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Younity New Zealand began their sponsorship as a Funding Partner seven years ago after Richard read about the work of Duffy Books in Homes (DBIH) and thought it was a great initiative – putting books where they’re most needed and being able to make the biggest impact with their donation.
“We became a Funding Partner in the early days of our company” says Richard. “Our values and purpose aligned well (and still do) with the programme – ensuring our community thrives, with a focus on children. The learning aspect of reading and driving the curiosity of children to learn fits hand in glove with our value system. Our sponsorship allows us to directly impact the future of this generation of children with reading material that they wouldn’t normally have access to.”
Younity New Zealand also have a close relationship with their sponsored schools. “We have a good relationship with the schools we sponsor and always have at least one team member who goes along to the role model assemblies. It’s a great opportunity to connect with the school and chat with the children and meet the role model.”
Richard says to those curious about becoming a Funding Partner, “You won’t regret it. If you want a better understanding of your donation, what it can do, and want to see the impact of your donation, this is the perfect opportunity. Equally, if you have a dollar to donate, this is a good place to park it.”
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For over nine years, Avanti Finance has been a proud Funding Partner of the Duffy Books in Homes programme, helping to put books into the hands of children at Dawson Road School in South Auckland.
Avanti Finance believes in giving back to the community in ways that create a lasting impact. “Financial literacy starts with reading literacy,” says Avanti. “The ability to read and understand is the foundation for confident decision-making and opportunity in life. Supporting Duffy Books aligns perfectly with our mission to advocate for financial literacy and inclusion.”
Avanti Finance’s involvement goes beyond donations. Team members regularly attend Role Model assemblies at Dawson Road School, engaging with students who are eager to share their new books, classrooms, and learning environments. The children’s pride and excitement are a powerful reminder of why the programme matters.
Over the years, Avanti Finance has received countless thank-you cards, posters, and notes from Dawson Road School students, a testament to the impact the programme makes. These messages are cherished by with the whole Avanti team, reinforcing the company’s commitment to literacy and giving-back to the community.
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]]>Melissa firmly believes in the importance that reading has in activating your imagination. “I love the whole concept of books in homes and while literacy is the key goal there are even more benefits than reading – there’s the creative side of it too, as we draw images in our minds as we read.”
Melissa says: “If you’re thinking about becoming a funding partner you should just go for it as it’s rewarding on so many levels. The joy the kids get from the books and the involvement with the school and students really gives you those warm fuzzy feelings.”
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Their business Thompson Lawnmowers & Chainsaws in Rotorua, sponsors two local rural schools in the Rotorua area and they’ve sponsored the schools for over 3 years. As well as being a funding partner, sponsoring 50% of the cost of the books for both schools, Robyn-ann also tries to go along to the Role Model assemblies and see the kids receive their books.
Robyn-ann is a huge reader herself and believes it’s important that every child is exposed to reading early and how that builds their life experience. She says, “As an avid reader and after encouraging my boys to become readers, it was a no-brainer really to support Duffy and the work they do. We’re in a position to be able to help our local country schools and it’s such a worthwhile cause, we wish we could do more”.
She says to anyone thinking about becoming a sponsor/funding partner, “Do it! It is absolutely worth every penny. We often receive lovely letters from the kids who receive books and it’s wonderful to be able to visit the schools during the Role Model assemblies and see the kids receive their books.”
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