Recipient story
Homeless Veteran with young family needing urgent assistance, family of 5 living in car
Christmas 2025
GIVIT
Clients family lost their rental due to owner selling. Father is NZ citizen who is entitled to receive Centrelink but not receiving due to Centrelink having visa status wrong, in process of correcting, Mother not receiving correct amount of Centrelink either due to mix up of what children are in her care, also in process of being amended. Eldest son just left school so no benefits being received for him yet either. Father has serious kidney problems and other health issues, 14 year old daughter has Mental Health issues including self harming and also 14 month old baby. Father is an Army Veteran with 16 years service including overseas tours but DVA cannot assist as served in NZ Army. All are living in car, baby sleeping in car seat constantly. Family is in desperate need of financial help until Centrelink sorted out.
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