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 »
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 »