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Ian Dalziel

Wed, 19 Sept 2018 07:10:55 +1200

I'd just like to offer my congratulations to Jackie Clark for being the Supreme Winner of the 2018 Women of Influence awards.
Good to see good work recognised.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/107165863/south-aucklandbased-charity-founder-named-supreme-winner-at-women-of-influence-awards

Jackie Clark

Sat, 30 Aug 2014 08:15:24 +1200

Hello, my friends.
Things at Auntie Central are getting busy (well, it’s always busy to be honest).
I wanted to say thank you for everything the PAS readership and community have done for the refuge, and keep you up to date a bit.
I’ve done a weeny bit of media…

Jackie Clark

Sun, 10 Aug 2014 16:17:20 +1200

I just wanted to pop in and say thank you to everyone from PAS who has supported the refuge in the last 18 months. And I have exciting news. We have a givealittle – after a lot of consideration, and it being a dream of mine to feed the families…

Jackie Clark

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 06:36:32 +1300

What a visit Refuge looks like, for me.

Jackie Clark

Sun, 23 Feb 2014 10:18:05 +1300

Server that hosts blog is currently down, sorry about that.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 21 Feb 2014 08:10:40 +1300

Last night, I went to the first mentor training session aimed at matching up with women have already left Te Whare Marama.

Jackie Clark

Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:43:50 +1300

An article in the Manukau Courier about healthy living at Mangere womens refuge

Jackie Clark

Mon, 17 Feb 2014 06:41:37 +1300

Updated list of needs with link to blog about inaugural Aunties meeting

Jackie Clark

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 06:47:56 +1300

Newsletter and list of needs. February.

Jackie Clark

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 16:42:35 +1300

And I'm about to do it again.
This morning Rob Isaac and I went out to Refuge ( I normally go about once a week, sometimes more) and M was able to finally give me her story, that she had wanted to write.
So here it is

Stephen Judd

Thu, 06 Feb 2014 14:12:46 +1300

I should make it clear that the reason I don’t go out and actively hit up big players is that I haven’t the time

What you're already doing is huge and amazing. The way you tell stories that move people to act for a cause would put many a PR…

Sofie Bribiesca

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:57:08 +1300

okey dokey, I know the feeling.

Jackie Clark

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:41:48 +1300

I should make it clear that the reason I don't go out and actively hit up big players is that I haven't the time – I have a paying job as well. Rob and I are thinking of setting up a body so that big corporates are more willing to…

Jackie Clark

Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:08:00 +1300

And so it has happened.......

Sofie Bribiesca

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:01:13 +1300

Hi Jackie.What about hitting up 2 degs. They have cheap ones and often free ones. Surely you could get them on board.

Jackie Clark

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 20:09:28 +1300

I need prepay SIMS – about 20 of them, if anyone is able to help. Some of the phones we were given had expired SIMS and we need to replace them fairly quicksmart.

Jackie Clark

Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:37:43 +1300

Has anyone got 1) a vaccuum cleaner? (This is for H who has recently had her chn removed from her custody temporarily while she gets her life together. She's moving towns to be near them, and has got a house to go it. She says it's the only thing she…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:10:45 +1300

In my blog – the italics are just explanations.

Hilary Stace

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 15:59:11 +1300

Why is everything in italics?

Jackie Clark

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 14:06:12 +1300

Christina would like you all to know that the current most urgent needs are:

Needed at the refuge:
Cooking lessons: Volunteers for Tuesdays 1-2pm. With a team of ladies, can be rostered on.

Household appliances such as blender, blender sticks/whizzes, slow cooker etc to teach the ladies how to make…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:07:02 +1300

Hola. It's me again.
Mentor training dates have changed.

The Refuge Training Evening dates have been changed (to accommodate those away Waitangi Day) to:
Thursday 20th February, 7-9pm, Mangere Law Centre, Mangere Town Square for Information and Training.
And:
Thursday 27th February, 7-9pm, Mangere Law Centre, Mangere Town Square for…

Jackie Clark

Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:15:39 +1300

The pantry is officially empty. One of my lovely tweeps did a huge shop for Refuge just after Xmas, and all that food is gone. To fill the pantry, and another cupboard, it was over $400.
People have been sending supermarket vouchers (Countdown is the closest one) and that’s just…

Jackie Clark

Sat, 25 Jan 2014 07:44:26 +1300

I didn't answer this correctly at the time, Morgan. We'll be setting up a givealittle page. We're just waiting for the accountant of the Refuge to register with the Telecom Foundation first. Make things more official, like.
The first board meeting is at the end of January so I expect…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:46:23 +1300

For all those interested: Te Whare Marama Refuge Mentoring Information and Training evening (in terms of mentoring, only women required, thankyou)
Venue: Community Law Centre, 9/27 Mangere Town Square, Mangere,
Date: Thursday, 13th February, 7pm

It would be great to see you there.

