ASB and Hato Hone St John have been in partnership since 2008, with ASB staff volunteering as Caring Callers, during annual appeal, on area committees, and providing help with fundraising.
All ASB branches are equipped with an AED (Automatic Heart Defibrillator) and have AED-trained staff ready to help.
ASB also funded Australasia's first emergency EV ambulance, currently being trialled on the road in Waikato.
Hato Hone St John and ASB are making strides in enhancing community companionship through the Caring Caller programme. This volunteer-based telephone friendship service offers meaningful, regular connections that strengthen social bonds and enhance mental and emotional wellbeing.
ASB came on board as the programme sponsor in 2024, with the aim of enhancing the programme's impact, ensuring it reaches more individuals in need of companionship and support. ASB's people have also been long-standing supporters, with a team of dedicated Caring Caller volunteers in place since 2010, and our volunteer numbers continue to grow.
Even with corporate support like ASB, Hato Hone St John must still rely on the generosity of donors to ensure that it can continue to provide its vital services to New Zealanders. Donate now and help make sure Hato Hone St John is there if you or your loved ones need them.