25 September 2014
Community philanthropist an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian
Selfless humanitarian Jacinta Krefft will be recognised next Tuesday by the Wellington City Council when she receives an
Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award for her dedication to Wellington’s youth.
The Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards honour members of the community who have made outstanding contributions
to the Capital.
Jacinta is the driving force behind the Wellington Boys’ and Girls’ Institute Challenge for Change programme, which is a
mentoring service that pairs up at-risk or in-need youths with community mentors.
The effort that Jacinta has expended professionally is commendable. Yet the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award
also acknowledges Jacinta’s personal dedication to Wellington’s youth.
Recently Jacinta took an 8 year-old boy into her home when his sole caregiver became ill. She gave the child a warm,
loving environment when he had nowhere else to go.
“This is just one example of Jacinta going above and beyond the call of duty for the benefit of others,” says Mayor
Celia Wade-Brown.
“Her commitment to the well-being of vulnerable people in this community is outstanding. She has worked tirelessly on
the Challenge for Change mentoring programme, and is equally generous in her personal life.”