Our Stories

Explore stories from our community…

We believe in the power of stories to offer hope and inspire change.

Every person’s story matters.

Stories of Hope
Champions for Change
Blog Posts

Stories of Hope

Our “Stories of Hope” digital project has been created to share the real-life journeys of people who have faced adversity and now lead change in their communities. When someone is ready to tell their story, we help them record it and share it, to bring hope to people who are walking a similar path.

Champions for Change

Watch videos from our “champions for change” – key community leaders who believe in our work

Blog Posts

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Inspiring Leaders night
Inspiring Leaders night

Our first Caring for the Carers gathering brought leaders together for an encouraging and deeply moving evening with Chris Clarke.

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Equipping our community
Equipping our community

Building stronger support: Our community training workshop with Sistahood and Kingsmen on 11 October

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Winter Warmth Project part 2
Winter Warmth Project part 2

Our Winter Warmth blanket drive distribution with Shining Light Community Trust - tents, sleeping bags & blankets for whanau sleeping rough

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Winter Warmth Project part 1
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,

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Planting together
Planting together

Collaborating with the Beautification Trust and Wiri women’s prison to plant native seedlings grown by the inmates.

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Angel’s story: making a difference
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.

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Rob’s story: from prison to purpose
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.

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