Over the last year 133 young people (9-18 years) from around the Western Bay of Plenty have been involved in a journey learning about how we all can make a difference in our own community. The young vinnies have embraced each cause they have chosen with great enthusiasm and dedication.

The children are inspiring, intelligent, and compassionate and bring hope to our future. Many of our school groups have grown due to word of mouth of the fun we have. Some of the good deeds the young vinnies have selected to support in 2013 are, the homeless, the elderly, children and the poor.