, Dickey Boats, Workbridge, Downsize NZ, Sonar ,Changing Gears, Roberta Budvietas, Annah Stretton label, Jodi Hussey and Cherie Meerlo, Lily Maude, Cheryl from the corrections Sewing Room, Glenn’s Pharmacy Taradale, MiniCars.nz, The Flower Barrow, Bryan and Brenda Fulton – Harcourts, Christian Lovelink, Fee from NZ Charity Shops Sell Online, SOURCE cafe, Whittaker’s Chocolates, Cosmic Aubergine cafe, Simply Indulgent, Volunteering Hawke’s Bay, and in particular to Leanne and her special team, Liquid Laundromats, Māori Wardens, Clark Products, our shop suppliers, and the many individuals, groups, and businesses who’ve contributed time, goods, or support.
 

 
Bright Futures is growing
Our home-based early childcare and learning service is growing and looking for new Educarers to join the 100% qualified team. If you, or anyone you know, would like to look after children at home, be your own boss, set your own rates, and work in Napier, Hastings, or Central Hawke's Bay then we'd love to talk to you. Call 0508 678 910 or fill out an Educarer Enquiry Form online so that we can get in touch. 

Talk to us today about becoming an Educarer with Bright Futures and we’ll offer you fantastic support, training and so much more! Learn more about Bright Futures, home-based early childhood care, or read 10+ reasons to work with us and about the $1000 kickstart package.
 


Coming Up

Family Education 
Term 2 Courses:
  • The Incredible Years® Parent Programme (15th February - 7th June, not on during the holidays)
  • The Incredible Years® Autism and Language Delay Programme (Starts 9th May, evening course)
  • Emerge for 10 - 12 year olds (Starts 11th May*, day course)
  • Strengthening Your Step Family (Starts 10th May*, evening course)
  • Positive Parenting - Term 2 course is full, register your interest for our Term 4 course
Express your interest for Term 2 courses here

We have a range of other courses planned across the year. We are delighted to be able to offer these courses free of charge but registration is essential as they fill up fast. View the range of courses and express your interest here or contact us on 06 843 7280. Please note that there is a waitlist for some courses.
* These dates may change slightly.
 
Charity Shop sale now on
The '50% off everything' sale runs until 16th April. This excludes shop furniture and fittings.
Please support by visiting our Charity Shop team at 301 Gloucester Street, Taradale. 
 

7.5% of your eco-friendly product order value gifted to Napier Family Centre 
Insinc provides a wide range of eco-friendly products in NZ. 7.5% of the value of your order is donated to Napier Family Centre when you order your Covid-19 related products from insinc and enter the words “Napier Family” in the referred by section when at the checkout after placing an order. They also provide all sorts of ongoing items, including toilet paper.
 


Annual Appeal 15th - 21st May
Invite your business team, family, or friends to get involved in our Annual Appeal. Easy ideas include having a bake sale at work, displaying a collection bucket at your reception, walking 5 km's every day for a week for sponsorship, hosting a gold coin donation mufti day, or sharing our virtual appeal link. Email carla.h@napierfamilycentre.org.nz to explore ideas that best fit you and your group.

Join our Street Collection as a Volunteer
Have you got two hours to spare between 15th - 21st May? Join one of our street collector groups in Hastings, Napier, or Central Hawke's Bay by emailing carla.h@napierfamilycentre.org.nz 
 
 

A steadfast vision and the dedicated work of core staff and volunteers means Napier Family Centre continues to grow steadily, adapting to evaluate its services to the community and continuing the focus on people’s wellbeing. We support families with quality care, professionalism, confidentiality, without judgement and with respect.
 
Find out more about our services here.

 
Napier Family Centre
 
Cnr Morris Spence Avenue
& Wycliffe Street, Onekawa,
Early Childhood Education Services

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