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I just want to give a huge shout-out to a few amazing people and groups who made our Christmas giveaway possible 💛
Firstly, a massive thank you to St David's Church Opp Shop in Edgecumbe and Heart Space Thrift Store in Whakatāne. Without their help and incredible support, we wouldn’t have been able to complete our end-of-year orders or put together the clothing parcels for our two Christmas Giveaway families. It’s so important that small groups like ours support one another, and I’m incredibly grateful for the collaborative spirit of both stores and their wonderful teams.
Secondly, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated money so we could purchase presents for the children in our two recipient families. Because of your generosity, we’ve been able to buy some truly fantastic gifts for the tamariki — ones we know they’re going to absolutely LOVE! I’m not sure everyone is comfortable being named, so I’ll simply say a big thank you to all who donated, with special appreciation to one of our incredible volunteers who gave so generously, the Whakatāne Knitting Nannas, and the Mid-North Island Quaker community for an amazingly generous donation that made such a meaningful difference.
And finally, a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated volunteers for all the hard work sorting and wrapping over the past couple of weeks during this final push before Christmas—you are absolute stars ⭐
My heart is so full of aroha and appreciation, and I’m beyond excited to pass on these beautiful gifts and clothing parcels to two incredibly deserving families this week.
Once again, THANK YOU!!! 💛💛💛
🧺 Final Donations for 2025 – Last Day Friday 19th December 🧺
As the year winds down, the last day for clothing donations to The Clothing Project will be Friday 19th December.
We’ll be pausing donations over the summer to give our hardworking team (and our amazing drop-off sites) a well-deserved break. Donations will be welcomed again from Monday 19th January 2026.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated, sorted, or supported us this year — your generosity has made a huge difference for whānau in our community!
#TheClothingProject #Donations
Another month wrapped up — and what an incredible one it’s been. 💛
Behind every number in our stats are real people, real families, and real moments of kindness that make all the difference.
To everyone who placed an order, to every volunteer who showed up and donated their time, and to every supporter who cheers us on quietly from the sidelines — thank you. Your generosity fuels this mahi, and we’re so grateful for each and every one of you.
Here’s to another month of community spirit, connection, and caring for one another. 🌟 Thank you!
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And just like that, all our orders for the year are completed!!! 76 boxes and bags ready to get passed on to their new homes in time for Xmas! 🥰 Thank you everyone for helping make this possible!!!
✨ Thank You, Edgecumbe! ✨
A huge thank you to our amazing community for your generosity and enthusiasm at the Christmas Market last Friday, at the Edgecumbe Riverslea Mall. Your support truly made the night something special! 🎄💚
A big shout-out to Beulah Services Concrete for sponsoring our gift-wrapping station and to ChrisFord Events for choosing us as the recipient charity. And thanks to our wonderful volunteers for coming out to wrap all your presents!! Thanks to your kindness, we raised $50 to go towards our Christmas Giveaway next week!
It was such an incredible event — from the festive spirit to all the gorgeous doggies dressed in their Christmas best 🐶🎅 — we loved seeing everyone enjoying the evening.
Now it’s all go this week as we head out to buy presents for the two families we’re supporting this Christmas… and thanks to our wonderful community, we’ve got an extra $50 to make their holiday even brighter.
Thank you all so much for your support, generosity, and Christmas cheer! ❤️🎁
#TheClothingProject #Christmas #ChristmasGiveaway #ThankYou #EdgecumbeLocal
Today is the last day for Christmas Giveaway donations!
It’s the final day to drop off gifts and donations for our 2025 Christmas Giveaway — and what a special time of year this is for us! This is the only time during the year that we get to meet the whānau we’re supporting, and every year it moves us to tears to see the joy, relief, and aroha shared.
Next week we’ll be busy wrapping, tagging, and preparing everything for deliveries which start Monday 15th December — making sure every gift is ready to bring a little extra happiness to our two local whānau this Christmas.
Thank you to everyone who has donated — your generosity makes this incredibly meaningful work possible.
#TheClothingProject #ChristmasGiveaway #DonationDrive #MakeChristmasMagical #Donate #LastChance
🎄✨ Tomorrow’s the night everyone!! ✨🎄
We’ll be at the Annual Christmas Night Market at Riverslea Mall in Edgecumbe, tomorrow from 4pm–8pm — and if you’ve got gifts that still need wrapping, we’ve got you covered!
Swing by our Get Wrapped stall (proudly sponsored by Beulah Concreting Services) and let us wrap your presents for a simple gold coin donation. Easy for you, and every coin helps support the mahi of The Clothing Project. 💚
While you’re there, soak up all the festive goodness — live music, the Santa Paws Parade 🐾, kids activities, Santa photos 🎅, food stalls, and plenty of local treasures to browse.
Pop your gifts in a bag tonight, or buy some at the market, and bring them along — we can’t wait to see you! 🎁💛
#EdgecumbeChristmasMarket #GetWrapped #TheClothingProject #SupportLocal #ChristmasInTheBay
A Huge Thank You to Our Volunteers!
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers. Your time, energy, and aroha have made a real difference for so many whānau in our community this year.
Our final volunteering day for 2025 will be this Friday 5th December, and we’ll be welcoming you back to start the new year on Wednesday 4th February 2026.
We are so grateful for everything you do — from sorting and packing, to washing, knitting, mending, to supporting our project at events — your mahi is at the heart of The Clothing Project.
If you’ve ever thought about joining our wonderful volunteering team, we’d love to hear from you! Get in touch to find out how you can be part of this amazing whānau in 2026.
#TheClothingProject #Volunteers #HappyNewYear #MerryChristmas
The final Day for Christmas Giveaway Donations is this Friday 5th December!
This Friday is your last chance to drop off gifts and donations for our 2025 Christmas Giveaway.
Next week, our team will be busy wrapping, tagging, and preparing everything so it’s ready to bring joy to our two nominated whānau, with deliveries being made during the week starting Monday 15th December!
A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far — your generosity makes this special Christmas delivery possible!
#TheClothingProject #ChristmasGiveaway #DonationDrive #MakeChristmasMagical #Donate #LastChance
✨ Incoming Orders Now Closed — But We Need Your Help! ✨
We’ve officially closed incoming orders for the year, and now we’re head-down working through a big pile of parcels that need to be completed before we wrap up for Christmas.
But… we’re desperately low on some key sizes, and we can’t finish these parcels without your help. If you have outgrown children’s clothing at home — or spot something on the sale racks — please consider donating so our tamariki can receive their parcels before Xmas! ❤️🎁
Sizes we urgently need (Boys & Girls):
👕 18–24 months
👕 2 years
👕 3 years
👕 4 years
👕 9 years (boys only)
Drop-off locations:
📍 Plunket — 10 Victoria Street, Whakatāne
📍 Stitchtec Embroidery — 124 Commerce Street, Whakatāne
📍 Peppers Building Supplies — 69 Main Street, Edgecumbe
📍 Little Moments Childcare Office — 60a West End Road, Ōhope
🗓 Final day for donations for 2025 is Friday 19th December
Please drop off your donations before then — every little bit truly helps. 💛
Thank you so much, community. Let’s make sure every child receives something special this Christmas. 🎄✨
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