Grochem – Lending a hand to support our grower communities

Four years ago, the team at Grochem decided to do something a little different from the norm. Over the last four years Grochem has contributed $200,000 in donations to the charities listed below.

Grochem wanted to make a difference to our grower communities and support charities we believe can help benefit our local communities.

Supporting the families of RSE scheme workers from the Penema region, Vanuatu

UNICEF New Zealand – Water and Sanitation Health (WASH) campaign. A project to bring clean water and latrines to 10,000 children from 83 schools in the Penema region of Vanuatu. UNICEF’s goal is firstly to provide education on the importance of cleaning your hands properly, and also to provide schools with toilet facilities that are clean and fit for purpose. Thanks to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade and the Vanuatu government along with UNICEF New Zealand, that have made this all possible. Grochem’s donations to this cause have helped to make this goal a reality. Just by having clean water close to the toilets, and education on why it is important to wash your hands after toilet use and before eating is saving children’s lives.

Hawke’s Bay Cranford Hospice and Nelson Tasman Hospice

Grochem is proud to support these amazing people who in times of need are there to support us and our families. Many of us have already experienced the valuable care that the hospice services provide our community. The hospice doctors, nurses and support staff go to great lengths to ensure that our needs and the needs of our family are met during those times in life that really matter most.

Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ

It is only when prostate cancer affects someone close to you that it becomes real to you. More than 600 men in New Zealand die from prostate cancer every year. Early detection is key, many men don’t have symptoms when first diagnosed. Early diagnosis and effective treatment save lives. Typically, men don’t know how dangerous this disease is, so awareness is a major factor. Grochem want to bring prostate cancer to the attention of men in the horticulture community. Start by having a chat with your doctor. Especially if you haven’t seen a doctor for a while, make an appointment.

Please join us in donating to the Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ.

Rural Support Trust

We are proud to support this very worthy cause. The Trust is about “rural people helping rural people”. Sometimes you need to chat with someone who understands your issues. Rural Support Trust has local rural people who know from experience that pressures can mount up in all areas from health and well-being to financial pressure or employment matters.

Contact them for a confidential chat on 0800 787 254 or visit rural-support.org.nz