Fete fundraiser for Kaibosh

As part of a wider citizenship project, the year 9 and 10 young people at St John’s in the City Presbyterian Church are currently organising a fete fundraiser for Kaibosh to support their ongoing mission of food rescue in Wellington.

Two of the four young people organising the fundraiser are from Karori – Liam Fitch and Arlo Pryor. Another, Angus

Chamberlain, lives in Kelburn.

“The young people want to make a contribution to the life of the city,” St John’s youth worker Grace Webster says.

“They have such a strong drive and passion for helping make the world a better place, and it’s a privilege to work alongside them to help make this project happen.” Sharing so many great ideas, this fete is not one to miss.

The fete is a youth-led event as part of the church’s ongoing efforts to empower and enable young people, to grow their leadership, build community and grow connections.

The group identified food poverty as an issue many face, and want to show their support and compassion.

“Through the fete, we aim to not only raise funds, but also raise awareness for the amazing work Kaibosh does,” Grace says. “Kaibosh are all about zero food poverty and zero food waste, supporting over 50 charities around the greater Wellington region.”

The fete will be in the St John’s in the City Conference Centre, on the corner of Willis and Dixon streets, from 11am to 2pm, on Saturday 17 June.

The St John’s year 9 and 10 young people are collecting second hand books, planning games, making lolly necklaces and sherbet, practising music and planning decorations. With the help of the wider youth community at St John’s, they’ll be running game stalls, face painting, serving food, playing live music and selling crafts and books.