CommUnity is pleased to advise that new technology updates to our platform means that CommUnity Members are now able to view their ‘funds raised’ balances on their CommUnity Member dashboard.
ReadRaise money for charities while you shop. Sport Taranaki has become the ambassador for CommUnity, a new charity fundraising initiative, uniting local businesses, charities and shoppers so they can support and strengthen one another writes Live Magazine.
ReadA new initiative linking businesses and their customers with a novel opportunity to support a range of community groups is being seen as a fundraising gamechanger, writes Viv Posselt, in the Te Awamutu Times. Taking on the role of CommUnity ambassador for the Waipā region is community-minded sportsman, Sam Bosworth (pictured with Community Merchant, Absolute Coffee House, owner, Mel Teesdale.
ReadA new initiative that seeks to put money back into the community is looking to recruit local staff members.
ReadThe initiative helping everyday kiwi shoppers to support local community organisations.
ReadTaking the gambling out of fundraising. John Parker, the former New Zealand opening batsman, has developed a scheme that could transform sporting and charitable funding raising in New Zealand say Mark Reason.
Read"I can see the vision of what CommUnity could be and I’m excited. A place where Kiwis back their neighbor to nourish their community.” – Josh, Sunny Nelson Real Fruit Ice Cream
"The arts is often seen as a bit of an indulgence which we know is not true. It’s actually a massive necessity for wellness in society and personal wellness so we’re really excited that people get the opportunity to share some of their goodwill and see it distributed amongst the community," Simone Andersen, The Incubator Creative Hub
“Living and working in a community, it’s been really important to find new and powerful ways to connect to our customers. Giving back to the community who support us everyday is really important to us and CommUnity allows us to do that in a really seamless way.” - Jessica and Brownyn Payne, Owners
"We are so excited to be part of the CommUnity group. Through coming on board, it is going to allow us to do greater. Whether this is by assisting women and families, in New Zealand, with finance or clothing - whatever the need, we love to give and the greater we can give the more impact we can have." - Anna Paterson – Founder / CEO, Everlasting
“Together with CommUnity, local businesses and the families in our community, we can all take a confident stride towards heaven - right here, today!” - Michael Loretz, Director, Fourviere NZ
"We’re so excited to be on the CommUnity platform because it allows us to get on with our work and be part of communities and help them." - Livia Esterhazy, CEO, World Wildlife Fund
As a group that relies on donations, Ocean Beach Kiwi Surf Life Saving Club is thrilled to have another platform to fundraise.
"As a national sporting organisation we're constantly looking regionally and locally to support our members. CommUnity is a way of us supporting commercially, at a local level, and our volunteers, at a local level. For a national body to have that umbrella outlook is very exciting" said Rowing New Zealand's Simon Peterson.
Providing clothing for New Zealanders doing it tough. In 2020 alone this not-for-profit kept close to 4,000 clothing items out of landfill by giving them a new life with those in need.
"A way for businesses and community groups to fundraise in the new technology era. It will raise money for causes you care about while you shop. So watch this space, you will be hearing more about it in the coming months!" - Tania Gibson, Greg District Mayor.
“When we opened Alpha Sports we knew we wanted to give something back to local charities, community groups & organisations... for Alpha Sports, this was really important. CommUnity gives us the platform to be able to do that, and more. How could you say no to giving back to your local Community... the same people that support us every day? Let’s do this!” - Mike and Dean, Alpha Sports
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