The team at the Merivale Community Centre is excited to have been selected for The Funding Network NZ’s Generosity Generator Programme.

The programme teaches people the essentials of running a successful crowdfunding campaign, and then supports them to run their own crowdfunder on Givealittle from November 6 - November 17, alongside a group of other charities. 

On Monday, November 6, at 9am, Merivale Community Centre will be launching their crowdfunding campaign, Let’s Get the Merivale Community Moving.

Funds raised will to go towards the purchase of a van to help rangatahi/youth and tamariki/children, older people, young mothers, ethnic communities and more can improve their well-being and connection to others.  

“We all like to see thriving, vibrant communities where people are safe, connected, and can make healthy choices,” says a spokesperson for the centre.

“We like to engage in activities that build strong relationships. We want to experience life and enjoy all it has to offer.”

Merivale Community Centre supports local youth, individuals, families and whanau to access community activities, but they need the community’s help to make more of this possible.

“We know that involvement in positive experiences can help people develop their self-identity, build connections, learn and grow, and simply have fun!

“All donations during the campaign will help get youth to sports activities or arts and cultural workshops, transport new mums or older people on an outing, showcase our region to new migrants, or transport emergency food supplies.

“The Tauranga suburb of Merivale is an area of need with low household incomes, high unemployment, and a lack of access to resources.

“Transport is often a barrier for residents to join programmes or activities outside the immediate geographic area.

“With the community behind us, we are confident that we will leverage support to raise further funds from additional sources. Contribute today, and let’s get the Merivale Community moving.”

You can check out the centre’s campaign video here www.vimeo.com and the fundraising page at www.givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/lets-get-the-merivale-community-moving