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A Canterbury clothing charity where you can donate children's clothing. CLOTHED IN LOVE PACKS
- These can be requested through our page.

Clothed in Love helps Christchurch (and some Selwyn and North Canterbury) families in need by blessing them with free good quality preloved or new clothing for their tamariki. DONATIONS
- We accept donations of practical children's clothes to fit sizes Prem to Size 16. These include Jackets, Sweatshirts, Tops, Pants, Shorts, Thermals, Singlets, Underwear, Socks, PJs, Swimwear, Sleepsacks, Robes etc
- We have Drop Off points all over Christchurch in Avonhead, Bishopdale, Bryndwr, Burwood, Casebrook, Darfield, Fendalton, Halswell, Heathcote, Hei Hei, Hoon Hay, Huntsbury, Kaiapoi, Kirwee, Lincoln, Linwood, Mt Pleasant, New Brighton, Oxford, Papanui, Parklands, Pegasus, Prebbleton, Prestons, Rangiora, Rolleston (East), Rolleston (West), Shirley, Sockburn, Somerfield, St Albans, Strowan, West Melton, Wigram, Woodend, Yaldhurst

VOLUNTEERS
- We have Volunteer Teams dedicated to Sorting & Packing, Washing, Delivering, Fundraising and Admin.
- For more information on these, please check out our website page (https://www.clothedinlove.org.nz/volunteer) for more information. We will simply ask that you fill in a form on behalf of your own family. If you work for an organisation then you are welcome to fill in the form on behalf of another family. It is easy and gives us enough information to make sure the pack best meets your needs.
- Packs can be requested for a family once every 6 months (2 packs a year) to allow for change in season and growth. This means we can support as many people as possible.
- Our Courier team do their best to deliver packs to families as part of our service. This is within Christchurch, parts of Selwyn and North Canterbury. Families outside our delivery area are still eligible to apply for a pack however alternative arrangements may need to be made which our team can discuss.

28/09/2026

HELP NEEDED Container Contact

Clothed in Love continues to grow and our ability to keep blessing hundreds of tamariki a month relies on three major aspects - donations in, volunteer hours and space to store clothing and do the mahi. Our team is working through our long term planning currently and one of our major goals will be to find and move to a larger site.

Until then we are needing an interim solution - in this case adding a 40ft container to our hub space. Our funding team has been using every contact they have to source what we need and are struggling. So we are turning to our biggest supporters - our Clothed in Love community for ideas and support. Do you know or are you our contact for finding the perfect 40ft container?

WHAT WE NEED
We need to find a 40ft shipping container in new or one way condition. This is to ensure that there are no ongoing costs that come with this container such as structural improvement or removing rust.

As a charity, funds are limited as to what we are able to put towards the purchase of the ideal shipping container. Our current contacts have only provided us with containers out of our budget.

Ideally we would love someone keen to donate to a worthy cause by gifting us a container - we are very open to it being named or ‘sponsored’ by the gifter. OR perhaps a company or person who is happy to provide a charitable sized discount to on a shipping container they are keen to sell. If you or someone you know is keen to find out more or have a conversation with our amazing team, then please email us at [email protected]

We would appreciate any leads (small or big) to help us grow our space and therefore ensure no child misses out on receiving one of our free clothing packs. This will make a tangible difference to many. 💜

22/09/2026

HONOUR POST Harcourts Gold - Heart of Gold Recipient - Kim Steetskamp

We are excited to announce one of our co founders, the incredible Kim Steetskamp, is the most recent Harcourts Heart of Gold recipient. Nominated by our Board Chair, Justin Fields, Kim was surprised at our Clothed in Love Hub. Chris Kennedy of the Harcourts Gold Team arrived to present Kim with thanks, flowers and an amazing cheque for $5,000 to continue the impact Clothed in Love has on our community. Kim is not one to bring attention to herself and while shocked, she met the visitors the way she always does, with a huge smile and a warm welcome.

Kim is the 4th recipient of this quarterly award. It celebrates Canterbury’s unsung heroes. In their own words…

“HEART OF GOLD - Celebrating Canterbury’s Unsung Heroes

Canterbury is home to extraordinary people who quietly change lives every single day. They don’t do it for recognition, they do it because they care. Heart of Gold is our way of celebrating these incredible humans.

