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The latest Impact Report released by Visionwest Community Trust focuses on the link between poverty and mental health and the positive impact financial mentoring can have on both. The report, Visionwest Building Financial Capability (BFC) Report:...
It seems like a long time since Christmas, but we wanted to let you know about how Visionwest’s Christmas From The Heart 2023 made a difference to the lives of over 4,000 West Aucklanders. Today was the first time in my life that I’ve felt special,...
While the exact number may not be known, it is certain that many organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand have a charitable trust as part of their work. A challenge for many of these trusts is navigating to the next phase of growth as they...
It takes a community to help a community The Auckland Anniversary Weekend (27 January 2023) weather flood event was unlike any before it. The storm’s ferocity and the volume of rainfall took the city by surprise and had a devastating impact on Te...
Manaaki Kai, Visionwest’s social supermarket opened on Thursday 8 June. The social supermarket opening At the opening, following a mihi whakatau and waiata, Lisa, our CEO, reminded us that we are on a journey to build hope together and, for some...
Introduction Prior to the delivery of the 2023 Budget, delivered on May 18, the Government announced that there would be a focus on the flood recovery for regions hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Over $1 billion was allocated to the relief response,...
It was in response to the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes that Visionwest Waitaha first began providing housing support in Waitaha Canterbury. Within months 22 properties (most in Rangiora and Kaiapoi) had been secured to house those who had been...
Thursday 27 April was a momentous day for Visionwest – the much-anticipated official opening of Koru Paihere, our new building at 275 Glengarry Road, Glen Eden took place. This move is significant as a link between the past and the future. It...
Each year Visionwest runs Christmas From The Heart a collaborative initiative centred on addressing Christmas hardship in Te Uru o Tāmaki Makaurau (West Auckland). The latest report from Visionwest provides an insightful overview of the 2022...
Looking to the Future In December 2022, Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga – a West Auckland-based community trust working in regions throughout the country to provide wraparound support services to people with a variety of needs – released The One...