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Who is The Clothing Project? 💛 Have you heard of us but not really sure what it is we do? Or perhaps you're just discovering us for the first time!? Here's a bit about us... ❓️ Why ❓️ We believe every child deserves access to clean, warm, seasonal clothing — and for families to know their community cares about them. When children have the basics they need, they’re able to thrive. ❓️ What ❓️ We create beautifully packaged gift boxes filled with clothing and essentials for children from newborn to 12 years old. Each box is packed especially for the child receiving it. Tamariki over 3 receive a book in their box, and those under 3 get a cuddly soft toy. ❓️ How ❓️ We work alongside amazing local organisations who support families facing tough times, including: ⭐️ Whakatane Plunket ⭐️ Whakatane Financial Mentoring Service ⭐️ Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau Hauora ⭐️ Healthy Homes ⭐️ Rangiatea Whakatāne School for Young Parents ⭐️ Te Tohu o te Ora o Ngāti Awa ⭐️ Eastbay REAP These organisations can request gift boxes for the tamariki in the whānau who need them. The clothing inside each box is generously donated by our community — clean, high-quality pre-loved clothes ready to be loved again. It’s our incredible team of volunteers who make it all possible — generously giving their time and energy to sort through donated clothing and carefully pack each gift box with love. 💛 ❓️ Where ❓️ We're based in Edgecumbe and support families right across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. ❓️ When ❓️ We've been in operation since 2013!! That's over 2200 gift boxes lovingly gifted to children in our community! 🤩 Community kindness, packed with care and shared with love. 📦✨ Want to know more or find out how you can help? Flick us a message!! 💛 #TheClothingProject #PackedWithCare #SharedWithLove #CommunityKindness #AboutUs

🎉 Just ONE WEEK to go! 🎉 The countdown is on for the Have a Heart Expo & Family Festival, and the team from The Clothing Project will be there! We’d absolutely love for you to come and visit our stall, say hello, and learn a little more about what we do for local whānau. 💛 Right now, we’re desperately in need of volunteers, and the expo is the perfect chance to find out how you can get involved. Whether you’ve got a little time to spare or are keen to become a regular helping hand, every bit of support makes a huge difference. Our friendly team will be there to: ✨ Chat about what The Clothing Project does ✨ Answer any questions you might have ✨ Share how you can become a volunteer ✨ Tell you about the impact we’re making in our community 🎨 And we’ll also have a fun colouring page for the kids, so bring the little ones along too! 📅 Saturday 21 March ⏰ 10am – 2pm 📍 Whakatāne War Memorial Hall & Grounds Come along, enjoy the festivities, and pop by to see us. We’d love to meet you! 🌈 #TheClothingProject #VolunteersNeeded #CommunitySupport #HaveAHeartExpo #Whakatāne #GiveBack

Next Friday is our very first Whānau “Helping Hands” session! 🤝 Friday 20th March 9:30am – 12pm 73 Main Street Edgecumbe All parents, grandparents, and carers are welcome. Bring the tamariki, bring a friend, and come along for a cuppa, a chat, and a chance to help support our community together. 💛 The work isn't hard, just sorting through children's clothing! There'll be plenty of laughs and training will be provided! We’d love to see you there! 💛 #HelpingHands #WhanauSession #GroupVolunteering #TheClothingProject #PackedWithCare #SharedWithLove

👕 Free Clothing at the Have a Heart Expo & Family Festival 👕 If you or someone in your whānau could use a little extra support right now, come and visit The Clothing Project at the Have a Heart Expo & Family Festival. We’ll be bringing along plenty of free clothing for anyone who needs it — no questions asked. ✨ 'As-is' adult clothing tub ✨ 'As-is' kids’ clothing tub ✨ Gift bags of good condition baby clothing Everything will be free to take, so please pop by and have a look. Whether you need a few items for your tamariki, something for yourself, or know someone who might benefit — we’re here for our community. 💛 📅 Saturday 21 March 2026 ⏰ 10am – 2pm 📍 Whakatāne War Memorial Hall & Grounds While you’re there, come meet our friendly volunteers, say hi to our plush mascot, and enjoy everything this awesome free community event has to offer. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌈 #TheClothingProject #CommunityCare #WhānauSupport #FreeClothing #HaveAHeartExpo #Whakatāne

We're busily working away behind the scenes here at The Clothing Project so social media hasn't been as regular as it normally is, sorry about that! But we've got lots of cool things coming very soon so be sure to keep an eye out and feel free to share our page with your friends! 👀 And in light of International Women's Day yesterday, I'd like to give a huge shout out to my fellow working (and non-working!) mamas! The Clothing Project has always had mamas at it's core. It's certainly not easy, but we're smashing it! 💪 #TheClothingProject #InternationalWomensDay #WorkingHard

It's time for our first monthly impact overview for 2026, and while the orders have been slow to get running, the donations sure haven't! We've been absolutely blown away by the generosity of the local community who have donated a combined amount of 485.8kgs (!!!) of clothing, toys, books and other essential items! Our volunteers have been busily sorting through the mountain of donations, with lots of washing and folding happening! We can't do this without the incredible generosity of donors and volunteers, so if you're interested in supporting us in any way, please get in touch! We're a friendly bunch! 🥰 #TheClothingProject #PackedWithCare #SharedWithLove #MonthlyImpact

Psst… want to stay in the loop? 👀 Our quarterly newsletter is now open to everyone!! Jump on our website to sign up and get all the updates, stories, and good vibes from The Clothing Project straight to your inbox! https://www.theclothingproject.co.nz/newsletter #TheClothingProject #PackedWithCare #SharedWithLove #Newsletter #QuarterlyNewletter #StayInTheLoop

Join us on the third Friday of each month (term-time only) at The Clothing Project for a relaxed, whānau-friendly volunteering session. ❤️ When: Third Friday of each month, 9:30am – 12pm (term-time only) 🧡 Where: 73 Main Street, Edgecumbe 💛 Who: Parents, caregivers, grandparents (tamariki welcome!) 💚 What: Sort clothing donations and pack gift parcels 💙 Why: Connect with other adults, let your tamariki play safely, and help local families in need Come along for a relaxed, whānau-friendly session where you can stay for half an hour or the full 2.5 hours — whatever works for you. Training is provided, and every hour you spend makes a real difference for families and children in challenging situations. Bring a friend… or two, and enjoy a morning of connection, care, and community! ‼️ Please note ‼️ Caregivers remain responsible for supervising their tamariki at all times. While our space is whānau-friendly, it is not a daycare or playcentre, so adults are expected to keep an eye on their tamariki to ensure they are safe and happy. #TheClothingProject #HelpingHands #WhanauVolunteering #PackedWithCare #SharedWithLove