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Scoop
5 days ago
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Weave Hawke's Bay Launches Annual Appeal: 'Empowering Whānau To Thrive'
Press Release – Weave Hawkes Bay Running from 130 June, the appeal aims to raise awareness and funds to meet growing demand for essential services such as counselling, financial mentoring, whnau education and social work. Local social service provider Weave Hawke's Bay will next week launch its 2025 Annual Appeal – a month-long campaign encouraging the region to rally together in support of local whānau. Running from 1–30 June, the appeal aims to raise awareness and funds to meet growing demand for essential services such as counselling, financial mentoring, whānau education and social work. 'We're seeing more and more Hawke's Bay people struggling with the rising cost of living, mental distress, and the long tail of cyclone recovery,' says Kerry Henderson, CEO of Weave Hawke's Bay. 'This appeal is about reminding people they don't have to face these challenges alone – and that anyone can be part of the solution.' Last year, Weave Hawke's Bay supported around 2,500 whānau across the region, from Wairoa to Waipukurau. Each donation to the appeal directly funds frontline support for local whānau. Over the past few years, Hawke's Bay mum Sarah* has accessed wraparound support including social work, parenting programmes and counselling. 'I thought I was failing as a mum – but Weave helped me realise I was just overwhelmed and needed support,' Sarah says. 'Having someone sit beside me, help me prioritise, and remind me I wasn't alone made all the difference.' This year's Annual Appeal will help ensure more whānau like Sarah's can find strength and stability through tough times. This is the first appeal under the organisation's new name. Formerly Napier Family Centre, Weave has been supporting Hawke's Bay whānau for over 40 years. The new name reflects its kaupapa of connection, strength and resilience, and a commitment to walking alongside whānau from across the region. 'We chose the name Weave because it speaks to connection, strength and resilience,' says Kerry. 'When you donate to our Annual Appeal, you become part of that weave – helping create a stronger future for people in our community.' The campaign will include a Street Appeal on Wednesday 25 June, with volunteers collecting outside local supermarkets, and a wider call for schools, businesses and individuals to get involved. Ways to support the appeal: · Sharing the campaign on social media · Hosting a community fundraiser
Scoop
5 days ago
- General
- Scoop
Weave Hawke's Bay Launches Annual Appeal: 'Empowering Whānau To Thrive'
Local social service provider Weave Hawke's Bay will next week launch its 2025 Annual Appeal – a month-long campaign encouraging the region to rally together in support of local whānau. Running from 1–30 June, the appeal aims to raise awareness and funds to meet growing demand for essential services such as counselling, financial mentoring, whānau education and social work. 'We're seeing more and more Hawke's Bay people struggling with the rising cost of living, mental distress, and the long tail of cyclone recovery,' says Kerry Henderson, CEO of Weave Hawke's Bay. 'This appeal is about reminding people they don't have to face these challenges alone – and that anyone can be part of the solution.' Last year, Weave Hawke's Bay supported around 2,500 whānau across the region, from Wairoa to Waipukurau. Each donation to the appeal directly funds frontline support for local whānau. Over the past few years, Hawke's Bay mum Sarah* has accessed wraparound support including social work, parenting programmes and counselling. 'I thought I was failing as a mum – but Weave helped me realise I was just overwhelmed and needed support,' Sarah says. 'Having someone sit beside me, help me prioritise, and remind me I wasn't alone made all the difference.' This year's Annual Appeal will help ensure more whānau like Sarah's can find strength and stability through tough times. This is the first appeal under the organisation's new name. Formerly Napier Family Centre, Weave has been supporting Hawke's Bay whānau for over 40 years. The new name reflects its kaupapa of connection, strength and resilience, and a commitment to walking alongside whānau from across the region. 'We chose the name Weave because it speaks to connection, strength and resilience,' says Kerry. 'When you donate to our Annual Appeal, you become part of that weave – helping create a stronger future for people in our community.' The campaign will include a Street Appeal on Wednesday 25 June, with volunteers collecting outside local supermarkets, and a wider call for schools, businesses and individuals to get involved. Ways to support the appeal: · Donating online at · Volunteering to collect donations on Street Appeal Day – Wednesday 25 June · Sharing the campaign on social media · Hosting a community fundraiser
Yahoo
17-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Hundreds sign petition to save 1970's mosaic
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to save a 1970's mosaic in Grimsby. It was installed in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee but has been hidden from sight behind two former shops in Freshney Place. Campaigners say it is now under threat because of the development of the shopping centre and cinema. North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) has said it will assess whether it can be saved or whether it has been damaged beyond repair. An NELC spokesperson told BBC Radio Humberside: "We are aware of the Jubilee mosaic in Freshney Place behind some of the units that are due to be demolished as part of the leisure scheme. "Unfortunately, the bit that we don't know is whether the mosaic was damaged when the units were put up". Hundreds of people have signed an online petition to save it, started by Mik Boon: "This mosaic was erected in 1977 and has been a symbol of our local heritage ever since". "It is now in danger of being bulldozed down to make room for a cinema." Kerry Henderson from the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society said: "It is important to the people of Grimsby that we have a bit of our heritage saved. "A lot of punks used to come and have their photos taken beside it." The council will assess if it can be saved when they get to that section of the Freshney Place leisure development scheme. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Centre revamp unaffected by Raac discovery Town's temporary market to open this spring Library refit money spent on shopping centre
BBC News
17-02-2025
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- BBC News
Petition to save mosaic in Grimsby threatened by Freshney Place
Hundreds of people have signed a petition to save a 1970's mosaic in was installed in 1977 to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee but has been hidden from sight behind two former shops in Freshney say it is now under threat because of the development of the shopping centre and East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) has said it will assess whether it can be saved or whether it has been damaged beyond repair. An NELC spokesperson told BBC Radio Humberside: "We are aware of the Jubilee mosaic in Freshney Place behind some of the units that are due to be demolished as part of the leisure scheme. "Unfortunately, the bit that we don't know is whether the mosaic was damaged when the units were put up".Hundreds of people have signed an online petition to save it, started by Mik Boon: "This mosaic was erected in 1977 and has been a symbol of our local heritage ever since". "It is now in danger of being bulldozed down to make room for a cinema."Kerry Henderson from the Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District Civic Society said: "It is important to the people of Grimsby that we have a bit of our heritage saved. "A lot of punks used to come and have their photos taken beside it."The council will assess if it can be saved when they get to that section of the Freshney Place leisure development to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
