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‘From the Bottom of our Hearts, Thank You’<\/em><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

How an initiative from Crown Workspace<\/a> and Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites<\/a> is giving people a fresh start …<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Salvation Army recently opened a brand-new social housing complex, and a creative partnership between Crown and Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has provided a life-changing opportunity for its new residents.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Getting creative<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When Crown Workspace won a contract to remove furniture from Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort in Queenstown, the company’s leadership came up with a creative solution for the high-end goods: donate it and transport it to those who need it most in New Zealand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oaks management and the Body Corporate came on board with the idea. Seven containers of high-quality furniture – including lounge suites, dining tables, beds and even dishwashers – were sent to Salvation Army centres around the country. It was distributed by the Crown Workspace team to Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland – areas identified as having the greatest need and at no cost to the Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘It was a huge logistical task for Crown and Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort, and I’m just so thankful for their generosity – it is already making such a difference to people in need.’<\/p>\n\n\n

Tim Hamilton<\/strong>, Salvation Army PR Director<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Crown is one of only five companies to have received The Salvation Army’s ‘Valued Partner’ Award. It’s something they are ‘incredibly proud of’, according to the company’s leadership. They add that without the Oaks coming on board, the project could not have happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘Thanks to the generosity of Oaks Queenstown Shores Resort, the body corporate and individual owners, there will be additional support provided to a huge community of families, many of whom are desperately in need.’<\/p>\n\n\n

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A fresh start at Royal Oak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Among people receiving the high-quality furniture, are the 59 residents at The Salvation Army’s brand new Royal Oak social housing complex. ‘Around 90 percent of our tenants have absolutely nothing at all with regards to household items’, says Tenancy Manager Jasmine Herewini. ‘Being able to provide furniture takes the pressure and burden off them, so these donations are highly appreciated.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new tenants have all been on the social housing register and most have experienced homelessness. Like the young mum who has overcome a drug habit and totally turned her life around, but has been moving between transitional housing and family members. And the dad who went through The Salvation Army Bridge programme for drug and alcohol addiction, and has been couch surfing since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One woman in her 60’s has been on the social housing register for 10 years and has been homeless for about five years, suffering with mental health issues. ‘She is so looking forward to moving in and having somewhere to call home, along with her budgie,’ says Jasmine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new complex has been specially built to foster community. There is a social worker on site, and tenants will continue to receive wrap-around support from The Salvation Army, with the stability of having a long-term, affordable rental.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘A lot of these people have come from really rough backgrounds, have experienced a lot of trauma, and have only known failure. For some of these people this will be their forever home, and having a place that is comfortable is really important for helping them make the next steps in their lives.’<\/p>\n\n\n

Jasmine Herewini<\/strong>, Tenancy Manager<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n