Alternately, if you’re interested in finding out…

Jackie Clark

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:23:31 +1300

Hail, fellow travellers well met. One of the residents is moving out this weekend, and has just asked me if I would be able to get her a TV. This is a constant need – with such a small house and so many kids to keep busy, sometimes a TV…

Jackie Clark

Tue, 14 Jan 2014 10:10:38 +1300

I would like to publicly acknowledge dear reader, Carol Edmonds, who so kindly not only donated bedding and towels to the Refuge, but also bought the kids lollies (which were gobbled up immediately) and dollies and teddybears of a very stylish variety. B (3) has the dolly, and M (4…

Jackie Clark

Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:51:02 +1300

I have updated the needs list here and yesterday I took L to her very first eye exam. Here's a bit of her story, as told to me.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 03 Jan 2014 17:26:26 +1300

M arrived at Refuge yesterday. She needs nothing but our love and support.

She's pretty scared, right about now.

Jackie Clark

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 13:24:08 +1300

Does anyone want to do some painting? We're going to paint the Refuge lounge, and all of the paint has been kindly donated. Please email me.

Hilary Stace

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 07:51:12 +1300

Nice to hear Jackie and her real human voice on Morning Report just now talking about the cause and the role of the #twitteraunties

Jackie Clark

Sun, 22 Dec 2013 06:01:08 +1300

Christina is starting a mentoring programme in February. This is what she says: "We are looking for any woman who would like to mentor one of our mums. There will be a training/info evening for those interested and explaining what's involved. Mainly connecting with a mum either weekly or fortnitely…

Hilary Stace

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 21:04:53 +1300

Jackie, happy to help (from a distance, if I can) if there are any disability issues.

Hilary Stace

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:46:03 +1300

Most refuges aren't accessible, apparently. Not their fault and they are unlikely to have any spare funds to make them so. We need universal design so that accessibility for all is just a normal part of all and any building.

Jackie Clark

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 12:06:37 +1300

There aren't currently any disabled children at Refuge, Hilary. Their accessiblilty isn't great (it's a rented HNZ house). I can ask Christina if you like? She runs a solo parent group in the community as well, and there are bound to be parents who require some extra help.

Hilary Stace

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 07:22:18 +1300

Thank you Jackie. You are a good woman, and I love what you are doing.

I was wondering whether there are any disabled children who might have extra needs? Not sure how I can help from here – and support is probably very person specific – but maybe helping source…

Jackie Clark

Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:36:06 +1300

Yesterday was the Refuge Xmas Party, and there are so many people to thank for their generosity. Many of you emailed Russell or I and offered valuable help, and I want you to know how appreciated that is. You must know that you are making a very big difference in…

Jackie Clark

Tue, 17 Dec 2013 07:11:59 +1300

And here we have the list for next year of things that need doing, and skills that you have that you can offer.

Jackie Clark

Mon, 16 Dec 2013 07:05:18 +1300

That is indeed the place, Chris. Today, RNZ are coming out to Te Whare Marama with me, I think they're doing a Morning Report package. And on Thursday, the Herald On Sunday is coming to the Refuge Xmas party – there are 85 ex-Refuge families who still recieve support when…

Chris Waugh

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 18:37:33 +1300

Hi Jackie, is this the refuge you're helping?

Good work, by the way.

Jackie Clark

Sat, 14 Dec 2013 05:41:57 +1300

This thread is just full of me isn't it? Never mind. I wanted to update you all a bit on what's been going on behind the scenes. Many of you have sent me, and Russell, emails and I thank you so much for what you are doing. There have been…

Jackie Clark

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 13:19:18 +1300

And here's a permanent link with all the questions you may have about technology needs of the refuge.

http://prng.net/donate/

Jackie Clark

Mon, 09 Dec 2013 12:45:59 +1300

Hi everyone. I need your help. Christina is hoping to sort out the clothing shed at Te Whare Marama. She needs people to there during working hours, and give her a hand. The sooner the better. (The clothing shed is where she keeps all the clothes that current residents aren't…

Hebe

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 10:57:43 +1300

You are the gem in this!

Jackie Clark

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 09:47:48 +1300

It does. And one of the things I am most heartened about this is how many people are wanting to do something for their local Refuges. It's just a wonderful byproduct of all this madness.

Hebe

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 09:24:48 +1300

Jackie: you are amazing. I've been following this and am determined to chip in locally after Christmas — the need intensifies in January-February after the "festive" season.

Jackie Clark

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 08:27:38 +1300

By way of thanks, I wrote a little something.

Jackie Clark

Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:56:12 +1300

Does anyone own a van we can borrow, please? Need to get some sizeable furniture out to the Refuge......

