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Springboard provides a wraparound service for young people. Pictured from left, Nick Sturm, Gary Diprose, Te Ariki Walker and Dan Gray.
Springboard has launched an online fundraising campaign in place of its annual fundraising dinner this year and hopes to secure $100,000 before the end of this week to realise its full potential.
The switch to the Fund a Future online campaign came following logistical challenges posed by Covid-19.
Northwood Developments and Kennards Hire have agreed to match community donations made before November 8, up to $100,000.
Fund a Future has already received more than $63,000 in pledges.
Springboard will host a livestream event this Saturday, November 7, in an effort to give the fundraising effort a final push.
Managing director Gary Diprose will provide an update on Springboard’s progress and a young person will share their personal experiences.
Gary says the annual fundraiser is what keeps Springboard’s engine running. It relies on community contributions to fund more than 40 per cent of its staff.
Springboard Community Works assists vulnerable young people and their families. Over the past year activities have included helping young people get their driver’s licenses, training in running a wood yard that produces firewood for sale, and producing a film to discourage youth from trying methamphetamines.
To support Fund a Future, visit springboard.org.nz/fund-a-future
