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Here’s a cause that will give people the warm fuzzies.
Rodney Women’s Centre is calling on the public to sort through their linen cupboard and donate clean blankets and warm bedding, as well as new pyjamas and hot water bottles, for local families in need.
It is the second time the centre has participated in the annual Give a Kid a Blanket appeal, which has been run in Auckland since 2015.
Last year was a great success, with around 300 blankets collected and distributed to families throughout northern Rodney, centre manager Colleen Julian says.
“There is a need in our community as there are families who cannot afford to buy blankets or pay for heating. Though tenancy laws have changed to require insulation, the deadline for this is not for some years and many are still living in cold, damp homes.
“Families are referred to us through social agencies, schools, and medical centres or anyone who might know someone in need. We go through all the donations and make parcels to suit the need.”
Colleen hopes that this year’s appeal will be as successful as last year. She was blown away by support from the community last year.
“Kindergartens held drives for pyjamas, and parents that were out buying for their kids got an extra pair and donated them. Some even sewed pyjamas to donate, while one woman even made 100 water-bottle covers.”
The centre is collecting bedding and pyjamas until the end of July and donations can be dropped off between 9.30am and 2.30pm, Monday to Friday, at their premises at 10 Morpeth Street, Warkworth.
Info: Rodney Women’s Centre on 425 7261.
