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Mother and 3 daughters unable to return home after their home was red stickered after the floods

$16,300 donated
Given by 238 generous donors in 8 weeks

Please support Krystal, a mother of three, whose home was red-stickered after the Dunedin floods, by helping provide much-needed essentials.

Dunedin, Otago

Kia Ora!

We have set up this Givealittle page to support our dear friend Krystal, a loving mum of three girls and their dog, Hunter. Sadly, their home was red-stickered after the devastating flooding in Dunedin on October 4th, meaning they had to leave everything behind.

Krystal is someone who rarely asks for help, and she has been quietly carrying the weight of this disaster on her own since the floods. It’s hard to believe that this has happened to such a hardworking and caring person, who has done everything in her power to create a safe and loving home for her family. Just over a year ago, Krystal fulfilled a long-held dream of securing this home, pouring her heart, soul, and resources into it for the sake of her girls.

Landslips have developed in front of their home cracking one of the piles and the foundation. Krystal is fully insured, but this falls under the Natural Hazards Commission, which means they will only cover either the land value or the repair costs—whichever is less. They will need to build a high retaining wall and repile. This will cost a massive amount more than the land value.

A few of us have stepped in to set up this page, so that Krystal can focus on getting through each day. Any support you can offer would mean the world to her and her family during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you so much for your kindness and support!

A message from Vikkie: Krystal is the epitome of a hard-working, brilliant mother. Only ever wants what is best for her girls.

Amy Bathgate's involvement (page creator)

Amy: Krystal and I have been close friends for 7 years, after meeting at church, and we run together every Sunday.

Vikkie: Krystal and I met through our kid's school. Our children are similar ages and attend many of the same sports.

Use of funds

Essential survival needs:

Clothing for Krystal and her three girls

Food

Temporary accommodation

Assistance with mortgage payments while renting and awaiting insurance assessment

Home repairs

Rebuilding her home

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Latest donations

Leeann
Leeann on 22 Nov 2024
A real blow to just buy your first home and then not be able to live in it. This is towards the rates on your house. Kia Kaha xo
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Machek's family
Machek's family on 15 Nov 2024
$100
Flavio
Flavio on 04 Nov 2024
A little help
$200
Wendy
Wendy on 02 Nov 2024
A wonderful mother and family. Wish I could give more.
$100
Roy
Roy on 29 Oct 2024
Love you my niece and thinking of you and the girls ❤️
$50

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Created by Amy Bathgate
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Paying to a verified bank account of Krystal Brens
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This campaign started on 12 Oct 2024 and ends on 12 Jan 2025.