You might know the face, but do you know the story? Meet Leroy, Merge Cafe's Front of House icon. He's smiling proof that courage, perseverance and support leads to long-lasting…
Di Macdonald16 January 2023
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Here is where Lifewise shares news, success stories, project updates and more.
Merge Café, born from Methodist Mission Northern, was established after acknowledging the need for change from providing free kai through soup kitchen to a café where street whānau could go…
Di Macdonald23 November 2022
Miriam*, 70 years old, started visiting Lifewise Merge Café a few months ago. She was feeling lost and isolated and needed help to access housing. Although looking for support and…
HelenaG23 August 2022
Lifewise Health and Disability Team transforming lives In January 2022, Ian was referred to Lifewise as a client with high needs requiring intensive support. His needs require six carers a…
HelenaG17 August 2022
Supporting others who’re living on the street has been the making of Thomas. It’s helped him build a new life for himself. Thomas calls himself the original Auckland City Street Kid.…
HelenaG15 August 2022
This is an urgent call to help young people receive the support they desperately need. Will you please donate to raise $45,000 and help fund a vital service for young…
HelenaG19 July 2022
Ko Te Arawa te waka Ko Ngāti Whakaue te iwi Ko Ngāti Kārenga te hapū Ko Ngongotahā te maunga Ko Te Utuhina te awa Ko Te Rotoruanuiakahumatamomoe te roto moana…
HelenaG8 July 2022
On Friday 13 May, Lifewise celebrated the blessing and opening of our brand new Lifewise Youth Housing units. The new site contains ten units. Nine units will be for rangatahi,…
HelenaG17 May 2022
The rising cost of living, increasing rents, and the impact of COVID are fuelling a YOUTH HOMELESSNESS CRISIS. Young people are vulnerable, isolated and in danger – and they need…
HelenaG13 April 2022
From 18 – 27 March, we officially celebrate Aotearoa Neighbours Day 2022! This year's theme is 'Kai Connections: Celebrating Community, Sharing Food'. The kaupapa of Neighbours Day Aotearoa is to…
HelenaG17 March 2022
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