Our Stories
Launching into 2026 with a bang…
2026 is here with our Flourishing People workshops launching and a new intake of MADE to Lead community leadership programme.
December Update
Christmas Greetings from our team - what a year it has been! We are so thankful for every person who has come with us on the journey.
Inspiring Leaders night
Our first Caring for the Carers gathering brought leaders together for an encouraging and deeply moving evening with Chris Clarke.
Equipping our community
Building stronger support: Our community training workshop with Sistahood and Kingsmen on 11 October
September Update
So much has happened since July – from powerful community events to stories of transformation.
July Update
Our July newsletter update gives an overview of our key programmes and tells the story of our Warmth for Winter outreach.
Winter Warmth Project part 2
Our Winter Warmth blanket drive distribution with Shining Light Community Trust - tents, sleeping bags & blankets for whanau sleeping rough
Winter Warmth Project part 1
We launched a blanket drive to gather items to help keep people warm who are sleeping rough this winter. Collaborating with Shining Light Community Trust to distribute what our amazing community has donated,
May Update
In our May newsletter we are introducing our team and Board. PLUS, we are now a registered charitable trust!
Planting together
Collaborating with the Beautification Trust and Wiri women’s prison to plant native seedlings grown by the inmates.
Angel’s story: making a difference
From having no confidence and no qualifications, Angel is now an influential leader in her workplace, leading a team supporting people with serious mental health difficulties.
Rob’s story: from prison to purpose
Rob’s past was one of extreme abuse, violence, crime and depression until he discovered the transforming power of forgiveness. Now he is thriving and using his past to help bring hope and change to others.