Pillars Christmas 2013
BREAKING THE CYCLE OF CRIME. Please support the annual Christmas appeal for Pillars- the charity providing support to the children of priso
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Children whose parents are incarcerated are 7 times more likely to commit crimes. Pillars aims to break this cycle. The festive season can be particularly difficult for these children without their mum or dad. Your donations will allow us to give presents and food items to spread a little joy to these children.
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Pillars was founded over 30 years ago as a charity supporting one of Aotearoa's most vulnerable yet invisible populations- children with parents in prison. After three decades, Pillars children and families were honored to be named as the NZ Community of the Year at the New Zealander of the Year Awards in 2018.
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How Pillars Make a difference 8 December 2013
-Mentoring Pillars firmly believes that placing a positive role model into the lives of these 20,000+ children who have a parent in prison will positively affect them and deter them from juvenile delinquency and crime. Mentors act to fill that void left by the parent -Support to the families of prisoners Pillars believes in providing support to the families of prisoners by advocating for prisons to have facilities and activities that maintain the vital relationships between parents and children. They also provide support to the prisoners -Donations Pillars recognise that the festive season can be especially difficult for those with a loved one in jail, and aims to alleviate this pain by spreading the joy through Christmas hampers and presents for the children. ils of your update here
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