Taranaki Retreat - A New Zealand Suicide Prevention Initiative
By Jamie Allen
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Taranaki Retreat - A New Zealand Suicide Prevention Initiative
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Taranaki Retreat is a Kiwi initiative (not restricted to Taranaki) which has been under construction since early 2014. We are devastated that every year that goes by; so many New Zealanders are lost to suicide. We believe that making a difference in this happens through giving people options and support when things are going to custard, and expressing the truth that it's ok not to be OK.
THANKS to Pledgeme, we have raised over $12,000 to finish our last building on site and get this sanctuary open for New Zealanders.PLEASE continue to support us until our campaign ends.
ALL that you pledge for Taranaki Retreat will be ploughed into the Charity's fund for support - which provides for food, transport and counselling of families and individuals just like you and me.
Here's one of the teams at work, building the cosy warm guest accommodation which will house up to eleven people at a time, for free:
At this place of safety, people going through crisis - individuals or families - will be able to stay, for up to three weeks, for no cost. Be welcomed, well fed, safe and valued. They will get to know a support team who are committed to making a long-term difference in their situation long-term during and after their stay - whether that counselling; debt-support; therapy or advocacy.
Since we launched this charity in 2014 (watch our video to see how we started - and now look at our photos to see where we've come to!), we have seen incredible generosity in making this a reality for Kiwis. Over $750,000 has been raised. Our remaining funding gap is tiny; we are committed to being open in time for that tricky time of year - this Christmas.
Here's some of the awesome team taking a little time out during the build. We need YOUR support to get this open - PLEASE help us.
We have found the strongest support has come from people who themselves have experienced a loss to suicide, either in their immediate whanau or circle of friends, or more widely.
We know that that is most of us.
We also know that YOU want to see things change and our teenagers who find that they have nowhere to turn to, to know there is a place which cries out how much we all care. Please help us over the last hurdle.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for reading this - you may never know the people who you will support through your pledge - but you can rest assured that lives will be saved by your generosity. Note that any Pledge that you make (if we are successful) will be receipted - and tax deductible.
Like us on Facebook - look for "Taranaki Retreat"
...or check out our website here.
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WELL over the half-way stage.... check out our new video!
16/11/2016 at 9:47 PM
Kia ora dear Support Crew
Thank you, thank you for making a pledge to support the opening of Taranaki Retreat. You might like to view our awesome animation which tells a little of the kaupapa of this initiative.
You are AMAZING for supporting us.
Please spread the word - and help us get over the line.
With love,
The Retreat Team
THANK YOU - thank you, thank you for your pledge
11/11/2016 at 12:19 PM
Dear Friend
Thank you so, so much for making a Pledge for our Campaign to get the Retreat open in time for Christmas. We have just hit the $5000 mark - and that is because of YOU.
We have a chunky waiting-list for people to come and stay, and it's indescribably encouraging to know that we are edging closer and closer to making that happen.
I'll get out of your inbox now - I really just wanted to say thanks.
Arohanui
Jamie
Pledgers 86
07/12/2016 at 2:44pm
06/12/2016 at 5:02pm
02/12/2016 at 2:57pm
"Happy to support them :)"
02/12/2016 at 12:45pm
01/12/2016 at 4:25pm
"Beautiful idea"
30/11/2016 at 9:07pm
"Would just like to say what a wonderful job you are all doing. So very proud of you all. X"
30/11/2016 at 7:34am
"All the very best in your endeavours!"
29/11/2016 at 9:58pm
"Love what you are doing!!! So inspiring. Much love ❤️ "
29/11/2016 at 9:31pm
29/11/2016 at 8:26pm
29/11/2016 at 7:37pm
"Thank you!!!"
29/11/2016 at 7:34pm
"Can't wait to see this place open."
29/11/2016 at 7:10pm
"Love supporting great causes."
29/11/2016 at 6:41pm
29/11/2016 at 3:01pm
"Love this kaupapa and all it will mean for those who need space to stand and grow strong again. Arohanui "
29/11/2016 at 10:20am
26/11/2016 at 4:44pm
"Kia Kaha Jamie & Suzy. We are praying and hoping that everything will be ready by Christmas, and that you get all the support you need. "
26/11/2016 at 5:10am
24/11/2016 at 11:57pm
"Hope and pray that you will reach your target, Jamie and Team!"
24/11/2016 at 9:28pm
24/11/2016 at 3:58pm
"Well done such a great idea"
24/11/2016 at 2:01pm
24/11/2016 at 12:17pm
"Wonderful work. God bless you."
24/11/2016 at 10:42am
24/11/2016 at 10:37am
"Namaste Friends xoxo"
23/11/2016 at 6:27pm
" Hope it's a Happy Christmas to all involved."
21/11/2016 at 7:09pm
21/11/2016 at 2:29pm
"This money is to help towards your final set up costs, kindly donated by those who donated to Fighting the Blues."
18/11/2016 at 8:15pm
"You've made it this far, we hope this will help to open your doors for Christmas. Promise we'll come and visit one day. Good luck Gang!"
