Be a good neighbour. Be kind.

A good neighbour makes
the world of difference to the lives of those around us. That is the strength
of our community, and for that reason, we need your support today.

Life is changing,
current realities are under threat, people may lose their jobs and families are
entering into uncertain times.

The global Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is dominating headlines, and plaguing communities. The Wellington City Mission’s work, supporting those most in need across the Wellington region, becomes even more significant as the need in our community intensifies. Your support today becomes important now more than ever.

As peoples’ lifestyles
and circumstances change as a result of COVID-19, there is one thing that must
remain constant – and that is, our unwavering and collective need to be kind to
one another, by looking out for one another and restoring hope.

I encourage us all to
spare a thought for those in our community who already struggle but will now
find it even harder. Throughout our 116 year history, The Mission has cared for
Wellingtonians who find themselves experiencing hard times. We’re constantly
adapting our services to meet the need. 

Today, that must
continue.

We will continue to
supply food to those in need. We will modify our daily meal service so people
in the community can still get a nourishing daily meal. We will modify our food
parcel service to deliver these to people’s front door,  rather than ask them to collect them from our
foodbank. Our social workers will continue to maintain phone contact with our
people and families.

We will continue to
show love and compassion, as the support we give and the work we do will not
stop.

We want to ensure that
everyone in Wellington, no matter their circumstances, has access to food,
support and the necessities they need at this time.

Now is the time for Wellington to come together, to be a good neighbour and to be kind.