When a tragedy unfolds, often we don’t know how to provide support or show our care.
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A former Port Macquarie resident, Kim Oakhill, says while flowers are a lovely gesture, at a time of immense personal drama they are not particularly helpful.
Ms Oakhill says she wanted to provide something useful or helpful.
“Something that said - I am so sorry. I could never imagine in a million years what you're going through, but here's a little something that may help you through this unimaginable time in your life," she said.
After talking with the on-line community, the Helpful Love movement was created.
”What better way than to lead a beautiful, authentic community of vendors who have the capability, motivation, authenticity and genuine passion to make a difference.
“Helpful love is growing by the day with current vendors offering domestic cleaning, lawn mowing, remedial massage, fruit and vegetable deliveries, personal styling, spiritual healing, hair and make up, mobile mechanic services, family photography sessions and even private lounge room concerts.
“It is a perfect solution for those looking for a helpful, practical gift during tough times, or even happy times – like a new baby, an engagement gift, a birthday present for those who could use some help,” she said.
The Helpful Love website promotes a directory of quality vendors, which allows people to research ideas and book directly with their preferred vendor if they know what their friend or loved one would need.
Helpful Love is currently servicing Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Central Coast, and actively canvassing new vendors in Maitland and the Mid-North Coast areas.
Ms Oakhill’s mission is to spread Helpful Love across NSW by the end of the year, and by next year, to have a presence across Australia.
Helpful Love is game changing, and has the ability to promote positivity, and change the world. Help spread the Helpful Love – www.helpfullove.com.au
Any interested vendors can express interest via the Helpful Love website.