Every quarter, we spotlight someone in our community who embodies the spirit of giving and making a difference. Community members like you nominate their heroes, and the winner receives:
1. $5,000 grant for their community work, organisation, or resource needs
2. A video tribute shared with our community and networks, celebrating their impact
3. Recognition across our social channels, website, email newsletters, and community networks
4. A moment in the spotlight they never asked for but absolutely deserve to profile the value they add to the community”

Clothed in Love would not be where it is today without the generosity, compassion and tireless work Kim does to ensure no child misses out. Hours and hours (and hours) of time is spent by Kim to co ordinate the volunteers, ensure quality is kept up, packs are sent out in a timely manner and Clothed in Love has a home to work from. Based on her (and Scott’s) property, in shipping containers, these spaces are filled with clothing, volunteers and a whole lot of love. Kim’s humility, integrity, welcoming spirit, dedication, kindness and heart to help ensures that thousands of tamariki have been blessed with high quality clothing just when they need it.

We are so thrilled Kim has received this acknowledgement and we extend our thanks to Justin for the nomination and to Chris and his team for surprising and honouring her in this way. It is so well deserved and the money given will go on to bless many, many more children in Canterbury. Reminding them always that they are valued, cared for and clothed in love.

21/09/2026

HONOUR POST Aspire Preschool Tai Tapu

Once again we are delighted to share how a preschool has brought together their community to support Clothed in Love. Aspire Preschool Tai Tapu wanted to find a way to encourage their tamariki to help other tamariki through running a clothing collection at their preschool. This resulted in a large and high quality donation arriving from their centre. Our team was very excited and grateful for every item that appeared and they have headed out to bless many children around our city.

The Aspire Preschool Tai Tapu story is this…

“Aspire Preschool is owned and operated by friends who are working parents of little ones. We know all too well the challenges of juggling work, careers, home, little ones and somehow feeling like you’re managing to fall behind in all of them.

We want to provide a service which provides the very best of everything because who doesn’t want that for their own children. We are committed to providing an excellent service that is valued by its community.

We are a locally led family business. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of care. From experience, we know that having an aspirational supportive preschool school that works in close partnership with parents is an enormous help. We want children and parents to share a brilliant experience as part of our community.”

They are a preschool whose goal is to inspire children to become confident, resilient and curious lifelong learners. Providing opportunities such as being part of this clothing drive encourages learning in a real and community focused way. Their team sees the value in every learning understanding and outworking the importance of compassion, generosity and caring for others. The results of what they did as a community did just that as their donations exceeded 250 clothing items and 25 children’s books to add to our packs.

A clothing drive such as this is so much more than bringing in clothing in a bag, it is taking the time to explain to children the importance of clothing and how it can be passed on to bless others. Teaching young children about care by gifting to others helps develops the traits of empathy and kindness, qualities that will ensure our next generation grows up and continues to make a positive impact on their communities and the world.

It is clear from all we have learnt about this remarkable preschool and its community that they have hearts to help and a desire to give back however they can. To every one in the Aspire Preschool Tai Tapu community we extend an enormous and very grateful thank you. Your support has ensured many more children and their families feel supported, valued and are clothed in love. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

16/09/2026

HONOUR POST Linwood Library Craft Group

Recently Kim had the chance to catch up with an amazing group of women who meet from all over the city and make up the Linwood Library Craft Group. This groups meets and crafts on a regular basis knitting up a storm while connecting and chatting with others.

This group has kindly decided to gift some of their amazing knitted items to Clothed in Love allowing us to bless so many children with unique handmade items just for them. Delightful toys, hats and clothing pieces show so much care and love in each one as well as the immense talent and time it takes to create.

Kim’s story of Clothed in Love was well received and many of those present were already considering other ways of helping such as on our washing team. They were excited to hear just where their generous donation was going to go and the joy they would bring to many. After such a welcoming and positive visit, Kim was sent back to the hug with a box full of beautiful items that went straight out in packs.

