Latest News
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Changing of the Guard
As we welcome new Chair Lesley Jensen, we farewell our retiring Chair Glenn Keaney after eight years of service.
News: Craigs Investment Partners launches strategic giving partnership with Community Foundations NZ on Giving Tuesday
We are so pleased to be able to announce our new partnership with Craigs Investment Partners which will see communities nationwide benefit. Craigs Investment Partners, Acorn Foundation and CFNZ have…
News: Christmas giving that really counts
Give the gift of a Christmas donation to one of Acorn’s Community Group Funds to put you in the holiday spirit.
News: Acorn wins at 2019 Business Awards
On behalf of our amazing donors, supporters, volunteer trustees and committee members, it was an absolute honour to win the 2019 Social Enterprise Award at last week's Westpac Business Awards.
Scholarship: Cashmore Family Scholarship
Congratulations to Taina Maddigan-Ould, winner of the 2019 Cashmore Family Scholarship
Scholarship: BOP Medical Students Scholarship
Congratulations to ex Mount Maunganui College student, Kelly Stewart, the 2019 winner of the BOP Medical Students Scholarship.
Events: Tga Arts Festival Function
A night of entertainment for current and past trustees, committee members and supporters - great fun!
News: Salvation Army's value to the community recognised with Acorn Foundation donation
The Salvation Army has recently received a $41,593 donation from the Acorn Foundation as part of their annual distributions, which is funding that will allow the organisation to focus more on their…
Events: Community Celebrations
Acorn was joined by local supporters recently for three distribution celebration morning teas in Katikati, Te Puke and Tauranga.
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