30/08/2026
The Chapple family has been a valued part of the ACROSS whānau, including through their connection to our Board. It is heartening to see their generosity continuing to support community initiatives through the donation of this van.
Community supporting community is what makes a real difference. Thank you to the Chapple family and all those working tirelessly to help others. 💙
Ok they say put something out into the universe and see what comes back… so here goes 🤞🦋
BCC - is absolutely chockablock… we need all to pick up their requests please urgently , as we have another 20 odd sitting in our “email in-box” to start on Monday.
Just to confirm our 60+ service organisations pick up their requests and deliver … these are requests direct to us from public .
Brett - driver of the van donated by the Chapple family has offered this Wednesday to drive around between Palmy , Feilding and wider to deliver your box ups if needed… BUT …this comes at a cost to us :-
SO:- .. Do we ask each box up request to pay $5 for box up to be dropped off Wednesday?
Or:-…Do we hope we get generously gifted a Petrol Card ?
As we know as soon as we start deliveries on a Wednesday this will become more regular :- yes Brett will always travel with a mate - yes box ups will be put just inside your fence and you will receive a text to say they are there…but this is a big undertaking for BCC - especially Brett and a colleague who are offering this .
Community - supporting community, not for profit now over 100,000+ items in 6months have been returned to community in support .. do we now do this step..-as we have no room left 🤷♀️👍
