In this Issue:

- Mini electric car raffle
- Christmas Cheer
- Holiday hours
- Support over the holiday season
- Thanks for your kindness

Tēnā koutou katoa

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – the smell of pine trees and the sparkles of the lights on houses and Christmas trees.  It’s my favourite time of year – of course that is helped with having an eight and two year old who believe in the magic of Christmas. I know our staff, volunteers and contractors are all ready for a well-deserved break as we are entering into the final month of what will be remembered as a year of challenge.

While I don’t want to jinx it – we’re nearly there and with that comes the ability to reflect. While my time in the CEO seat has been short, I have seen and felt the passion, dedication and selflessness of our staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to support our whānau in need; and that need is great.

The ability to live into our vision and mission would not have been possible without the support of many of you. Our funders, NGO colleagues, local cheerleaders and community supporters and friends.  When we rise together and work together we get so much more done. 2020 represents a year of challenge but also a year of unity and support. This kotahitanga and manaakitanga will become increasingly important as we embrace what 2021 has in offer.  We’re ready for it knowing that you are all by our side!

Until then, from our whānau to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May you enjoy the festive time with your loved ones and have a well-deserved break. 

Ngā mihi nui
Kerry

Christmas hours:

Thanks for your kindness:

• Tremains Taradale - for organising a sausage sizzle at the Xmas in Taradale event and donating proceeds to Napier Family Centre
• Glenns Pharmacy and MiniCars.Nz for organising and donating the BMC Beast mini car raffle
• Beanies for Babies who donated knitted toys and clothes for babies
• Linens and More who donated stock including artworks, linen and homewares from their closing down sale
• Our Volunteers in the community garden who tidied up the garden ready for spring
• Inner Wheel Club of Ahuriri for donating the proceeds of their Christmas raffle
• Napier City Business for donating the proceeds from their Santas grotto event to be held on the 19-21st December
• Everyone who has already donated to Christmas Cheer
• New World Greenmeadows for donating Little Gardens to tamariki in our Bright Futures and Sunny Days services.