The Hibiscus Coast Community House logo says “for the community, with the community“. With this in mind we are always looking for new ways that we can support local groups, families and individuals. Below are some of our projects that we hope will make a difference in our community. We have been able to fund these from the support we receive ourselves. This embodies our motto. The community is helping us to help the community.
Breakfast in Schools
We began this programme in 2015 at three local schools. We set them up with plates, bowls, mugs, cutlery etc from our shop. Initially some of our volunteers were involved in running the sessions but now they are run by the school. Gulf Harbour is the only school currently involved.
Thanks to our very generous sponsor Pratt Investments we supply the food as needed and thanks to on-line shopping it is delivered straight to the school.
On the menu are Weetbix, Cornflakes, Ricies, Milo, toast with margarine, jam, honey or Marmite. Children with full tummies tend to be happier, learn more readily and behave more co-operatively.
Support for Local Not-For Profit Groups & Organisations
Many local groups that do a wonderful job in the community find it hard to get all the funding they need for equipment, events, people and whatever else it takes to deliver their service. We have been there ourselves in the past! Applying for funding is a time-consuming and often disappointing exercise.
To support these groups we are now offering the chance to become the recipient of a day’s takings from our Community Shop. On the second Tuesday of each month we donate the takings for that day to a local not-for-profit group or organisation for a pre-approved purpose. The amount is usually between $700 and $1 000 depending on how busy the shop has been. Groups who publicise their day can bring in extra customers.
Local groups can apply, or if we hear or read of a group needing some support, we contact them and offer this opportunity. Each month we advertise who the recipient will be and try to spread the word about their work. You can help by dropping in to buy something on that day. Whatever we raise that day goes directly to the group.
If you would like to nominate a group or organisation, get in touch and we will see if they meet our criteria.
In 2025 we have donated to Sharks Softball Club, Duke of Edinburgh students at Orewa College, Orewa Toy Library, Northern Dance Group, Orewa Community Patrol, Sing Up Rodney and next month is booked for the Special Olympians featured recently in Hibiscus Matters.
We also donated $5 000 to Centrestage Theatre towards renovating its building which is a great asset to the community. We hope the new chairs, curtains etc will modernise the venue and make it look great.
Recently we sponsored a preschool activity book for five local preschools which was a new venture for us.
Orewa Community Garden
Several years ago we responded to a need for a community garden project when we were approached by Sustainable Orewa. They have developed a magnificent garden behind our childcare building and a team of enthusiastic members is maintaining this and providing healthy, fresh vegetables to ourselves and others in the community. You can join in on Saturday mornings between 9.00 and 11.00 am.
Help Us Help Our Community
