Impact Partners
The Wellington Women’s House is a safe home for women on low incomes or in transition. Essentially, we provide women with a safe and warm environment that often is greatly needed to get themselves back on their feet. We have a small, dedicated team of staff who help ensure everything at the house runs smoothly. They provide support and advocacy to our residents, helping them access services and entitlements, and prepare for a move into their own permanent housing. The house is managed by our Management Committee, which is made up of a small group of volunteers. We depend on the generosity of the volunteers, donors and organisations who support the house. They give us their time and energy, as well as financial support and donated goods, to help us provide a safe haven to wāhine in need. Our vision is that every woman in Wellington has a safe and comfortable home that enables her to meet her needs. The house is available to anyone who identifies as a women over the age of 18, and we are a LGBTQ+ friendly home.
You can read more about us here
The Porirua Women & Family Centre is a space for wāhine and their whānau to nurture their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment.
Whare Manaaki Inc Women’s Refuge deals with vulnerable women and their whānau in their time of need. The Porirua Women & Family Centre was established and designed to extend these services. The Porirua Women & Family Centre is open daily, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Whether you need a coffee and a chat with one of our support workers, help with food, support with mental health or are looking to socialise with like-minded women, please don’t hesitate to drop in to see us.
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Welcome to our safe, local and online spaces in Wellington where young people like you can hang, meet people, learn skills, and overcome the tough stuff. Surrounded by a team that walks alongside you with realness, compassion, and aroha – no matter what. Zeal Wellington is like a whānau, where you’re seen, heard, valued and accepted, and have a real shot to thrive on your terms. You’ll find Zeal Wellington in the James Smith Building on Cuba Street. We run after-school hangs, creative programmes, all-ages gigs, a rainbow group, guys’ group and our social enterprise cafe, Stories Espresso Bar.
Social Supermarket
In a shift from the traditional City Mission food parcel model the Mission’s Social Supermarket, a store located in Newtown, puts shopper experience and choice at its heart. Instead of collecting a pre-selected food parcel, you will be able to choose your own grocery items from a wide selection of food and essentials in a normal supermarket environment.
The Social Supermarket is open and free to anyone across the Wellington region who needs some extra help. This includes those currently being supported by or new to The Mission and those being supported or referred by other social service agencies.
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Youth Inspire Lower Hutt
We ensure rangatahi in Taita and Wainui have the capabilities to be ‘work ready’ through a structured and focused youth training programme that develops employability skills for young people.
Our programmes help rangatahi aged15- 24 learn skills that will help them get a job and keep a job. We run a series of workshops to teach the skills employers are looking for and those you need to succeed! We then partner with a variety of local businesses from mechanics to cafes for work experience opportunities which give youth the opportunity to put the skills they have learned into practice.
Oasis Community Cafe
Oasis Community Cafe is a cafe-style Hub in the Waitangirua Community. We provide food and refreshments and also a barista-made coffee so anyone can just pop in.
Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā Mai Le Moana Trust provides a Hāpori Fale (Youth Hub) to empower young people through skills-acquisition programs to discover their full potential. The focus is on Pasifika and Māori Rangatahi from Porirua.
Our establishment focuses on four key areas:
1. MVPFAFF+ (which stands for: Mahu Vahine (Tahitian), Mahu Wahine (Hawaiian), Palopa (Papua New Guinea), Fa’afafine (Samoan), Fakaleiti (Tongan), Akava’ine (Cook Islands Māori), Fiafifine (Niuean). and Takatāpui, Whakawahine of the Moana
2. Flourishing Garden of Knowledge (Education based)
3. Moana Creatives (Cultural and Creative Arts)
4. Community Service
Wesley Community Action - Waitangirua
Wesley Community Action is a creative change organisation that works in communities and with whānau across all ages and stages within the wider Wellington region.
The Wairarapa Resource Centre in New Zealand is a dynamic community hub dedicated to fostering sustainability and supporting local residents. Offering a variety of services and programs, the Centre is a treasure trove for those seeking to make environmentally conscious choices. The Wairarapa Resource Centre empowers individuals and families to live more sustainably, from recycling and upcycling workshops to educational initiatives on waste reduction. It also provides a marketplace for second-hand goods, helping to reduce waste and promote a circular economy. With a strong focus on community engagement, the Centre is a vital resource for fostering a greener, more sustainable Wairarapa.
Everybody Eats Wellington,
Everybody Eats is a unique initiative in New Zealand dedicated to reducing food waste and combating food insecurity by transforming surplus food into delicious, nutritious meals. This innovative social enterprise operates with a pay-as-you-feel model, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a hearty meal regardless of their financial situation. By rescuing perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste, Everybody Eats addresses the pressing issue of food waste and fosters a sense of community and inclusivity. With volunteer chefs and a welcoming atmosphere, Everybody Eats brings people together, creating connections over shared meals and positively impacting the environment and society.
Other Impact Partners
Lower Hutt
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub. 184 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley
Walter Nash Centre 22/26 Taine Street, Taitā, Lower Hutt
Morea library 107 Randwick Crescent, Moera, Lower Hutt
Eastbourne Community Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
The Lower Hutt War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
Naenae Community Library Hillary Court, Naenae, Lower Hutt
Wainuiomata Community Hub 1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt
Wellington
Te Pokapū Hapori Wellington Community Centre 105 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Hataitai Community House 112 Waipapa Road, Hataitai, Wellington
EveryBody Eats (Cuba St) 60 Dixon Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Newtown Community Centre - Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora Colombo Street &, Rintoul Street, Newtown,
Strathmore Park Community Centre & Community Emergency Hub 108 Strathmore Avenue, Strathmore Park, Wellington