Stacey Wall's Plight

Stacey is a vibrant young woman (44 years old), who was so excited to be moving into Little Waihi, Maketu - Bay of Plenty. She is a keen gardener and has artistic flair and became an active member of Little Waihi Residents Committee. Today, Stacey is not so vibrant. She suffers from fibromyalgia (chronic pain), fatigue, hypoglycaemia ( jittery, shaky,weakness episodes), cognitive function disorder and subject to ongoing seizures. Stacey had a high paying job where she could manage her living expenses comfortably. Now, Stacey is on a medical benefit and has applied to withdraw her Kiwi Saver on hardship grounds ( March 2018) to pay her immediate debts, which includes paying interest on her home loan (excludes principal payments), arrears on the leasehold land her house is on and living expenses. Stacey approached Tauranga Budgetary Advisory Services in July 2017 and even though she was committed to following their advice, Stacey went further into debt. When Stacey told me about her medical and financial situation, (with Stacey's permission) - I discussed it at the Residents meeting (Sunday 18 Feb 2018) . A member responded - launch a 'GiveaLittle' Campaign. Stacey currently owes $55,060.00 on her mortgage and $27,805.30 on her immediate debts. In total the target amount I'm looking to crowdsource is $80,000.00. Leaving her Kiwi Saver to cover her mounting medical bills. Stacey expects the bank to foreclose on her house June 14 2018. I am in no way related to Stacey, except we share a deep love for Little Waihi and the community. The village is very focussed on Tikanga and its principles - Kotahitanga (unites us to help one of our own in the community), Manaakitanga (to strengthen and lift her up), Whanaungatanga ( Stacey knows that she is not alone). Heartfelt thanks to Spark Foundation and 'GiveaLittle' for helping us address Stacey's Plight.