“We envisage an ongoing demand on this service, particularly as the vulnerability within our community has increased due to loss of income and employment,” Liz Cassidy-Nelson commented.Multicultural Whangarei has also received a grant to help new migrants and international students who do not qualify for government support and are now unemployed during this time of crisis. It is providing food vouchers and mobile top-up vouchers to these vulnerable groups so that they are not isolated and do not fall through the cracks.“There is a high need for support during this difficult and challenging time,” said Jessie Manney, Manager of Multicultural Whangarei. “Many migrant cultures find it hard to ask for help, and when they do finally ask, they are in real desperate need. If we can provide them some help with the basics like food, it will make a huge difference to their lives.”Migrants can be isolated even in good times and Multicultural Whangarei strives to help them feel included and a part of the Northland community through workshops, seminars and gatherings.“For those without telephones or internet connectivity, they are even more isolated and lonely. We would like to help them stay connected to both their local community and their overseas families,” Jessie Manney added.If you are thinking of helping the most vulnerable in our community, do consider giving to the Northland COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. You can help make a difference in someone’s life! Donate today, click here to go to our donations: https://northlandcommunityfoundation.org.nz/donate/For the full Media Release click here: Media Release 5 May 2020 (2)
