![]() Winter’s here but a strengthened relationship between Turanga Health and Curtain Bank Gisborne means more Tairāwhiti families are getting help to stay warm. Established in 2009 to provide made-to-measure curtains for people and families on low incomes, Curtain Bank Gisborne volunteers are always busy snipping, stitching and sewing to restock their shelves with donated curtains. Families from all over the district are referred for upcycled drapes and curtains by Plunket, Women’s Refuge, Barnados and Work and Income. But the biggest referrer is Turanga Health. In the past 12 months 40 whānau have received new window coverings as a result of the bolstered relationship between the two organisations. “We receive referrals from all over but Memory Taylor at Turanga Health has smoothed the way for our organisations to help each other out much more,” says Curtain Bank Coordinator Sharron Hall. “Sixty percent of Curtain Bank’s referrals now come from Turanga Health. Memory is just what we needed.” Memory is Turanga Health’s Healthy Home Kaiāwhina. Healthy Home interventions include referral to health and social agencies, installing insulation and ventilation, and design improvements to houses. Support can be anything from curtains to draft stoppers, or in some cases, help with transferring a family to more appropriate housing. Memory sees the culprits of a cold home as soon as she walks in. No curtains, draughts under doors, crumbling insulation, and expensive yet ineffective sources of heat. When she began her job 12 months ago one of her first ports of call was Curtain Bank in the Red Cross rooms on Palmerston Rd. “My first impressions were ‘what a lovely group of ladies’. All of them giving up their free time to help the community. I wanted to be part of it.” Now, as well as a referrer, Memory is one of seven volunteers who sew curtains every Tuesday. Once a referral is received complete with window measurements, it takes three to four weeks before curtains are ready for hanging. Memory will hang the curtains herself, or families will call in to the Curtain Bank to pick up their curtain parcel. Sharron and Memory love the reactions of families. Memory says it makes her feel like Santa “The good thing is that all our clients are appreciative of anything they receive. It’s awesome. And it’s why I love my work. It doesn’t matter if there’s a patch in the fabric or if it doesn’t match the carpet - they are so happy.” There’s only one problem. “We are always running out of curtains but never running out of needy families,” says Sharron. “Please donate your old curtains if you are refurbishing. We will be able to make something out of them. Don’t chuck them away.” Anyone with old curtains, rods or racks, fabric or hooks, is encouraged to drop them to Curtain Bank Gisborne, Red Cross, 336 Palmerston Road, any day of the week.
31 Comments
Teresa Wilson
6/26/2017 07:29:47 pm
Firstly I commend you on your innovative project and selfless generosity - and I would love to help out.
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3/19/2020 09:42:11 pm
Hardworking always reflect in hard worker's work. Your article about blinds showing your hardworking. Keep doing this great work.
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3/22/2021 07:52:08 am
Do not know why, but this made me feel teary eyed. Yeah, always running out of curtain just means clients are satisfied with the work. Continue your work and continue your passion! Regards from our team! - Macy
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4/7/2021 06:10:30 am
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6/24/2021 11:47:11 pm
Thanks for sharing this inspirational post. I had a lot of fun reading and knowing all your back stories before you became successful. You`re such an inspiration to us.
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7/3/2021 07:18:08 pm
People in the community that helps together are those people that will succeed. This is very inspirational and teach a lesson to everyone. Thank you for this post and keep it up.
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7/21/2021 06:37:19 am
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7/24/2021 02:53:15 am
Families from all over the district are referred for upcycled drapes and curtains by Plunket, Women’s Refuge, Barnados and Work and Income
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8/11/2021 02:47:57 am
Families from all over the district are referred for upcycled drapes and curtains by Plunket, Women’s Refuge, Barnados and Work and Income. But the biggest referrer is Turanga Health.
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8/12/2021 11:59:41 pm
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8/23/2021 02:54:37 am
It`s really true that when you take your job passionately, and you know how to respect everyone in your team, all good things will come after. And that`s how you guys where able to achieved that success in the field that you choose to be with.
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8/26/2021 10:45:28 pm
Thank you for sharing your article, I rally appreciate your efforts and thanks a lot for sharing a piece of wonderful information.
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9/1/2021 02:40:27 am
It has been fun reading such an inspirational stories of yours. Just keep doing what you love and continue being a good role model for others.
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9/4/2021 09:02:49 pm
Thanks for the inspiration and dedication, we are truly proud and salute you. It will never stop, it would our stepping stone as an aspired believer.
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9/7/2021 07:17:31 pm
best effort together with the great combination of close friends which I truly proud..!
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9/8/2021 06:35:02 pm
good job! sharing best effort to each other is the proper way just to be success...
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9/16/2021 11:08:17 pm
good idea! for having best friends with best effort is truly great.
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10/3/2021 08:47:10 pm
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10/13/2021 09:51:35 am
I am so touched with your story. It is so inspiring. Just keep up your good work.
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10/22/2021 04:47:49 am
OMG! I am truly proud for the amazing site of the article, best effort for the talented "senior citizen" keep united.
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10/31/2021 07:43:31 am
Such an inspiring story.
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10/31/2021 07:46:03 am
The story is really inspiring. I am so overwhelmed with their work.
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10/31/2021 02:24:13 pm
Thank you for sharing your story. Your work has been paid off.
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11/14/2021 11:06:30 pm
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1/24/2022 06:51:23 pm
Memory is Turanga Health’s Healthy Home Kaiāwhina. Healthy Home interventions include referral to health and social agencies, installing insulation and ventilation, and design improvements to houses. Support can be anything from curtains to draft stoppers, or in some cases, help with transferring a family to more appropriate housing.
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