CACTUS TE PUKE
CACTUS Te Puke is a program for the youth of Te Puke to extend their physical, social and character development through teamwork activities.
Bay of Plenty
This police initiative was originally created to support youth development and specifically working on fitness, team work, discipline, leadership, goal setting and problem solving. We remain the only CACTUS in the Western Bay of Plenty. Our local policeman Shane Francis believes the program has had a significant impact on his relationship with youth in the community and he has seen a decrease in anti-social behaviour. We rely solely on sponsors, donations and volunteers to run this program.
Melissa Holst's involvement (page creator)
Four teachers at Te Puke High School volunteer to run the program as we have seen first hand how this program changes lives. We are struggling to fund raise this year due to sponsors funding rounds not aligning with the timing of the program.
Use of funds
Funds raised will be used to provide the students with clothing (2 fitness t shirts, 1 singlet, a graduation hoodie and training shoes), breakfast for the 8 weeks, food for the shortest night/longest day (12 hours of challenges), personal training and mentors, gratuities for volunteers, awards, all transport and administration fees.
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