Christchurch Methodist Mission, as a part of the collaborative Housing First initiative, has been given access to 25 motel units across four complexes (and potentially more if required) to provide shelter for people who are currently homeless, while the country is in lockdown. In the first instance, ring 0800 43 24 24, and the person … Continued
The Christchurch Methodist Mission were named last night as a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards. Along with Cholmondeley and Christchurch City Mission, they are up for The Press Champion Community Impact Award. It is great to be recognised for their efforts, especially in housing, and particularly in leading the HousingFirst initiative in Christchurch along with 5 other organisations. Most of … Continued
A solution-focussed workshop is being hosted by Christchurch Methodist Mission to launch Kore Hiakai: Zero Hunger campaign in Christchurch from 9:30am to 3:00pm, Tuesday 12 March, at WesleyCare Chapel, 3 Marbel Wood Drive, Papanui. Across the country social service agencies, social enterprises, and food industries are giving out more and more food as a response to … Continued
This Easter, you can have fun and make a difference to families living in poverty at the same time. The Christchurch Methodist Mission is encouraging you to host your own Easter Egg Hunt and invite friends and families to come along and join in the fun. Simply register your Easter Egg Hunt at bit.ly/myeasteregghunt2019, invite … Continued
CTV are producing a video documentary series on ending homelessness in Christchurch, based on the work of Housing First, an amazing collaborative venture coordinated by the Methodist Mission, that in just a number of months has already housed more than 30 homeless people, giving them new hope and opportunities, as well as a roof over … Continued