A Safe and Loving Home

The last year or so was really horrible for me. During the first Alert Level 4 Lockdown, my living arrangements were very volatile, and I was unsafe. I felt completely… Read more »

Loving Each Day

My life was completely empty before coming to Kemp five years ago. After my mother passed away, my sisters and I somehow lost contact and we couldn’t get in touch… Read more »

I’ve Finally Found A Home

All of the bad experiences I’ve had led me here to The Mission’s Te Pā Manawa, where I’m building the life I thought I could never have. As a child… Read more »

A Place of Connection & Care

My diagnosis of bipolar II has chronically affected my life. Growing up I had a supportive family, I graduated from university, and worked in a variety of jobs. But over… Read more »

Working Towards a Better Life

I came to The Mission last year in a really bad way. My wife and I had split up, and even though I was working full-time I couldn’t afford another… Read more »

More homes for Wellingtonians!

The Wellington City Mission, in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development opened Wellington’s newest transitional housing facility today. The iconic “Zebra” backpackers building at 58 Tory Street,… Read more »

A Place to Start Again

Monday 10 May 2021 For the last three years I was a sole-dad to my two kids, an eight-year-old and a six-year-old. I was struggling financially and I felt isolated,… Read more »

Meet One of Our Volunteers, Brendon

Monday 10 May 2021 What’s your role at The Mission?I volunteer for two shifts in Tā Te Manawa/Community Lounge every Monday. I wash dishes, serve food and hot drinks to… Read more »

This is Our Community

Monday 10 May 2021 A decade ago, I developed some major health issues and I couldn’t work. I became homeless, and lived in my car for years until I lost… Read more »