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Big plans to help women, men and children escaping domestic violence were curtailed by Covid, but Mahurangi-based debt solution service Debtfix still managed to collect a boot-load of gifts prior to Christmas.
The gifts of toiletries, children’s toys, baby supplies and healthy snacks from locals were donated to I Got Your Back Pack.
Debtfix director Christine Liggins says it just seemed right to help the charity, as Debtfix also often works with people who experience domestic violence.
Debtfix started collecting items in August, just before the nation went into lockdown, which likely adversely affected donations.
“Lots of individuals and businesses donated items but next year it will be even bigger and better,” Christine says.
I Got Your Back Pack spokesperson Liane Koutris says every donation is significant.
At the beginning of December, the charity was preparing to send 600 to 800 packs throughout New Zealand
Info: www.igotyourbackpack.org.nz.
