Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland donates $20,000 towards new van for City Mission

Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland (RCDA) has donated $20,000 towards a new van for the Auckland City Mission.

The Toyota Hiace 10 seater passenger vehicle will be used by the Mission to transport clients as part of its Social Detoxification and Homeless services.

“The Mission’s previous van was badly in need of replacement and we are incredibly grateful to the RCDA for providing us with such a generous donation towards the purchase of a replacement vehicle,” says Auckland City Missioner, Dame Diane Robertson.

“The new van will allow us to transport clients involved in our Drug & Alcohol (Social Detoxification) and Homeless services programmes, so that they can attend meetings, go on organised outings and participate in Mission activities.”

RCDA President, Mark Jenkins, says the donation came about as part of the organisation’s commitment to making a positive difference to the Central Auckland community.

“We are thrilled to announce that RCDA has contributed funding towards the purchase of a Hiace van for the City Mission’s Detoxification and Homeless services,” says Mr Jenkins.

“Following continued discussions with the Mission, it was decided that this was a tangible way for RCDA to make a difference to Aucklanders living in very difficult circumstances. This donation will allow the Mission to continue to provide important services to those in desperate need – something the RCDA is proud to support.”

In 2014, the City Mission’s Drug & Alcohol Services worked with 386 residential clients and 148 community clients to help them overcome their drug and alcohol addictions.

During this time, the Mission’s Homeless Service organised 26 regular activities for homeless clients, including community gardens, art classes and a drama club. All activities provide a sense of worth and identity for participants.

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