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Government Challenged to Get Low-Income Kiwis into Homes
Tuesday, 23 April 2019, 9:44 am | Salvation Army
More New Zealanders could be owning their own home if only the Government adopted and scaled up hugely successful non-government homeownership programmes says The Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, New Zealand Housing Foundation and Community ... More >>
Westpac Stadium filled three times with people in need
Wednesday, 17 April 2019, 9:23 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is facing yet another year of high demand and is pleading for support to help crowds of people frontline staff see every day. More >>
Hunger for Colour Brightening Lives
Monday, 11 March 2019, 8:42 am | Salvation Army
A mix of thousands of colours is helping support New Zealanders struggling to put food on the table. More >>
Record Funds Raised for School Children
Wednesday, 27 February 2019, 3:16 pm | Salvation Army
Generous New Zealanders have made a record-breaking effort, raising more than $80,000 to help families struggling with back to school costs. More >>
The Salvation Army Wheels Out First Ethical Shopping Truck
Wednesday, 20 February 2019, 9:00 am | Salvation Army
A new initiative from The Salvation Army aims to reform the damaging effects of problem debt and fringe lending in low socio-economic areas across New Zealand by providing an ethical shopping alternative. More >>
Salvation Army Launches First Ethical Shopping Truck
Tuesday, 19 February 2019, 4:47 pm | Salvation Army
A new initiative from The Salvation Army aims to reform the damaging effects of problem debt and fringe lending in low socio-economic areas across New Zealand by providing an ethical shopping alternative. More >>
Progress Stalled in Reducing Inequality
Wednesday, 13 February 2019, 7:29 am | Salvation Army
Progress in reducing social and economic inequalities has stalled according to The Salvation Army’s 2019 State of the Nation Report. More >>
Paint Pots Helping Feed the Hungry
Friday, 1 February 2019, 12:39 pm | Salvation Army
New Zealanders all over the country will be colouring their world and brightening thousands of lives again this February. For the fifth year running the Resene Hunger for Colour fundraiser will be offering crafty Kiwis a chance to get their colour ... More >>
Thousands of Children Helped Back to School
Friday, 18 January 2019, 12:07 pm | Salvation Army
Thousands of children will have the essentials they need to start the school year right, as New Zealanders join Warehouse Stationery and The Salvation Army to support families struggling with back to school costs. More >>
Nearly 16,000 children seek emergency aid over Christmas
Friday, 28 December 2018, 11:13 am | Salvation Army
Friday 28 December 2018 Nearly 16,000 children seek emergency aid over Christmas The Salvation Army releases key figures from 2018 Christmas Appeal The Salvation Army has helped 15,795 Kiwi children this Christmas with the support of donations ... More >>
New Approach to Drugs Will Save Lives
Thursday, 13 December 2018, 1:46 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army says increased support, announced today for New Zealanders suffering from the impact of drugs will save lives. More >>
Communities Call for Action
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 9:01 am | Salvation Army
People in hard-working communities are calling on the Prime Minister for help dealing with the impact of drugs, the housing crisis, lack of mental health services and economic support. More >>
A Call to Action in Manurewa
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 9:00 am | Salvation Army
People in Manurewa want to talk to the Prime Minister about street gangs, crime, drug abuse and impacts of the housing crisis that have left them fearing for their safety. More >>
A Call to Action in Hornby
Wednesday, 12 December 2018, 8:58 am | Salvation Army
People in Hornby want to talk to the Prime Minister about better infrastructure, economic growth and opportunities for disconnected young people. More >>
Radiothon to Help Thousands
Tuesday, 27 November 2018, 8:50 am | Salvation Army
A marathon 55 hour radio effort is once again aiming to help thousands of children who would otherwise miss out at Christmas. More >>
Salvation Army Supports Māori Housing Unit
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:59 am | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army supports the appointment of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta as new Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) and the establishment of the unit as an valuable step to addressing the housing crisis. More >>
One in Five Can't Afford to Celebrate Christmas
Monday, 19 November 2018, 8:49 am | Salvation Army
A survey commissioned by The Salvation Army shows that a large proportion of Kiwis can’t afford to celebrate Christmas. More >>
Birthday Celebrations for 80,000 Lives Changed
Sunday, 18 November 2018, 12:24 pm | Salvation Army
The Salvation Army supports the appointment of the Hon Nanaia Mahuta as new Associate Minister of Housing and Urban Development (Māori Housing) and the establishment of the unit as an valuable step to addressing the housing crisis. More >>
Birthday Celebrations for 80,000 Lives Changed
Monday, 5 November 2018, 4:03 pm | Salvation Army
Birthday celebrations marking 80,000 lives changed are being held around the country. More >>
KiwiBuy the only answer to the housing shortage
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 8:42 am | Salvation Army
Growing homelessness, rent rises and struggles for private investors could be on the way without serious changes to the housing market, The Salvation Army says. More >>