LOUISE ALLNUTT

AUCKLAND CO-ORDINATOR

Hi, I’m Louise Allnutt and I am the Auckland Co-ordinator as well as the Chairperson of Foster Hope which I started in 2010. I grew up in South Africa where my mum taught me the importance of helping others less fortunate. When I found out about how some children arrive in foster care with only the clothes on their backs, I joined a friend to make up our first “Bears 2 Care” and then “Kits 2 Kids”. Since then, life certainly has been busy as I have 2 children, a business and have my fingers in a few more pies from Beanies for Africa to Project Jonah.

I love the difference that we’re making to so many vulnerable children. Starting Foster Hope has given me the opportunity to meet and learn from some awe-inspiring volunteers and social workers from all over the country. You may never know the difference you personally make to a child but I know that we are making ripples with the work we’re doing.

WHERE WE ARE

Please note the drop off points below are not for 2nd hand clothing as these get sorted elsewhere. See “clothing“

NORTH

Louise Allnutt (Auckland Co-Ordinator)
63 Cliff Rd
Torbay
Auckland
0630
09 4732357

(Louise is going to be travelling around the USA from the 8th January to 6 March so if possible, please hold onto donations until she returns as they have limited storage at the Torbay address.)

[email protected]

Christine Gratton
19 Merani Street
Narrow Neck
Devonport
021 2320985

Highbury Community House
110 Hinemoa St
Birkenhead
Auckland 0626
Opening hours 8.30-3pm Monday – Friday
Please leave the items with staff at the front desk, Att: Angela
They will accept pack items, new PJ’s and new Christmas gifts only.

National Storage (was Guardian)
7-9 Foundry Road
Silverdale.

Please mark goods attention FOSTER HOPE

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Sat 9am-4pm

Sun CLOSED

WEST

Brightside
1/527B Rosebank Rd
Avondale
Att: Supatra
Hours 8.30am-5.30pm
Mon-Fri

Titirangi Community House
500 South Titirangi Rd, Titirangi
Auckland 0604

Office Hours Mon – Fri 8.30am – 4.30pm

CENTRAL

Jenny Davison
c/ Pixie Party Supplies
90 Mt Eden Rd,
Mt Eden
Auckland
Hours: Mon-Sat 9.30am-4.30pm
Sun 9am – 3pm

Au Pair Link
4 Nikau Street
Eden Terrace
Auckland 1021
Att: Morgan Holyoake

Au Pair Link drop off point. Please ring the bell at reception for assistance.

EAST

Janet Wyeth (Craft Co-ordinator – CRAFT ITEMS ONLY)
14 Broman Place
Half Moon Bay
Auckland 2012

SOUTH

Sheree Murdoch
4 Coppins Road
Mt Wellington
Auckland
Please pop goods at the front conservatory door (please tuck them in the corner so it is sheltered).

Natalie Baker-Lim
50 Kurnell Drive
Botany Downs
Auckland 2010
Please leave at front door or under the eaves.

Louisa Gooneratne (NEW ITEMS ONLY)
8 Chard Place
Flat Bush
Auckland 2016
Please leave at door if not home

Jenny Andrew
39 Kemp Road
Waiuku
RD 4 Auckland 2684
Please call 09 2351688 to arrange drop off as gate is locked.