Trust helps out grandparents
January 14, 2010 |13:55 | GrandParents By : Team X
Patchwork quilts, knitting, clothing and toys were just some of the items donated to the south Auckland branch of Grandparents raising Grandchildren by members of Quota International late last year. The trust supports grandparents who are the primary caregivers and advocates of grandchildren living in difficult circumstances.
Its south Auckland co-ordinator Virginia Pebbles says she was overwhelmed by the Quota members' generosity. "Bedding and clothing is always needed for the children when grandparents suddenly hear the children may be living with them for some time and we’re extremely grateful for this fantastic donation at this time of the year."
Last month members of Quota International's Papakura branch also brought some Christmas cheer to senior citizens by putting on a concert at the Papakura East Presbyterian Church hall. More than 80 people were picked up from resthomes, pensioner flats and retirement villages and dropped off at the hall so they could enjoy the festive entertainment.
Everyone joined in on the Christmas carols and popular old songs before tucking into a free afternoon tea put on by Quota members. Then they were dropped home along with a pot of jam, a miniature Christmas cake and a bagful of shortbread.
President Irene Bickerton says the concert has become one of the most popular events of the year for the club members and the senior citizens. "As they receive their gifts they often ask us to make sure we invite them next year," she says. The next Quota community service project is on March 8 when guest speaker Noela Villas from the New Zealand Spinal Cord Society will talk about stem cell research.
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