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'Trade in your Bra' appeal

"Hastings Womens Refuge is one of two Womens Refuge organisations based in
Hastings. For the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 we have worked with 191
women and their children.

We are pleased to be the recipients of the "trade-in bra" as often women come to
the safehouse with very little. For some they come with nothing.

For those women experiencing financial abuse they are denied access to family
income and things such as underwear are considered luxuries.

For women with limited funds they tend to put their children's needs first which leaves mum
wearing clothes well beyond the "best before date".

Through the generosity of Suzelle Lingerie Hastings Womens Refuge and Tangata
Piringa Maori Womens Refuge will be able to provide these women with a little
extra 'support'."

Julie Hart, Services Manager HWR



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