Date 02/06/2024
If you’ve been following our Facebook page, you’ll know that every month Nextdore makes a $500 donation to a charity or non-profit organisation, nominated by one of our team.
As the year draws to a close, we thought we’d share more information about the fantastic organisations our team have chosen to support in 2024. If you’re looking for a Kiwi charity or non-profit to support this festive season, this is a great place to start.
Kiwi Christmas Books
Kiwi Christmas Books have donated more than 43,000 brand-new books to children and families across New Zealand. They can be supported with a book donation, a financial donation, or by purchasing a Christmas card online. Each card you buy funds a book for a child in your town!
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“They donate books to children and families all around New Zealand; for many kids, it is their first book ever, and for some, it is their first-ever Christmas present. They know that great books help to raise great kids.” - Natasha Wright, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Kiwi Christmas Books
Clothed in Love
Clothed in Love has donated over 10,000 packs of quality preloved clothing to Christchurch kids, with the philosophy that their packs are “a gift to be given, never a handout.” They can be supported with donations of clothing, financial donations, and volunteer time.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“I donate all my kids' clothing to them for reuse to other families in need in Christchurch, I know they have items they urgently require to fill packs!” - Chantelle Henderson, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Clothed in Love
Alzheimers New Zealand
Alzheimers New Zealand is a national level organisation that raises awareness, provides education, and advocates for high-quality services while providing support to people affected. They can be supported by donation, sharing your story, or becoming a dementia friend.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“As many of you know, this disease has affected my lovely mother for over ten years. To watch the effects of this disease on both my mum and our family has been immense. Unfortunately, there are almost 70,000 New Zealanders living with dementia today. 4 out of 5 New Zealanders are in some way affected by dementia.” - Debbie Rhodes, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Alzheimers New Zealand
Pet Refuge
Pet Refuge provides temporary shelter for pets of those who are trying to leave violent situations. Beloved pets left in an unsafe environment is one of the major barriers to leaving, and Pet Refuge works to remove that barrier. Pet Refuge can be supported by donating, fundraising, or volunteering.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“I have chosen Pet Refuge which is a charity working to remove a major barrier stopping women leaving violent situations. Pet Refuge house pets from around the country on a temporary basis until they can be reunited with their owners to begin new lives together in violence-free homes.” - Jemma Chambers, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Pet Refuge
Parafed Canterbury
Supporting people with physical or visual impairments since 1967, Parafed Canterbury offers a variety of programs and services to their members, such as sports, equipment, sport wheelchairs, and children’s after-school programs. Parafed Canterbury can be supported by donations.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“I have been involved with Parafed Canterbury from the grassroots level, from age 11 to this day as a Paralympic athlete, and I think what they do is not only incredible for the youth of para sport, but for any kid/adult with a disability.” - Caitlin Dore, NZ Paralympic athlete and Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Parafed Canterbury
Child Cancer Foundation
The Child Cancer Foundation supports children, their families, and caregivers on their cancer journey, helping them overcome challenges and maintain control of their lives. You can support via donation or volunteering.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“More than three New Zealand families per week find out that their child has cancer, to me those stats are very confronting. Child Cancer Foundation help support the child and their families through their cancer journeys.” - Laura Bowden, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Child Cancer Foundation
Full Bellies - Food With Thought
Full Bellies is an initiative that began in 2022 to address the issue of childhood hunger in our community. Many families, while struggling financially, did not meet the criteria for government assistance, leading to children arriving at school hungry and unable to concentrate on their lessons. You can support Full Bellies with a financial donation.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“We believe every child deserves to be empowered to reach their full potential and eliminate the impact of hunger on their ability to learn, participate and engage in their learning.” - Kitty Bloomfield, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Full Bellies - Food With Thought
Hato Hone St John
St John is such a vital service in New Zealand, relying on the generosity of people to fund health-related services, working 24 hours a day all year round, helping people in medical and accident emergencies, and relieving sickness and injury.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“I choose St John as I have always been surprised that such an important service to our health system is a charity.” - Shanna O’Neill, Nextdore designer.
Learn more and support Hato Hone St John
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand works with member organisations to meet the needs of people with multiple sclerosis, their families, and carers while providing education and support. You can support MS New Zealand by contributing financially, fundraising, or attending community events.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“Having watched a close family member in decline over a long period of time with MS, including the effect this had on other family members, I love the opportunity to support a very worthy cause.” - Simeon Mawson, Logistics Coordinator.
Learn more and support MS New Zealand
Hearts 4 Kids
Hearts 4 Kids is a volunteer surgical team who provide heart surgery to children in the Pacific. Each year in the Pacific, 350 children are born with congenital heart disease. Unfortunately, they have limited access to life-saving surgery. Thanks to Hearts 4 Kids, these children have the opportunity to lead active and fulfilling lives. You can support Hearts 4 Kids via donation.
Why we chose to support this organisation:
“I support this charity as a couple of my friends are part of the surgical team and give of their own time to make a difference to the lives of underprivileged children.” - Gavin Burney, Nextdore designer (ret.)
