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 »

Food bank demand increases by 400 per cent in 7 days

Monday 6 April 2020 People and families are beginning to feel the financial impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19), with The Wellington City Mission experiencing a sharp increase in demand for food… Read more »

Wellington City Mission opens ‘Te Paapori’ to provide shelter for homeless during lockdown

Tuesday 31 March, 2020 In collaboration with the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and Wellington City Council (WCC), The Wellington City Mission is helping to provide warm, dry and safe… Read more »

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… Read more »

The Wellington City Mission taking ‘controlled approach’ towards Coronavirus

Wednesday 18 March, 2020 A controlled distribution of food parcels, home deliveries and bulk-freezing of pre-prepared meals are part of a suite of service delivery options being planned, should The… Read more »

Running with a Purpose

Wednesday 4 March 2020 We first met George Henderson in July 2019, when he came into The Mission and told us that he not only planned on running the length… Read more »

We’ve found our way

Wednesday 4 March 2020 “A year ago, life was pretty tough for my son Lockie and I. He has a number of conditions – dyslexia, developmental delay, ADHD, and Autism… Read more »

Britannia House gives me a new lease of life

Wednesday 4 March 2020 “At 19 years old, I found myself homeless. I was dealing with mental health issues, depression and anxiety. I wasn’t doing much at all, and I… Read more »