Support Samaritans this Christmas
Join me in supporting the Samaritans this Christmas.
Wellington
Did you know that Wellington Samaritans is based in an underground crypt beneath St Paul's Cathedral in Thorndon? Thousands of Wellingtonians have volunteered from the crypt since we moved in in 1965. There are no windows or natural light; our volunteers literally work underground and they deserve a better environment to work in as they help callers to our helpline.
We'll be putting donations from our Christmas Appeal towards renovating the crypt, most of which hasn't been renovated for over 57 years. This is your unique opportunity to play a role in improving the working conditions of Samaritans' volunteers for the next 57 years. Our volunteers are there for our callers in their dark times, so let's reward their commitment and improve the space where they operate.
Bowen Trust has agreed to match all donations (up to $5,000), so please donate now, and your donation will literally double in size. Thank you.
About us
Samaritans provides a confidential helpline (0800 72 66 66) that anyone can call for any reason - day or night. Our mission is to reduce deaths by suicide. We receive no government funding; donations keep our helpline open! Thank you for your support.
Use of funds
There are many ways we could improve the crypt if we had the money. We have a basic renovation plan, including lighting, electrics, painting, plastering, carpet, furniture, blinds, etc.
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A huge Samaritans' thank you for donating 20 December 2022
Thank you to the 37 very generous donors who have donated to our Christmas Appeal so far. We've received a vast range of donations - some as large as $500.
It brings us considerable joy to know that people care about our work and want to support what we do.
There's still over $1,500 in our matching fund, so please share our Givealittle page with your network of friends, family and colleagues. Every dollar from every donor will be doubled until we reach $5,000 - thanks to the Bowen Trust.
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-samaritans-this-christmas-2022
You can help us further by posting a message about our Appeal on your social media channels. The more shares we get, the more successful our Givealittle page will be.
https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonsamaritans
Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful Christmas from the team at Wellington Samaritans.
Latest donations
Thank you very much for your generous donation of $100, which has doubled to $200 because of the Bowen Trust. Next year your donation will help us create much-improved premises for our helpline. We are very grateful for your support. Thank you and happy new year from the team at Wellington Samaritans.
Thank you for your donation, which is very much appreciated by the team at Wellington Samaritans. Because of people like you, we continue to operate and improve our service for callers. Many thanks for championing our cause and happy new year.
Thank you very much for your generous donation to Wellington Samaritans. It has been doubled by the Bowen Trust and will go a long way towards the renovation work we need to do at our helpline premises. Best wishes for a special Christmas.
Thank you so much Paul. Your generosity is very much appreciated this Christmas. All the very best for the new year.
Thank you very much, Marilyn 48, for donating to the crypt renovation. We are thrilled to have your support. The Bowen Trust has doubled your gift, which will go a long way towards all the repair work needed. Merry Christmas from the team at Wellington Samaritans.
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