Bayleys Christmas Hampers - Happiness House Queenstown

"Christmas cheer" means lightness of spirit, joy, or happiness that one feels at Christmas time. However for many people in the Wakatipu, Christmas cheer means added stress trying to make ends meet and no time off with family because time and a half pays are too important. Add to that the consequences of COVID-19 and you are left with families and individuals in serious need of extra support.

Here at Bayleys we want to help families in the Wakatipu feel the holiday cheer and we believe that even the smallest gesture can make a difference. That's why we have decided to raise funds to put Christmas Hampers together. The hampers will include toys/puzzles/children's books/magazines/gifts for mum and dad/toiletries/non-perishable foods/vouchers.

We are asking everyone in our team and anyone else willing to make a contribution to the fundraiser. A gift of any amount would mean the world to a needing family.

All the Hampers will be put together by our team in the Bayleys House office in Frankton and donated to Happiness House Queenstown the week of 7-11 December. Happiness House will in turn distribute them out from 14-18 December.

Happiness House is is a community based non-profit organisation that provides services to the Wakatipu District. Established in 1991 and registered with the Charities Commission (number cc11023). It is a drop-in centre, open Monday 10am to 4pm and Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm, providing a safe, warm, non judgmental, confidential and caring environment. 83% of the people that live in the Wakatipu have moved here from somewhere else leaving behind family support. Add to that the high cost of living, low wages and social isolation that comes from being far from family, the Wakatipu can be a challenging place to live. Happiness House is there for these people and for those affected by other life events or unforeseen circumstances.

The Happiness House philosophy is to assist those in need by encouraging them to make healthy and empowering life choices. Happiness House provides crisis intervention, resolution and general social support for families and individuals in the Wakatipu area encompassing Queenstown, Arrowtown, Kingston and Glenorchy.