Get Smart Tauranga

What a Community Group Fund is

A Community Group Fund with The Acorn Foundation offers a meaningful and sustainable way to support a local organisation for the long term. When you donate to a fund of this kind, your gift is invested alongside others. Each year, a portion of the investment returns is distributed to the organisation, while the original capital remains intact and continues working in perpetuity.

For Get Smart Tauranga, this dependable structure means they receive a reliable stream of income year after year. That stability enables them to plan ahead with confidence, to keep offering free, expert support to youth and their whānau affected by alcohol or other drug challenges; to maintain specialist staff and volunteer outreach; to respond to emerging needs like street-help van support on Friday and Saturday nights; and to grow their capacity in our region.

About Get Smart Tauranga

Get Smart Tauranga is a free, confidential community service dedicated to helping young people (under 25) and their families with alcohol or other drug concerns.  Their team of registered health professionals work with youth in one-on-one counselling, school and community settings, as well as offering family support for parents, siblings and carers. 

Every Friday and Saturday night, a committed group of volunteers operate the “Street Help” van in Tauranga, delivering hot food and drinks, offering support and advice to at-risk young people on the streets, and connecting them to help when it matters most.  Grounded in Christian values, the organisation’s vision is to reduce the harm caused by alcohol and other drugs, and to empower youth to reach their full potential. 

By supporting this Community Group Fund, you’re enabling Get Smart Tauranga to continue their vital work: staying present where young people are, helping families navigate complex issues, nurturing resilience, and building stronger futures for our community’s youth.