About Us
Present for You is about being present for our tamariki.
We believe that every child should experience the joy of finding their own present under the Christmas tree, in their own Santa bag, with their name on it. That’s the reason we started making personalised Santa bags for children in need. You see, there are hundreds of Kiwi kids who rarely receive anything that’s ‘just for them’. Waking up to Christmas presents in a specially made Santa bag gives them treasured memories that last forever.
Present for You also gives students and volunteers the gift of new skills and service awards – invaluable skills that will last a lifetime. Most of all, our Santa bags show whānau that their social workers, caregivers and support workers are there for them, providing a sense of aroha, belonging, security and above all, joy.
The initiative was founded by Jocelyn Bray of Inspiration Point, a marketing agency that works closely with charities and not-for-profits. Jocelyn saw how generous people and businesses were at donating Christmas presents to charities supporting young children, and that this would be made even more special if they were delivered in a personalised Santa bag.
Present for You started as a family venture making bags for just a few children – now, with your support, we’re hoping to help even more of our tamariki experience a more magical Christmas.
Present for You is a gift for our children, from all of us.♥
Our Values
Kindness – being kind, even in the smallest of ways, can make a difference. Personalising each Santa bag makes it special to the child and makes the kindness of those who have donated gifts even more meaningful.
Moments of happiness – receiving Christmas presents in a personalised Santa bag gives children in need (and their families) magical moments of excitement and joy… and special memories that last long after the day ends.
Creativity – Present for You is about providing opportunities for our makers to be creative and enjoy the rewards of helping others.
Togetherness – Present for You is about people coming together and giving in their own way, no matter how small, to make a child’s Christmas that much more special.
Made by hand – our Santa bags are handmade right here in New Zealand by those who love to sew and to give… especially for our tamariki and mokopuna.