2796 days ago

Help for Hutt Valley families experiencing domestic abuse

Hutt City Women's Refuge

Domestic violence is a pervasive, life-threatening crime that impacts 1 out of 3 women and families in the Hutt Valley. Please help us help the victims.

Our collectors will be in the streets receiving your generous donations for Hutt City Women’s Refuge (6-8 July) and Kōkiri Marae Māori Women's Refuge (19-20 July). Donate online, or text 4327 to give $3 to Hutt City Women's Refuge.

Hutt City Women’s Refuge needs your help to be able to continue our wraparound services for women and families experiencing family violence.

Services include:
- 24 / 7 Crisis Line – 0800 REFUGE (0800 733 843)
- Advice, advocacy and support for those experiencing domestic violence
- Safe House accommodation

Hutt City Women's Refuge would like to thank Cummings, Kilgariff & Co Realty for their support.

Visit Hutt City Women's Refuge on Facebook.
You can donate here for HCWR

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