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Lisa Woolley, CEO of VisionWest Community Trust responded to the budget by saying, “We are pleased to see the Government’s response for those most in need in our community at this time, many of whom have never before experienced such financial and...
The Pātaka Kai Lockdown Challenge: Over 3,000 Food Parcels As New Zealand moved into lockdown on Wednesday March 25, the immediate challenge for the Pātaka Kai was how to distribute parcels to whānau in need of food, at a time when that need...
A good news story from Karen, our Team Leader at Luke Street Housing. In the week leading up to Easter, I visited the whānau who are a part of our Luke Street housing complex homes. To try and break the humdrum of lockdown, I arranged a...
Homelessness is not a choice for most people. One vulnerable group within society that could be forgotten in times of crisis are the homeless. Recognising the urgent need to make shelter available during Covid-19 for those who are currently...
As an Essential Service, during this lockdown time the VisionWest Housing team has been focussed on providing emergency accommodation for those who are homeless and needing housing, such as people who have been rough sleeping, and those who require...
On a bright and sunny morning this week we had the privilege of blessing the final four VisionWest houses in a new-build development in West Auckland. These are the last of 20 houses built for VisionWest whānau in this lovely new subdivision which...
Making space for a brighter future! “There comes a point where we need to stop just pulling people out of the river. We need to go upstream and find out why they’re falling in.” - Desmond Tutu Over 11,000 kids across New Zealand are homeless. ‘Lost...
On Sunday the 12th May, the Prime Minister and Minister of Housing and Urban Development were hosted at VisionWest Community Trust at Glen Eden Baptist Church. The event was the announcement of a landmark investment in the ongoing growth of the...
VisionWest’s Community Housing is different. It’s about providing homes. Whether it’s emergency accommodation, housing for the chronically homeless, or long-term or transitional solutions, we work to provide homes for those who need them. The homes...
The Government’s announcement to increase investment in Housing First services across New Zealand is positive news for the 1,450 people and families who will benefit from this funding. Speaking on behalf of the collective (Auckland City Mission...