It is groups such as the Linwood Library Craft Group that allow Clothed in Love to live up to its name in another way. Popping handmade, carefully crafted knits into packs blesses children in a very special way - providing them something that is totally unique just like they are. The love knitted into every stitch reminds the child receiving that they are cared for, valued and clothed in love.

Thank you so much to every single member of the group who was so welcoming and so generous with their time and talents - it was a pleasure to connect and we look forward to our next package arriving. Thank you, thank you, thank you! 💜

08/09/2026

HONOUR POST Genius Co-Working

Genius Co-Working in Christchurch is a shared workspace/business community in Ferrymead, rather than a traditional office rental. Genius Co-Working provides workspaces for people who don't necessarily need their own office — freelancers, small businesses, remote workers, entrepreneurs and teams. Owner and ambassadors Clint and Leanne Selby offer the thought “Don't sign a lease, Join a community”. Their thinking has come to reality in creating office space that can be used in a flexible manner.

The concepts of innovation, flexibility and community are words that come to mind when thinking of the team at Genius Co-Working. Their belief in building community and connection within the workspace encourages those perhaps used to working in isolation or from home, to come together in the space between productive and intentional work, there is the opportunity to talk, learn and connect with others. Takes the ‘water cooler chat’ to a whole new level. �

In their own words…”we supply you with a work station, power, wifi, printing, scanning and LCD screens on the hot desk area. Break out areas to escape from your screen. A beautiful fully functioning kitchen area with leaners, coffee and cold refreshments. We have phone booths for privacy and meeting areas and board rooms for more formal gatherings. That’s the nuts and bolts of it, but the byproduct of coworking is support, inspiration motivation, networking, friendships and opportunities.”

Community, connection, support, inspiration - there is no wonder that through linking up with one of our amazing volunteers, Clare, Clint and Leanne were keen to champion Clothed in Love through their workplace. Our values align so well. Their strong Charity Policy notes the belief that “businesses have the opportunity—and responsibility—to create positive impact beyond their own walls.” Genius Co Working has done just that for Clothed in Love and other key charities in Christchurch.

During June, Leanne and Clint headed a clothing collection initiative by contacting their members asking for donations towards our cause. Collecting amazing clothing donations from them, they then made their way on site to connect and learn more about what we do from Kim. Being able to share in person and show the impact their donation will make was a such a wonderful way to spend the time. Both Leanne and Clint were so lovely and keen to support Clothed in Love however they can.

We always say that Clothed in Love can do what we do only through the community we have. People from all places - homes, schools, businesses - who find a way to use what they have to help others who are in a season of need. Genius Co Working and all those who are members of your fantastic way of working, we extend a massive and heartfelt thank you for your support and donations. They have gone on to put smiles on faces and warm clothes on tamariki all over our city. Thank you so much! 💜

04/09/2026

INFO POST August Update

The last month of winter and once again our teams have been busy doing what they do best - sorting, packing and delivering packs to children all over the city. Thanks to their commitment, enthusiasm and generosity, we have blessed 561 tamariki with packs, each receiving an individual pack of clothing just for them. Filled with items that fit, that are reflective of an everyday wardrobe and help them be confident in themselves. As well as this we have ensured that 2,020 kg of clothing have found a new home, repurposing items in a positive way.

Through colder mornings and even some snow, August has continued to see needs being met from North Canterbury to Selwyn to suburbs all over the city. Whānau that have come to us with a need that we have met thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our Clothed in Love community. Families that have faced cold houses, children taken on, parents going through separations, babies born earlier than expected, families who are choosing between food and clothing, having children going on camp without what they need to stay warm, fleeing unsafe situations, solo parents, teen mums, children with sensory needs in terms of clothing and many, many more. Every single child important, special, valuable and one who we have been honoured to help.

Support has come from so many over the month as well. We have been privileged to be chosen by many to support us in different ways. Clothing drives from workplaces, schools and preschools. Fundraising efforts from groups to help us gap fill and purchase much needed items to add into packs. Companies donating stock to help us add a little extra special item into our packs. Families and individuals continuing to donate preloved clothing from their families to ensure other children have what they need. Online support through sharing of our posts and needs. Every single one of these things coming together to support hundreds of children this month - what simply amazing ripples of kindness.

