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Aroha goes the extra mile. On the 24th of March, the team from Seven Sharp arrived to capture the furnishing of the 1,000th home for Woven Earth. It marked a significant milestone — both for them and everyone privileged to work alongside them. For...
On the 13th of March at St Matthews In the City, our Outreach Team leader Jeremy Nicholls was invited onto a panel to share his experience and expertise walking alongside rough sleepers. Chaired by Prof. Peter Lineham, the event discussed concerns...
Public Statement from Visionwest on 'Move On' Orders Visionwest Community Trust is calling for urgent, coordinated action to address the recent rise in rough sleeping across Auckland, especially the number of street dwellers in the suburbs. Every...
For a long time, Jasmine didn’t have a place she could call home. After moving to Ōtautahi Christchurch to be closer to her daughter, she expected a fresh start. Instead, she found herself moving from couch to couch. Sometimes she stayed with...
By Jeremy Nicholls, Visionwest Outreach Team Leader A Rising Need Outreach to those experiencing homelessness is a growing need. I wish it wasn't, but it is. It reflects a bigger problem, a problem that demands to be addressed. In Tāmaki Makaurau...
At Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga we are strategically expanding our work to address homelessness. A growing team. A freshly wrapped RV. Our Communications Manager, Dale Campbell, recently had a catch up with the Outreach Team Leader, Jeremy...
Sandra says she feels confident in herself and believes that the best in life, love and happiness is ahead of her. That’s pretty exciting for someone who, just a short time ago, was homeless and living in emergency accommodation on the outskirts of...
Joe’s chronic illness came on suddenly and not only robbed him of his ability to work; it brought with it a variety of issues relating to housing, health and hardship. A chance meeting led him to Visionwest and the support he required. It was...
Katrina had heard about Visionwest’s housing support services because people she knew had received support and raved about it. However, even though she was in emergency housing herself, until a WINZ worker suggested she call Visionwest Community...
Cassie* was just 17 years old when she was forced to leave home following a breakdown in household relationships made it unsafe to remain there. After spending time couch surfing and living on the streets, a school counsellor suggested she contact...