Red Cross stories
Red Cross stories
Read our stories filled with humanity, resilience and the spirit of volunteering. They show how your support is helping vulnerable people in New Zealand and around the world.
30 October 2024
We need more people like Samuel
Samuel Parkinson first went into the Frankton Red Cross Shop as a volunteer 12 years ago, “I think I was at the point where, apart from looking for work, I had nothing else to do so I decided to volunteer.”
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30 October 2024
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive – by the numbers
Ever wondered what happens once your donation leaves your doorstep? We’ve broken down what it takes to pull off the Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive by the numbers.
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4 October 2024
Uber x Red Cross Clothing Drive returns for 2024 – donate from your doorstep
We're teaming up with Uber again to make donating easier than ever!
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14 August 2024
From volunteer to manager – Red Cross Shops provide opportunities as well as bargains
Did you know that Red Cross Shops give people a sense of purpose, and for some, rewarding careers?
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11 June 2024
Our newest and brightest Red Cross Shop has opened
If you find yourself driving up Vanguard Street in Nelson, you’ll find our newest, brightest, and — some would argue — bestest Red Cross Shop.
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