Make a difference this Christmas
MERRY CHRISTMAS HUTT VALLEY & THANK YOU to all who have donated to our Christmas Gift Appeal!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to local businesses, organisations, groups, families and the many individuals who have volunteered their time and donated generous gifts to help women & children in the Hutt Valley experiencing family violence have an easier, happier time financially and emotionally with support during the holiday season.
Gifts have now been distributed throughout the community to our families. A huge thanks to; Autism New Zealand, GNS Science, Avalon Combined Friendship, New Zealand Police Dive Squad, Evett Electrical Ltd, St Oran's College, Toll NZ, The Warehouse, Rotary Hutt City, Queensgate Shopping Centre, ARISE Church, Cityfitness Lower Hutt, Red Wolf, Jab MSD Boxing Club, Hutt Valley DHB Breast Clinic, Dress for Success Wellington, Lower Hutt Hub, OfficeMax, Hewsons Office Products Depot, Forsyth Barr, Brian Perry Civil, Boulcott Kindergarten, Jo Luping Design, Your Way l Kia Roha, & Hutt City Salvation Army.
And to all the families and individuals (and apologies if we've missed your name), we are so grateful for your beautiful mahi and care. Thank you and Arohanui, Take Care and Meri Kirihimete HVWR
Christmas Donations are now closed!
Ngā mihi nui, Thank you all for your generous support!
Please donate to our Give-a Little account if you can.
Merry Christmas Hutt Valley!
Alleviate the pressure that comes along with Christmas by donating a gift to your local community affected by family violence. A small gesture on your part can make a world of difference to a family in need.
How to donate
If you’re feeling festive this holiday season and want to show your support for women and children experiencing family violence in the Hutt Valley, look no further. We are now open and accepting Christmas gifts for our clients. If you would like to donate to your community this Christmas, please find instructions and guidance below.
How to donate:
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Purchase a Christmas gift of your choice.
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Ensure you deliver your gift unwrapped - this is important!
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Tuesday 12th December 2023 **PLEASE NOTE Refuge Office has closed until further notice due to storm damage. Please email or phone us if you have a donation, we can pickup from you or give you an updated address to deliver to.
Don’t forget about the teenagers:
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We have teenage clients who need gifts too and can often be forgotten.
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If you’re unsure of what to gift a teenager a small gift voucher would make a great Christmas present.
Donating to women:
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We also accept Christmas gift donations for the women we support.
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Simply give a small gift similar to what you’d give to a friend or relative.
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Avoid essentials like toiletries and feminine hygiene products.
Gifts we cannot accept. Please refrain from donating the following:
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War weapon toys, like toy guns, knives and bow and arrows.
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We appreciate you avoiding anything that can be used to mimic violence.
Drop off instructions:
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Tuesday 12th December 2023 **PLEASE NOTE Refuge Office has closed until further notice due to storm damage. Please email or phone us if you have a donation, we can pickup from you or give you an updated address to deliver to.
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04 5691040
Address: 32 Pretoria St, Lower Hutt City
Opening hours:
Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Our Give a Little page will be running in parallel with our Christmas Donation dropoff, so if you can't reach us at refuge, just click here.