Auckland City Mission - Latest News [Page 6]
Schools Supporting Mission To Fill Foodbank
Tuesday, 22 June 2010, 11:37 am | Auckland City Mission
Auckland Schools and Urgent Couriers are teaming up to help the Auckland City Mission ease the cold and hunger for Aucklanders who are struggling this winter. More >>
City Mission seeing increase in need this Xmas
Monday, 21 December 2009, 11:40 am | Auckland City Mission
The Auckland City Mission is seeing a sharp increase in need in the lead-in to Christmas. “We’ve already provided emergency food grants or food parcels to 1207 families this season, compared to just 800 this time last year,” Auckland City Missioner ... More >>
Auckland’s online Christmas Wish Tree launched
Friday, 11 December 2009, 2:24 pm | Auckland City Mission
It’s easier than sending Christmas cards, it’s environmentally friendly, and it is raising funds for a great Auckland charity. More >>
Share a little to have a simply great Christmas
Monday, 7 December 2009, 12:32 pm | Auckland City Mission
Christmas is a time for sharing - not just gifts, but a little of yourself too. Auckland City Mission is encouraging everyone to remember the great gifts that come out of a few caring thoughts, a little time, and a small amount of effort. “Many families ... More >>
Auckland Launches Vision Screening Clinic
Monday, 30 November 2009, 11:01 am | Auckland City Mission
Free eye screening provided by OneSight Foundation volunteer optometrists were accessed by 46 of Auckland’s rough sleepers and homeless last Sunday at Auckland City Mission. “After the screening, there are 27 patients who need a comprehensive eye test and ... More >>
Community Notices - Call for Volunteers
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 11:31 am | Auckland City Mission
Auckland City Mission is seeking friendly, outgoing people who can spare an hour or two to help with Street Collections on the Friday 11th and Saturday 12th December 2009. Collections will take place in Auckland CBD, Newmarket and Takapuna. To register: ... More >>
Call for inquiry into homelessness welcome
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 10:16 am | Auckland City Mission
Yesterday Moana Mackey (Labour Party spokesperson on housing) asked the Parliamentary social services select committee to hold an inquiry into the issue of homelessness in New Zealand. LIFEWISE and Auckland City Mission – two Auckland agencies working ... More >>
The gift of sight at Auckland City Mission
Sunday, 22 November 2009, 12:42 pm | Auckland City Mission
Free eye tests for Auckland’s rough sleepers and homeless are being provided by OPSM optometrists this Sunday at Auckland City Mission. More >>
Auckland’s homeless putting down roots
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 12:35 pm | Auckland City Mission
A partnership between the Auckland City Mission and Ngati Whatua will see homeless Aucklanders work in community gardens at Bastion Point to supply fresh vegetables to Orakei Marae, and to Mission services. More >>
Recession hits Auckland City Mission Winter Appeal
Monday, 20 July 2009, 10:05 am | Auckland City Mission
The recession has hit donations to the Auckland City Mission’s Winter Appeal. “We’ve had around 15% more donors than we had last year which is great,” says City Missioner Diane Robertson. “But overall, the size of the average donation so far is down ... More >>
Light up Auckland’s Christmas Wish Tree!
Thursday, 18 December 2008, 5:08 pm | Auckland City Mission
We’re in the countdown to Christmas and we need your help to help us raise funds for the Auckland City Mission. More >>
City Mission launches Auckland Christmas Wish Tree
Monday, 8 December 2008, 11:39 am | Auckland City Mission
The Auckland City Mission is inviting Aucklanders to decorate a Christmas tree this Christmas – but it’s a tree with a twist. More >>
Beds needed!
Monday, 21 July 2008, 10:20 am | Auckland City Mission
On a cold winter night, a warm bed is just what you need to get a good night sleep, but for some Auckland children and their families that is only a dream. More >>
More Goodies in Christmas parcels: Thanks NZ Post
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 4:28 pm | Auckland City Mission
More Goodies in Christmas parcels Thanks to New Zealand Post There will be more Christmas treats in the Auckland City Mission’s Christmas Hampers this year thanks to an $11,500 donation from New Zealand Post. The donation is part of New Zealand ... More >>
New Zealand’s Biggest Christmas Dinner
Thursday, 20 December 2007, 12:20 am | Auckland City Mission
Auckland City Mission staff and volunteers are flat out making sure everything is ready for New Zealand’s Biggest Christmas Dinner in the Auckland Town Hall on Christmas Day. More >>
Auckland City Mission Appealing for Support
Monday, 17 December 2007, 10:05 am | Auckland City Mission
This Christmas the Auckland City Mission is appealing to Aucklanders to help them make Christmas happen for every Auckland child. With just over a week until Christmas Day, donations are well down on previous years. More >>
Dairy payout opportunity to future-proof farming
Friday, 14 December 2007, 1:25 pm | Auckland City Mission
Fonterra's lift in the forecast payout for the season to $6.90 is a major opportunity to future-proof New Zealand farming, says the Green Party. More >>
Modern day reindeer help collect gifts for appeal
Friday, 14 December 2007, 1:23 pm | Auckland City Mission
Urgent Couriers have turned into modern day reindeer to help the Auckland City Mission make sure every Auckland child can celebrate Christmas this year. The certified carbon neutral courier company is providing a free courier pick up of items donated by its ... More >>
Making Christmas Happen For Every Auckland Child
Friday, 30 November 2007, 10:46 am | Auckland City Mission
“The Christmas Appeal is about Aucklanders helping Aucklanders,” says Diane Robertson, Auckland City Missioner. “We rely on the generosity of Aucklanders to be able to do our community work.” More >>
Auckland’s first ‘Street Week’ begins October 21
Thursday, 18 October 2007, 2:25 pm | Auckland City Mission
Organised by the Auckland Rough Sleepers Initiative (ARSI) in conjunction with the Client Committee of homeless people for whom the CBD is ‘home’, the week will include a range of activities “in celebration of things that impact positively ... More >>