20 Families in Nelson Tasman received almost $18,000 in assistance in August 2019

Twenty grants, helping 49 family members in need, totaling almost $18,000 in aid was approved for August by the Fifeshire Foundation. This aid was delivered over a few days to our applicants, and it was made up of

  • Firewood

  • Food vouchers totaling $1,000

  • Baby gear to an organisation who supports new mums

  • Support for kids like car seats and childcare costs

  • Health and dental costs

  • Insulation and curtains

  • Driving lessons and driver licences

  • Glasses

  • miscellaneous items to help relieve hardship

We want to thank our generous donors who make it possible for us to provide this assistance to those in our community who are vulnerable right now. And with the health and dental costs this month, we are delighted to have the support on this front particularly from Manuka Street Hospital, who provides grants targeted toward some of these needs

Shanine Hermsen