Regrow Response Program

Impact

Convoy’s journey with the Conjola and surround’s community started in January 2020 by providing some much-needed supplies and logistics.
After hearing about the community’s future needs, Regrow Response was initiated. The school children’s planting project has facilitated Convoy of Hope to remain connected and a part of the community’s journey to rebuilding. It has been an honour and a privilege for us at Convoy to assist and work alongside the community in the recovery.
Update

Convoy of Hope, in partnership with ten enthusiastic schools located in Sydney and the Shoalhaven, together with generous stakeholders and donors, can report that a further 2030 seeds of hope have made their way to the Conjola community and surrounding areas. The Harvest Seeds & Native Plants Nursery in Sydney supplied a variety of vibrant and healthy tubestock that students nurtured and potted over the past three months.
Legacy

Convoy of Hope has now developed an 8-week curriculum-based outdoor gardening and personal resilience program for year 5 and 6 students named “Regrow Resilience - School Children’s Planting Project in Personal Resilience”. This 8-week curriculum on personal resilience and gardening will equip students with skills and strategies for many of life’s challenges including disasters while helping them develop an appreciation for nature as they learn about all things plants!

**Seeds of Hope**

“A tragedy can either make or break a community. I can really tell you that it made our community. We could not put into words the gratitude that we have felt from the community and everything that you’ve done and everything you’ve said has helped us get through everything. You need to give yourselves a pat on the back, especially you kids because you are the community of the future.”
- Lyn Candello, Local Resident

**Letters to Lismore**

At the ceremony residents, schools, and other participants had the opportunity to write letters to the residents of Lismore, New South Wales and other flood-affected communities in the area. From one community that is still regrowing to another community that has started rebuilding the messages are inspiring.
*“From a family that has experienced the devastation of bushfires, our hearts go out to those who have been devastated by floods. Even when the rain stops we continue to think of you.”*
*"I am sorry. I hope you regrow like Conjola did."*

THANK YOU!

We want to say a massive thank you to a few special supporters and volunteers. Without them, the Regrow Response would not be possible. These organisations and individuals have contributed through finance, resource and time to help bring Regrow Conjola to life.

Anglicare

Australian Christian Channel

Bunnings Ulladulla

Ampol Refinery Kurnell

Cliff Lewis Printing

Convoy of Hope Donors & Supporters

Commonwealth bank

Greg Nicoll

Karen Lissa - Conjola resident extraordinaire

The Garden Club of Australia

Central Coast Groundswell Church

Harvest Seed Nursery Terrey Hills