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"It helps keep us going"

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187,008

acts of generosity

"It helps keep us going"

"The products are a lifeline"

83,200

people impacted

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Here’s how generous people just like you have made a difference to local people in need.

Caring for breast cancer patients

Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It protects you from the elements, helps your body maintain a happy temperature, and holds...

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Providing refuge through meals

Miss Gee’s paid-it-forward 20 meals to Tauranga Women’s Refuge so that the women in their care didn’t have to worry about cooking when...

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Fuelling the rescuers

"These really help thank you [we do a lot of driving] back and forth from Lake Tarawera and from Cambridge."

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1.2 tonnes of bananas paid-forward

Thanks to the pay-it-forwards of Perfectly Imperfect’s customers, as well as their own generosity, $520 worth of recovered bananas...

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The gift of brows

Angela, one of the Support Coordinators at Sweet Louise, gave out the gift packs to three women in the Tauranga area. She said that “they...

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A less painful dental visit

Toothache can be a real pain - not just in the mouth but also in the pocket. Sometimes this can mean people resign themselves to put up...

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Kids in need of pizza

When you’ve had a full day of riding the emotional rollercoaster of foster parenting or of being a kid, the best news to hear is that...

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Coffee with a conscience

Coffee is something that brings people together. It’s a chance to sit down, take it slow, and catch up on life. Thanks to Mt Zion Coffee...

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Buon appetito Salvation Army

If you’re feeling stressed about what to cook for dinner this evening, spare a thought for those who feel stressed knowing there is...

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Coming together to feed the hungry

Gazing at the stars can be fun, exciting and even romantic. But not for everyone...

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Stress-relieving gnocchi

Some people believe that love makes the world go round. But what about when your home is lacking in it? That’s when you need the love and...

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56 tummies filled

In a time of uncertainty for many, filling hungry tummies is more important than ever. Thanks to the generosity of Taupo Social Club and...

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$

1,094,033

187,008

187,008

"The products are a lifeline"

187,008

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

83,200

187,008

"It helps keep us going"

187,008

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

83,200

Read their stories

Caring for breast cancer patients

Providing refuge through meals

Fuelling the rescuers

1.2 tonnes of bananas paid-forward

The gift of brows

A less painful dental visit

Kids in need of pizza

Coffee with a conscience

Buon appetito Salvation Army

Coming together to feed the hungry

Stress-relieving gnocchi

56 tummies filled

$

1,094,033

187,008

187,008

"The products are a lifeline"

187,008

Heading

"It helps keep us going"

83,200

187,008

"It helps keep us going"

187,008

Heading

"The products are a lifeline"

83,200

Read their stories

Caring for breast cancer patients

Providing refuge through meals

Fuelling the rescuers

1.2 tonnes of bananas paid-forward

The gift of brows

A less painful dental visit

Kids in need of pizza

Coffee with a conscience

Buon appetito Salvation Army

Coming together to feed the hungry

Stress-relieving gnocchi

56 tummies filled

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