Community Sports Bank Update
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 »
From a Shelter to a Community
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 »
Our Future Looks So Much Brighter
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 »
Wellington City Mission keeping cheer alive in a Christmas like no other
In a year that saw demand for food parcels skyrocket, and an increase in new people and families coming in for support, The Wellington City Mission is rounding off the year by preparing to deliver over 100 hampers across the Wellington region on Christmas eve, with the support of ASB.
Innovative business partnering with The Mission
Monday 9 November 2020 The Mission is incredibly grateful for the support we receive from businesses all across the region throughout the year. Every week we love hearing about the… Read more »
I’m in control of my life again
Monday 9 November 2020 A few years ago, life got pretty overwhelming, and I spiralled out of control. I was having epileptic seizures most days, and my full-time job was… Read more »
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 »