Ms Ross said the Blue Light team's emphasis was on "Prevention First" - also a focus for the police - in an attempt to prevent youth taking part in anti-social activities and getting into trouble.
"It is hoped that by increasing and strengthening the protective factors in children and young people's lives, it will help them realise their potential and raise their emotional intelligence," she said.
Youth liaison officer and fund-raising co-ordinator Craig Yorston, Blue Light chairman Steve Mastrovich, vice-chair Marek Willis and the committee members are unanimous in the view that strengthening youths' protective factors will mean more positive life outcomes.
The committee is looking to hold a number of events, with the first being a fundraising golf day and auction in December.
Ms Ross said the funds would help to buy uniforms for children, lunchboxes and other items they might need.
This month marks 30 years since the Blue Light charity was founded in New Zealand.
It provides activities for young people that are free from drugs, alcohol and violence, and looks to reduce youth crime, build community partnerships, build young people's self-esteem, enhance community safety, and build positive youth and police partnerships.
Blue Light chief executive Rod Bell said: "Many adults will remember attending a Blue Light disco, and now we run a huge range of programmes and events for young people throughout New Zealand."
Through 74 branches, the charity runs driver licencing programmes, youth mentoring, publishes a series of handbooks for teenagers and their parents as well as providing residential life skills camps run in partnership with the New Zealand Defence Force.
For more information contact: Craig Yorston 021 1915437; Tanya Ross 021 1915491 or Marek Willis 021 1907645.
The new committee is Pauline O'Leary, Marek Willis, Peter Gray, Tanya Ross, Trevor Scarrow, John Dale, Lalo and Sumita Rhodes, Craig Yorston, Steve Mastrovich, Christine Hogan, Donna Jeffery, Mark Stroud, Kevin Smith, Cathy Dalton, Graham Hoskin and Vaughan Patching.