BAPS Charities New Zealand played a pivotal and proactive role in the recovery efforts following the devastating floods in Wairoa. The comprehensive relief effort demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the welfare of the community. BAPS Charities mobilized quickly, donating 100 meticulously packed boxes of essential care items. These included non-perishable food, hygiene products, and medical supplies such as canned goods, breakfast cereals, tea, milk, soup, pasta, noodles, rice, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, sanitary pads, hand sanitizers, nail clippers, deodorant, body lotion, and over-the-counter medications. These provisions addressed the urgent needs of flood victims, providing them with essential resources during a challenging time.
In addition to these donations, BAPS Charities Volunteers coordinated vital cleaning services to assist in restoring normalcy to the affected areas. A dedicated team of 21 volunteers contributed more than 84 hours to cleaning both private residences and public spaces. Their efforts were instrumental in ensuring the community could swiftly return to a safe and clean environment.
The combined impact of these generous donations and tireless volunteer efforts was profound for the Wairoa community. Families directly benefited from the immediate relief provided by the essential care items, while the thorough cleaning services significantly accelerated the recovery process of the affected areas. The beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude for the timely support and the meticulous care shown by BAPS Charities during their time of need.
Lewis Ratapu, General Manager of Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa, Jeremy Harker, a dedicated councilor, and Denise Eaglesome-Karekare, Deputy Mayor, all conveyed their immense appreciation for the unwavering support received. Deputy Mayor Denise Eaglesome-Karekare remarked, “ The communities of Wairoa deeply appreciate this support and will forever be in your debt, considering you a friend of this community forever.”
This initiative exemplified BAPS Charities’ unwavering dedication to humanitarian aid and community service and underscored the strength of solidarity and collective action in times of crisis. The commitment and hard work of the volunteers, alongside the generous donations, underscored the resilience and compassion within the community, leaving a lasting positive impact on all those involved.