17/11/2016 at 8:38pm
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Taranaki Retreat - A New Zealand Suicide Prevention Initiative
Project 2016-11-08 09:13:00 +1300
Taranaki Retreat is a Kiwi initiative (not restricted to Taranaki) which has been under construction since early 2014. We are devastated that every year that goes by; so many New Zealanders are lost to suicide. We believe that making a difference in this happens through giving people options and support when things are going to custard, and expressing the truth that it's ok not to be OK.
THANKS to Pledgeme, we have raised over $12,000 to finish our last building on site and get this sanctuary open for New Zealanders.PLEASE continue to support us until our campaign ends.
ALL that you pledge for Taranaki Retreat will be ploughed into the Charity's fund for support - which provides for food, transport and counselling of families and individuals just like you and me.
Here's one of the teams at work, building the cosy warm guest accommodation which will house up to eleven people at a time, for free:
At this place of safety, people going through crisis - individuals or families - will be able to stay, for up to three weeks, for no cost. Be welcomed, well fed, safe and valued. They will get to know a support team who are committed to making a long-term difference in their situation long-term during and after their stay - whether that counselling; debt-support; therapy or advocacy.
Since we launched this charity in 2014 (watch our video to see how we started - and now look at our photos to see where we've come to!), we have seen incredible generosity in making this a reality for Kiwis. Over $750,000 has been raised. Our remaining funding gap is tiny; we are committed to being open in time for that tricky time of year - this Christmas.
Here's some of the awesome team taking a little time out during the build. We need YOUR support to get this open - PLEASE help us.
We have found the strongest support has come from people who themselves have experienced a loss to suicide, either in their immediate whanau or circle of friends, or more widely.
We know that that is most of us.
We also know that YOU want to see things change and our teenagers who find that they have nowhere to turn to, to know there is a place which cries out how much we all care. Please help us over the last hurdle.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for reading this - you may never know the people who you will support through your pledge - but you can rest assured that lives will be saved by your generosity. Note that any Pledge that you make (if we are successful) will be receipted - and tax deductible.
Like us on Facebook - look for "Taranaki Retreat"
...or check out our website here.
Comments
You need to pledge to see this update.
WELL over the half-way stage.... check out our new video!
16/11/2016 at 9:47 PM
Kia ora dear Support Crew
Thank you, thank you for making a pledge to support the opening of Taranaki Retreat. You might like to view our awesome animation which tells a little of the kaupapa of this initiative.
You are AMAZING for supporting us.
Please spread the word - and help us get over the line.
With love,
The Retreat Team
THANK YOU - thank you, thank you for your pledge
11/11/2016 at 12:19 PM
Dear Friend
Thank you so, so much for making a Pledge for our Campaign to get the Retreat open in time for Christmas. We have just hit the $5000 mark - and that is because of YOU.
We have a chunky waiting-list for people to come and stay, and it's indescribably encouraging to know that we are edging closer and closer to making that happen.
I'll get out of your inbox now - I really just wanted to say thanks.
Arohanui
Jamie
07/12/2016 at 2:44pm
06/12/2016 at 5:02pm
02/12/2016 at 2:57pm
"Happy to support them :)"
02/12/2016 at 12:45pm
01/12/2016 at 4:25pm
"Beautiful idea"
30/11/2016 at 9:07pm
"Would just like to say what a wonderful job you are all doing. So very proud of you all. X"
30/11/2016 at 7:34am
"All the very best in your endeavours!"
29/11/2016 at 9:58pm
"Love what you are doing!!! So inspiring. Much love ❤️ "
29/11/2016 at 9:31pm
29/11/2016 at 8:26pm
29/11/2016 at 7:37pm
"Thank you!!!"
29/11/2016 at 7:34pm
"Can't wait to see this place open."
29/11/2016 at 7:10pm
"Love supporting great causes."
29/11/2016 at 6:41pm
29/11/2016 at 3:01pm
"Love this kaupapa and all it will mean for those who need space to stand and grow strong again. Arohanui "
29/11/2016 at 10:20am
26/11/2016 at 4:44pm
"Kia Kaha Jamie & Suzy. We are praying and hoping that everything will be ready by Christmas, and that you get all the support you need. "
26/11/2016 at 5:10am
24/11/2016 at 11:57pm
"Hope and pray that you will reach your target, Jamie and Team!"
24/11/2016 at 9:28pm
24/11/2016 at 3:58pm
"Well done such a great idea"
24/11/2016 at 2:01pm
24/11/2016 at 12:17pm
"Wonderful work. God bless you."
24/11/2016 at 10:42am
24/11/2016 at 10:37am
"Namaste Friends xoxo"
23/11/2016 at 6:27pm
" Hope it's a Happy Christmas to all involved."
21/11/2016 at 7:09pm
21/11/2016 at 2:29pm
"This money is to help towards your final set up costs, kindly donated by those who donated to Fighting the Blues."
18/11/2016 at 8:15pm
"You've made it this far, we hope this will help to open your doors for Christmas. Promise we'll come and visit one day. Good luck Gang!"