Building Hope – latest issue out now! In the latest issue of the new look Building Hope newsletter you can read how Kylie and Blake began their journeys towards providing the best possible life for their children. We also explore the many ways...
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Kushla and Duran’s Housing Story – A Light for the Future
Kushla and Duran's Visionwest housing story began when they became part of the Canterbury Community Housing whānau. Here’s what's happened since. Kushla: We lived in a rented property but that went pear-shaped with the rental costs and other...
Christmas From The Heart 2022 – 9,035 people supported
Into its fourth year, Christmas From The Heart aims to help West Auckland families and individuals who are finding things tough by providing essential food items, Christmas food to enable whānau to enjoy a celebratory dinner on Christmas Day and,...
Food and Financial Hardship Report Released
Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga have released their latest community Impact Report. The One Hundred Whānau Food and Financial Hardship Report is based on the findings of an in-depth survey and interviews of 100 randomly selected Visionwest clients,...
Bianca’s Youth Solutions Story – Dreaming of the Future
When Bianca talks about her hopes and dreams for the future she says she can now picture them coming true because of Visionwest Youth Solutions and the advice and guidance she’s received from Sa’o, her Youth Development Coach. My hope for the...
Blake’s Housing Story – A Life Back on Track
Blake’s housing story with Visionwest began when he saw his lifestyle reflected in the hurt on the faces of his children and saw how the way he lived was affecting their behaviour and health, he knew something needed to change. For such a long time...
Whata Manaaki Opening
On Wednesday 10 November, Whata Manaaki, our new food and goods warehouse, was officially opened. The extra space Whata Manaaki provides will enable us to hold more kai at any one time and function as an effective distributor of food to those who...
Marissa and Honeylette – Super Support Workers!
Support Workers Marissa and Honeylette provide in-home healthcare to the elderly and those with disabilities throughout the Bay of Plenty. It’s a job that gives them a huge amount of satisfaction and fulfillment. "My friend was a Support Worker...
Kylie’s Story – Practical Support When it was Needed Most
Kylie says being a part of Visionwest’s Youth Services programme changed her life. As first-time parents, the practical support and advice she and her partner received made all the difference to coping and creating a positive home life for their...
More Than Food
Many of the people who access Visionwest’s wraparound support services have no family and limited social networks. Their lives are confined to a small space both geographically and socially. For many years, community dinners were held at the Glen...
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