A new fleet vehicle is now on the road in South Canterbury, thanks to a grant of $8,500 from Pub Charity.
South Canterbury Coordinator Gary, with the new vehicle made possible thanks to Pub Charity.
Our South Canterbury service covers a wide area from Waimate through to Pleasant Point and Geraldine, as well as Timaru itself. We work alongside disabled people and whānau in their own homes and communities rather than asking them to come to us, so much of our mahi happens out on the road.
The grant means our support workers and coordinators have a modern, safe vehicle for home visits. Because public transport can be sporadic or inaccessible, the car has also enabled our team to support people to get to an occasional health appointment on time, save money via a fortnightly shop in town rather than paying rural prices at the local Four Square, or join the popular afternoon gatherings at the bustling Timaru Town and Country Club.
"In South Canterbury we support people living in all across the district. Having a safe, reliable vehicle is essential for a service like ours," says Kay Page, Service Manager, CCS Disability Action. "This grant from Pub Charity means the people we support can get to the places that matter to them, and our support workers can get to them safely. We are very grateful for the support."
Pub Charity's focus on practical, community-level support aligns closely with our mission to see every disabled person woven into the lives of their whānau and community.
Our thanks to Pub Charity for seeing the value in something as practical as a set of wheels.
If your organisation would like to partner with us in South Canterbury, get in touch with our fundraising and partnerships team.
CCS Disability Action South Canterbury, one of 17 offices supporting disabled people and their whānau across Aotearoa.