The Times is recognising the many wonderful people in our local east Auckland community who go out of their way to help others with our regular Community Hero award.
If you know someone who’s doing amazing things in our community please email 50 to 100 words describing why they deserves this recognition, highlighting specific actions they’ve taken to benefit our community, with your and their contact details and a high-resolution photo of them if possible to chrish@times.co.nz.
Be sure to include details about what they’ve been doing, the impact they’ve made, and how long they’ve been involved in these efforts.
The award is sponsored by New World Howick. Recipients will receive a $50 New World gift card and will be featured in our newspaper and on our website.
This week’s recipient is Cassandra Peer, who fixed and used art to transform the community food pantry in Cook Street, Howick.
She was nominated by 19 people including Joy Phillips, Sara Bloore, Ulandi, Jo Charman, Sherol, Bernadette, Sarah Waghorn, Sonja Buhac, Celeste, Karen Symons, Cathryn Putman, Helen Rayner, Simon Lockhart, Audrie Ajan, Nadine, Colette Schlaffer, Mike Peer, Sharlet Aarons, and Celeste Robberts, all of whom praised Cassandra’s inspiring efforts and desire to help others.
Their sentiment is best summed up by nominator Sonja Buhac, who writes: “I want to recognise Cassandra Peer for the incredible impact she has on our community.
“Cassandra goes the extra mile for everyone in her life, always striving to create a healthy and happy environment. Her constant smile and ability to make lifelong friends are truly inspiring.
“One of her recent initiatives – a beautifully painted food box – has made a significant difference.
“Since she took the time to enhance it and fill it, the food box has overflowed with donations, encouraging others to contribute. It’s amazing to see how something so small can lead to such a positive change.
“Cassandra is a shining example of community spirit, and I’m grateful to have her in our lives.”
