Many people are finding this Winter quite cold and harsh.  But imagine how it would feel to be homeless! Most times homelessness is just a set of circumstances that didnt' work out too well.  The causes can be anything and can range from a catastrophic event, domestic violence, addictions including gambling or drugs and often mental health plays a big part. Regardless of how people have come to their current circumstances we would like to help in a small way.

We have contacted the Hutt Street Centre to find out how we can best help and they have advised the following information.

Thanks to all the generous people who have recently dropped off winter goods, our limited storage area is
now packed to the rafters!

We need to press ‘PAUSE’ on donations of jackets, clothing and blankets while these goods are distributed to
those doing it tough this winter. HOWEVER, our kitchen pantry shelves are a little bare and we 
would gratefully accept donated food items.

If you do have jackets you’d like to drop off, our good friends at Peter Shearer Menswear are kindly
accepting them for us in their Winter Jacket Appeal.

By donating the specific items from our wish list below, you are helping people facing disadvantage
rebuild their lives, move and stay out of homelessness – THANK YOU.

ITEMS WE DO NEED
 Tin fruit
 Baked beans
 Tin spaghetti
 Bottles of water
 Coffee
 Tea
 Sugar
 Muesli bars
 Small packets of chips
 Diced fruit cups
 Jelly fruit cups
 Pasta sauce
 Jams
 Razors/shavers
 Small packets of tissues
 Toothbrushes

School staff will ensure any donated items make their way to the Hutt Street Centre. Thnak you so much for your help!

In Term 4 we are planning to make donations to the a Homeless Women's Charity and will be looking for donations of handbags and toiletries etc for those.  Please read future editions of our newsletter for more information about this.