Jackie Clark

Fri, 06 Dec 2013 13:10:14 +1300

No need for the truck! Urgent Couriers came to the rescue and sent 2 of their courier cars to pick up the stuff and deliver to Refuge! Awesome work, people.

Jackie Clark

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:27:53 +1300

I wonder if anyone has a truck/van that they are willing to use to transport some stuff to the Refuge. A lovely PAS reader wants to unload this stuff, and Refuge doesn't have a suitable van. Can anyone help with that?

Cameron

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 11:49:23 +1300

Jackie et al,

if one wanted to contact a local Refuge and find out how many kids need gifts, how would one (as a man) do that in the least threatening way possible? would the email addresses make the most sense? I'd like to see what I can put together…

mobsta

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:35:59 +1300

Jackie – it is a beautiful thing you are doing.

Last year my wife, who is one half of Tory and Ko Jewellery in Wellington, decided to collect presents for children in Refuges in the Wellington region. Sse contacted them and was told that the Wellington refuge does OK and…

Roger Lacey

Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:12:31 +1300

Thank you Jackie for highlighting this cause, I've chipped in with a donation and hope many more can do the same.

Russell Brown

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:50:51 +1300

Perhaps edit the main post to include this info?

Done.

Rich Lock

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 22:24:28 +1300

Morgan you can just put money in their account, if you like.
Use Jackie as the reference: it’s ASB 12-3076-0489694-00

Perhaps edit the main post to include this info?

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 18:03:27 +1300

And George, Chris tells me I'm going to meet her next Wednesday. She's coming to our wrapping party.....

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:45:22 +1300

Yes, thanks Lynley – we're looking at this too.

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:44:50 +1300

Um. I don't know!

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:44:23 +1300

Aha! They said they had a lawyer on board....

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:43:51 +1300

thanks Anthea

Fiona

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 17:09:30 +1300

Am in Wellington, so will definitely donate cash as that is probably the most practical thing.

Also, if they want fresh fruit and homemade jams, perhaps if they haven't already they could get in contact with Community Fruit Harvesting – https://www.facebook.com/pickfruit

Lynley Chapman

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:41:45 +1300

We have a fantastic group here in Porirua http://kiwicommunityassistance.weebly.com/ who support various and many community agencies. They have received large quantities of toiletries, linen, towels, robes etc from one of the major Wellington hotels. Perhaps this is another avenue to approach for regular donations to the refuge? Hope this might…

George Darroch

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:33:40 +1300

Ah, wonderful! My Mum chairs their board – they're an excellent organisation providing incredible help to people in need. I believe one of the reasons they're not part of the traditional collective is because they have a whanau-based model, which allows for reconciliation (if and when it is appropriate), and…

Susan Snowdon

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:45:22 +1300

So, used clothes and bras are ok? If in good condition of course. (Don't think my old knickers will do anyone any good...) And if one made a regular contribution, is this able to be used as a tax deduction? Might as well ask. Good luck and thanks Jackie.

Anthea Whittle

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:28:17 +1300

Have emailed, I will do a clear out and I'm sure I have wardrobe, shoes, toiletries and other usefuls to pass on. Will spread the word too!

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:10:58 +1300

Morgan you can just put money in their account, if you like.
Use Jackie as the reference: it's ASB 12-3076-0489694-00

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:08:19 +1300

It is, George. They've had a new Co-ordinator for the last year, and she's doing absolute wonders. She loves the women so very much, and is very passionate about advocating for them.

Morgan Nichol

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:07:48 +1300

I find it a bit easier to give money than stuff. Can you set up a givealittle or something? Or does that mess up their other funding?

I hit up the big phone companies for a bit of support. That works sometimes, who knows.

Emma Hart

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 13:11:13 +1300

Yup, which city, please, so I can direct my shout-out.

Yeah, it's Auckland.

TracyMac

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:26:16 +1300

Yup, which city, please, so I can direct my shout-out.

George Darroch

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:11:40 +1300

Hi Jackie, thanks for doing this. Is this Te Whare Marama o Mangere Refuge?

Jackie Clark

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 11:02:34 +1300

Oh Jo. That would be amazing. It's an ongoing need, the small stuff that no-one ever thinks about so that would so kind x

Joanna

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 10:34:09 +1300

Gonna email all the beauty product PR companies who send me stuff to review and see what they can do about providing toiletries...

James Burnett

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:44:40 +1300

I've tweeted RB about some help I can provide – should be in touch soon!

Russell Brown

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:43:32 +1300

Hi all. The email form appears to have broken at a bad time. I’ll get it fixed asap.

Update: Fixed!

Public Address

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 08:43:31 +1300

Discussion from blog post.