Now as we head into Spring there are ways that you can continue to be a part of ensuring hundreds more children get what they need when they need it. A chance to help whānau all over our city who are in a season of need and can be helped by a community backing them. The weather is warming and with that comes those who will need summer essentials. All our boxes and all our sizes could do with a top up so if you have any clothing items to donate, we would greatly appreciate them. Below is the list of what we take. Please message our page or go to our Donate page on our website (https://www.clothedinlove.org.nz/donate) for more information. Or share our story to those in your world - the more who know the more can help and more we can help. Together we can make a difference!

BABY CLOTHING - SIZE 16 CHILD (SMALL ADULT)

We gratefully accept the following items

💜 Jackets (Waterproof, Puffer, Snow, Vests)
💜 Tops (Sweatshirts, Cardigans, Woollen jerseys, Long sleeved t-shirts, T-shirts)
💜 Bottoms (Trackies, Jeans, Leggings, Shorts)
💜 Underneath (Singlets, Socks, Underwear, Tights, Thermals - Tops/Bottoms)
💜 Sleepwear (Summer, Winter, Onesies/Robes)
💜 Other (Swimwear, Dresses, Skirts)
💜 Baby Clothing
💜 Baby Extras (Sleepsacks, Stretch & Grows, Domed Tops, Baby Mittens, Bibs, Baby Blankets)
💜 Accessories (Sunhats, Caps, Warm Hats)

03/09/2026

HONOUR POST Rātā Foundation

Recently, Louisa and Justin (Board Chair) had the pleasure of attending the annual Rātā Foundation Canterbury Grants Function. This event is a chance for those who are supported by Rātā to come together, network and hear of the incredible impact we, as a community, are having across so many initiatives in Ōtautahi, together. The Limes Room at the Christchurch Town Hall was filled with representatives of so many wonderful organisations and charities who are impacting people and groups across the city in areas that are too many to name.

The event consisted of lots of positive chats and connections with those we have worked with previously as well as some new connections. The charity and support organisation sector in Christchurch is very much one that has huge reach and the ability to support many individuals, children, families and adults. With the support of Rātā Foundation, they are able to do even more. It is encouraging to know that when need arises in our city, it is met with passionate and hardworking people who have a desire to see no one go without what they need.

As well as community partners, in the room were also a large group of stakeholders, trustees and staff. It was a special evening of connection and kōrero, hearing from Rātā Foundation Board Chair Josiah Tualamali'i and community speakers Grahame Burgess from Delta Community Support Trust, and Karaitiana Tickell from Purapura Whetū. These speakers highlighted impact from the Foundation specifically linked to two amazing organisations doing so much to help those in our community. The chance to chat to staff and trustees also helped build relationships that we hope for Clothed in Love and others to be long ones.

Rātā Foundation has been integral to Clothed in Love’s sustainability in running through financing the rather unglamorous but very necessary organisational costs we have. Their partnership has enabled us to impact hundreds more children, supporting them and their whānau with free clothing packs. These have met physical needs, taken off financial pressure and given them the knowledge that they matter, they are supported and they have a whole community behind them. While this support is priceless the money given by Rātā Foundation goes further than we can ever count. So thank you Rātā Foundation - to your trustees, stakeholders and staff - you are enabling us to make a difference. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

01/09/2026

HONOUR POST Perpetual Guardian Trust 10x10 Event

Clothed in Love is excited to share the incredible result from the recent Perpetual Trust 10x10 Event we were involved with recently. This event was simply amazing to be a part of. The group at Perpetual Guardian Trust went above and beyond to put on a night that was professional, well organised and celebrated the charities they were wanting to champion and support. Alongside Clothed in Love, we heard from two other grass roots charities doing amazing mahi in our city in different areas.

The Potters Community Welfare Charitable Trust (more commonly known as Potters Kitchen) is a community based food programme run by volunteers that provides meals, support and food assistance to vulnerable people and to those in need during times of crisis. Friends of Children in Hospital give money, equipment, toys and smiles. They apply to charitable trusts and provide toys and equipment requested by wards and departments.

