Responding to Cyclone Gabrielle

The footage and stories coming out of the Hawkes Bay in recent days is staggering and it’s easy to forget that Auckland recently suffered serious flooding as well. Our hearts go out to all of those affected and we’re praying for them.

It’s also important for us to respond practically where we can. There’s a big surge of support coming from across the country right now and it’s tempting for us to rush in as well. However, it’s important that people get the right aid and we’re a bit too remote to know that.

For the purposes of getting some meaningful assistance to the Hawke’s Bay area, we have established a connection with Anglican Missions, which is doing a great job of getting funds and the right supplies into the hands of those who need it. The Street will make a donation to Anglican Missions in the coming days. If you’re wondering about a good way to personally help right now, we’d encourage you to also give to Anglican Missions. https://anglicanmissions.org.nz/donate/gabrielle/

It’s also important to remember that the effects of the cyclone will be felt for many years. We’re therefore working to build relationships with churches in the area to see how we might partner with them over a longer period of time as they seek to serve and care in the area.

*Please note this isn’t an endorsement of any particular theology or decisions the Anglican Church has made. This is purely the best avenue we have found to get financial support to the right areas.