[ sent to one of our fabulous Korowai tamariki advocates] "thank you for everything you and the team have done for our family...its been very tough year but we do appreciate your help..."
(just one of the incredible messages we have received...makes it all worth while x)
A messge from our frontline team... :)
"We just wanted to say a massive thank you to the lawyers at Community Law here in Ōtepoti-Dunedin. The support they have given to our Tangata Whiora this year has been incredible. The kindness, empathy and wisdom they have given within their legal support has had lasting impacts on the safety and well-being of those seeking refuge from the impacts of intimate partner violence, and given invaluable wisdom to our kaimahi as they navigate their mahi in keeping whānau safe. We appreciate you and feel grateful for the mahi that you do!"
Updated: Dec 22, 2023
There's a brighter glow that illuminates at this time of year, a glow that comes from the collective kindness and generosity of individuals and organizations like all of you who have donated to us in 2023. Your unwavering support and donations have brought immense hope and joy to whānau-families navigating through difficult times, experiencing the challenges of whānau family violence.
This Christmas, your generosity has enabled us to provide not just gifts and essentials, but the gift of hope and a reminder that they are not alone in their journey towards healing and safety.
We extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you (including but not limted too...)
John Sands, Catalytic Foundation, Inspiring Women’s Gym, Otago Regional Council, Contact Energy, Green Island Supervalue, (including Lincoln who was a star at choosing gifts from a $500.00 voucher for our tamariki!) Brockville Kindergarten, Dunedin Hospital Ward 4B, MTF, Goodman Fielder, Kiwiharvest, Greggs, Milton Cottage Craft, Taskforce Green, CORSO, EntireIT, Golden CentreAurora Health (Dr. Jill), Zonta, Altrusa Taieri, Westpac Bank, Equippers Church, Evening Books, The Hits, Deloittes, Mitre 10 Mega – Kindness Collective, The Warehouse, Golden Centre Mall, Pak n Save, Foster Hope Otago, KV Primary School, Lawrence Community, Kiddies Campus Early Childhood Centre, Grant Braes School, Career Force, Te Pukenga Otago Polytechnic, Family Court Dunedin, Olympic Gym, Kiwi Harvest, Good Bitches Baking, Family Ties Educare Preschool, and Awanui.
From all the whānau -families you've supported with your generosity and kindness, and from the team and I, our governance board members and our fabulous ODWR volunteers we extend our heartfelt thank you. Your contributions have made this Christmas a season of warmth, and aroha.