Under the entertaining and professional guidance of our MC, Dan Pengelly, all three of our charities had the opportunity to share our vision and impact through a brief presentation to a room full of supporters. Interwoven with stories, facts and humour, we were able to share just how important our mahi is at Clothed in Love and, thanks to our community, the amazing number of free clothing packs we have gifted. The room full of those from many different backgrounds and workplaces, were attentive and invested audience members who were receptive to us and keen to help.

Louisa and Laurie (Board Member) were our designated speakers. Both enjoy the opportunity to speak to groups about what Clothed in Love does and they made sure they used every part of our allocated time excitedly sharing about our story, our vision and our impact. To be able to honour our entire Clothed in Love community and all those who enable us to do what we do is always a joy and to back this up with a strong vision, plan and vision to see every child clothed in love was a pleasure. Thank you Louisa and Laurie for speaking so eloquently and with such heart - we are sure your words helped our result greatly.

After sharing, those in the room were able to gift their chosen charity or charities tokens worth $50 each that was to go straight to the work we do. In addition to these generous donations, the financial gifting was added to through raffle ticket sales (with some amazing prizes) and auction items worth thousands of dollars. Finally, a givealittle page was active before, during and well after the event which pushed the dollar amount given to over $30,000. Direct donations went to each charity as intended by the ticket holders and all other donations were split evenly between the three charities.

On Friday last week Tania, Penny and Joe arrived on site to Clothed in Love with a rather large cheque bearing the amount we were to receive from the event. We were blown away to be the recipients of $10,315!!! Wow! What a simply phenomenal amount of money that was gifted by many generous and kindhearted people. Our minds were racing with the impact this will have on what we do at Clothed in Love - we can utilise this money for projects that will carry us forward and bless many more thousands of tamariki. Socks, underwear, gap filling and much, much more.

To Tania, Penny, Joe and all the team at Perpetual Guardian Trust, there really are no words except Thank You! We acknowledge the huge amount of time, energy and work that went into this event and are so appreciative of you choosing us alongside two other such wonderful charities to benefit from all your preparation. Please know your hours and hours are well worth it and the impact you and your team have on many groups and communities in Christchurch is immense. Thanks to you, all three of us - Clothed in Love, Potters Welfare Trust and Friends of Children in Hospital - are now able to bless many, many, many people, families and children in our community. How special is that. We look forward to continuing our partnership however and wherever we can. Until then, thank you Perpetual Trust - you are amazing!

31/08/2026

INFO POST Z Good in the Hood

Remember to head into our two Z Station supporters to get any petrol or goodies and vote for us! We are so thrilled that two Z stations have opted to support Clothed in Love this year and are grateful that they share our vision to make sure every child has the support - and clothing - they need.

Kim popped into Russley Z Station which is the closest to our Clothed in Love Hub and caught up with Manpreet who is the manager there. He was super lovely and so supportive of what we are doing. The chance to make that personal community connection is what it is all about and Kim loved the chance to share what we are doing with the team. She also popped up an info poster to ensure those voting know who we are and what we do.

�As always the other three charities are incredible and very deserving so it was lovely to see the tokens looking healthy in all the boxed. Manpreet let Kim know that Blue tokens are from the staff and equal 5 votes - we appreciate the fact that a couple of blue ones were deposited in our box - very special.

Z Good in the Hood is a phenomenal campaign championing so many deserving and local charities, so we encourage everyone to get out there and support. Tokens equate to dollars that will ensure that charities and organisation and able to impact and support many people in our city in a range of ways. It is all about coming together to do what we can and this is one way you can help.

To directly support Clothed in Love through this initiative, please head to Russley Z and Belfast Z and pop a token in our box. Your support and token mean more than you know and will directly support hundreds of tamariki across Christchurch and beyond. Thank you Z Good in the Hood for this opportunity and support. Bring on the next couple of weeks! 💜

Address

Yaldhurst
Christchurch
7676

Website

https://www.clothedinlove.org.nz/, https://www.instagram.com/clothedinlovechch/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/clothe

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