The Aunties

The Aunties is a South-Auckland, New Zealand-based charity helping vulnerable women and children who have experienced domestic violence.[1] Founded in 2013 by Jackie Clark, the group aims to provide material help and pastoral care in the spirit of manaakitanga.[1]

The Aunties, through Clark's influence, emphasise charity donations being high quality rather than cast-offs, and should not include basic items like tinned tomatoes, considering that their charges should be gifted what they require and deserve, rather than be given a message that they should be grateful to receive second-hand cast-offs when under stress and in need.[2][3]

The group in 2018 had a network of around fifty people helping organise the group's activities.[4] It has since inspired similar organisations in Wellington and Christchurch.[5][6]

Clark received the Queen Service Medal[6] and the Supreme Award at the Women of Influence Awards for her work in creating and operating The Aunties.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "South Auckland charity The Aunties takes home top Women of Influence Award". One News. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  2. ^ "Hey, Israel Folau! Go fund it yourself". Radio New Zealand via Stuff.
  3. ^ "Charity group: Don't donate white pants". Stuff. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Women of Influence supreme award winner is Jackie Clark of The Aunties charity". Stuff. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  5. ^ "The Aunties helping women and children in Christchurch". NZ on Air via Stuff. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
  6. ^ a b "The Aunties founder Jackie Clark's husband dies on same day she is awarded QSM". Stuff. Retrieved 22 July 2019.


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