It's sad to say goodbye
It is with heavy hearts that we share that I Got Your Back Pack will be closing as we’ve been unable to secure funding to continue.
This decision hasn’t come easily and we remain hopeful another non-profit will take up this service in the future.
Because of the generosity of every one of our donors, partners and sponsors, thousands of backpacks were delivered with dignity, care, and compassion. Your support has never been “just a donation” — it was a lifeline, and it changed more than 27,000 lives.
While every single donation has made a very real difference and is sincerely appreciated, we would like to thank, in particular, our friends at Bunnings, Canon, GreenScene, Whitcoulls and Yarnteeze, all of whom have provided significant ongoing support over the years.
We will continue sending packs out for as long as we can, using our remaining stock to reach as many people as possible before operations are suspended.
Thank you for believing in this kaupapa and for standing with us every step of the way. We are sincerely grateful for your kindness and generosity.
We provide care and
supplies to survivors
of family violence.
26,627 packs provided to survivors so far
A little piece of hope.
Imagine leaving everything behind in an instant; no time to pack, no choice but to go.
The impact your donation could have in these moments is significant: A toothbrush that restores a sense of normality. Shampoo that brings comfort and dignity. A bedtime story that offers a moment of peace in an unfamiliar place or a teddy that becomes a taonga to call their own.
Every day, New Zealanders escape family violence with nothing but the clothes they are wearing. With your help, I Got Your Back Pack provides thoughtfully curated care packs filled with essentials and items that bring comfort to help survivors through their first days in safety, and their journey going forward.
These small yet powerful gestures remind them that they are worthy, supported, and not alone.
Thank you to our wonderful supporters
