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Over the last year, Anglican Care has been working hard to find more ways to support people in our communities who are doing it tough—especially during the colder months.
A whakataukī captures the spirit of this work well:
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
This is a whakataukī about community, collaboration, and a strengths-based approach. It reminds us that everyone has something to offer—a part to play. When we bring our resources together, we can all flourish.
That’s been our challenge and our focus this past year: to find new ways to work together, share what we have, and support those who need it most.
Winter can be especially hard for older people due to the rising costs of heating and power. Last year, Anglican Care partnered with the Fifeshire Foundation to support their winter energy payments. The partnership was hugely successful and helped build on the strong connection they already have with the wider community.
This year, we’re partnering with Fifeshire again.
Just like last year, people living in the Nelson Tasman region can apply to the Fifeshire Foundation for energy cost support. Applications from people aged over 60 are passed on to Anglican Care and considered through a fund specifically set up for that age group.
We’re encouraging all parishes and pastoral teams: if you know someone aged over 60 who needs help with energy costs, please support them to apply. The application form is available on the Fifeshire Foundation website:
https://www.fifeshirefoundation.co.nz/news
Together, we can make a meaningful difference this winter.
Ngā mihi nui
Laurie Gaites
Chair, Anglican Care Committee
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We have invited these writers to share their experiences, ideas and opinions in the hope that these will provoke thought, challenge you to go deeper and inspire you to put your faith into action. These articles should not be taken as the official view of the Nelson Diocese on any particular matter.
Over the last year, Anglican Care has been working hard to find more ways to support people in our communities who are doing it tough—especially during the colder months.
A whakataukī captures the spirit of this work well:
Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
This is a whakataukī about community, collaboration, and a strengths-based approach. It reminds us that everyone has something to offer—a part to play. When we bring our resources together, we can all flourish.
That’s been our challenge and our focus this past year: to find new ways to work together, share what we have, and support those who need it most.
Winter can be especially hard for older people due to the rising costs of heating and power. Last year, Anglican Care partnered with the Fifeshire Foundation to support their winter energy payments. The partnership was hugely successful and helped build on the strong connection they already have with the wider community.
This year, we’re partnering with Fifeshire again.
Just like last year, people living in the Nelson Tasman region can apply to the Fifeshire Foundation for energy cost support. Applications from people aged over 60 are passed on to Anglican Care and considered through a fund specifically set up for that age group.
We’re encouraging all parishes and pastoral teams: if you know someone aged over 60 who needs help with energy costs, please support them to apply. The application form is available on the Fifeshire Foundation website:
https://www.fifeshirefoundation.co.nz/news
Together, we can make a meaningful difference this winter.
Ngā mihi nui
Laurie Gaites
Chair, Anglican Care Committee
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
