Finding my courage

Monday 9 November 2020 In 2016 I moved to New Zealand to join my partner. We began renting together, and got engaged. I found a job at a cafe, and… Read more »

Hope for my baby

Monday 9 November 2020 The challenges I’ve faced in my life are hard to put into words. When the civil war started in Somalia, I was forced to flee from… Read more »

Wellington City Mission successful in transformative $10 million shovel-ready application.

Monday 28 September 2020 The Government have announced $10 million for The Wellington City Mission, to go towards the build of what will be a transformative community hub for the… Read more »

Wellington City Mission takes over Night Shelter

Thursday 30 July 2020: During the COVID-19 period, we took over responsibility for the management of the Wellington Night Shelter, to continue our support of Wellington’s street-living community. We managed… Read more »

Our Community Lounge

Thursday 30 July 2020: COVID-19 presented many challenges for the people and families who walk through our doors every day, as well as for us as an organisation. It also… Read more »

Te Paamaru has become our safe haven

Thursday 30 July 2020: After leaving the NZ Army, I made some bad decisions, and ended up in Rimutaka Prison for a couple of years. While I was there I… Read more »

A Happy Ending

Thursday 30 July 2020: A couple of months ago, young couple Ella and Cam were beginning an exciting new journey in their lives as they were about to shift to… Read more »

Our hearts are warm, going into winter

Thursday 30 July 2020: The last few years have been really tough for me and my son, Jayden. We’ve both been through some intense and traumatic experiences, and after splitting… Read more »

Wellington City Mission welcomes Budget 2020 investment to prevent homelessness

Thursday 14 May, 2020 The Wellington City Mission welcomes the Government’s Budget 2020 investment in responding to and preventing homelessness. Says Murray Edridge, Wellington City Missioner. “The Government’s $150 million… Read more »