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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Tuesday 17 March 2021Wellington City Mission, supported by New World, have come together to introduce an innovative new Social Supermarket, improving food security for Wellingtonians in need. In a shift… Read more »
In September 2019, we officially launched our Community Sports Bank initiative. We aimed to help facilitate conversations and create connections, to break down the barriers to sport and enable more… Read more »
Friday 5 March 2021 I’ve had some hard times and personal challenges throughout my life. When I lost my house, and I was unable to find work, I found myself… Read more »
Friday 5 March 2021As a sole parent to my five children, it’s been a really hard road. But with the awesome support of The Wellington City Mission we’re now in… Read more »