Where Is My Money Going?
Your donation will directly fund our work connecting and supporting men in Ōtautahi Christchurch through social prescribing. This includes:​

• Workshops: Facilitating “Art of the Good Yarn” workshops that promote meaningful conversation and connection.

• Research & Development: Designing tools and programs that ensure lasting impact, such as our peer connection tech pilot and post-workshop support systems.

• Building Sustainability: Creating long-term, revenue-generating projects like our Hole-in-One community golf initiative, so we can rely less on funding appeals and more on social enterprise.

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What Do I Get for My Donation?
You get to be part of something measurable, meaningful, and community-driven.

• Impact Reporting: We’re working toward 1,000 hours of direct support for men this year. We’ll keep you updated as we hit key milestones so you can see the real impact of your gift.

• Transparency: We'll share updates on program reach, hours delivered, and stories from men whose lives have changed through connection.

• Sustainability Storytelling: Learn how your contribution helps grow our sustainable revenue streams, ensuring the long-term wellbeing of working-age men in our community.

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Why Am I Emotionally Engaged?
Because men are quietly struggling.
Loneliness. Identity. Purpose. The Yarns Men exist because too many men are doing it tough, disconnected from themselves and from others. You’re donating to a grassroots movement that listens, meets men where they are, and offers real connection—one yarn at a time.
This isn’t charity—it’s investment in a healthier, stronger, more connected Aotearoa.

 

Donation Options
The cost of delivering one hour of support is $180.

Choose how you want to back us:

• $180 = 1 hour of life-changing conversation

• $90 = 30 minutes of connection and care

• $45 = 15 minutes of purposeful support

• Other amount – every contribution helps

 

You can give as a one-off or set up a monthly donation to keep the momentum going.