How You Can Help Us

 

Donations

One in five New Zealanders is touched by disability and you, or someone close to you, has first hand knowledge of the challenges faced when raising a child, or supporting a family member with a disability, health impairment or special need.

Since 1983, Parent to Parent has been supporting families, making a difference in their lives and helping them navigate the life long journey of disability. We are very fortunate to have the support and help of so many people who volunteer their time, experience and skills. This assistance is truly appreciated and provides critical help for our organisation.

However, to facilitate Support Parent connections, search out quality and up to date information, provide training, programmes, and an organisational infrastructure on an on-going basis, we need resources, services and skills, all of which cost money. This is why now, more than ever, support by way of donations is also vitally important to us so that we can continue to provide our services to families like yours.

There are a number of ways to help us help families and there has never been a better time to set up a regular direct donation or to donate using the payroll giving scheme. The ongoing support of your small gift each month is the most effective way to assist our valuable work. All donations are tax deductible, and there are no longer any restrictions on the amount you can claim back.

Payroll Giving
Payroll giving is the easiest way to donate to Parent to Parent while also helping you by reducing your PAYE tax. For example a donation of $20 each pay earns $6.66 in tax credits that is taken off your PAYE. You will need to give your employer our name, the amount of donation you want to make, pay periods over which you want the donation to be made and our bank account.

The Direct Donor Programme
You can also choose to donate using the Direct Donor programme. As a Direct Donor, you set an amount you can happily afford and direct credit takes care of the rest. Please contact us on 0508 236 236 or national@parent2parent.org.nz if you would like to discuss this option.

And of course, we happily accept cheques or cash donations just let us know your contact details so we can send you a receipt for your tax return.

Rest assured that any support you can offer will go towards providing vital information, programmes and services to thousands of families throughout New Zealand.

Volunteering For Parent To Parent

A major focus this year is to raise our profile and get our name out into the public. During our awareness week we need volunteers to help 'shake the buckets' on the 9th August for our Street Appeal. Help us to help families who have a child with a disability, health impairment or special need.

If you can help for an hour or two in any of our regions, please contact us now.

Contact:
Email: national@parent2parent.org.nz
Phone: 0508 236 236