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Together we can end homelessness.
Te Kī a Alasdair, new community housing built by Maurice and Kaye Clark in memory of their son Alasdair. Comprised of 75 one bedroom apartments catering to those with disabilities or complex needs. 20 DCM whānau are housed at Te Kī a Alasdair. Maurice and Clark’s story is inspirational, as are the stories of two of our whānau who are living at Te Kī a Alasdair.
Te Pae Manaaki Tangata, which means ‘The place where people experience manaakitanga’, ensures whānau are connected to the supports they need. This service encompasses all of DCM’s frontline and hauora services, and is a place where everybody is treated with kindness, dignity and respect.
As we did in 2020, DCM had a polling booth for the General Election at 2 Lukes Lane, empowering the marginalised to have their voices and votes heard.
DCM’s Toro Atu (Outreach) Team were delighted when Wellington Mayor, Tory Whanau, accompanied them as they checked on people sleeping rough on the city’s streets.
70 whānau filled out the 2023 Census at DCM with the support of Statistics NZ to ensure their voices were heard, because Tatau tātou – all of us count!
With 1 in 11 houses in Aotearoa built under the current government, could we be seeing the end of the housing crisis?
The landlord’s helping solve the housing crisis
Matthew Ryan, who provides properties to DCM is a landlord helping to solve the housing crisis.
Dev is one of our amazing landlords providing our whānau with whares they can call their own. Dev has had an inspiring journey moving from Fiji and settling in Aotearoa, and here we share his story.
Another Day in the Life of Te Hāpai
Te Hāpai – which means “to lift up” – is a safe, welcoming place where people who are rough sleeping in Wellington are supported on a journey to housing and wellbeing.
Te Awatea – Doing whatever it takes
Te Awatea (meaning, the awakening of the dawn) is a service that is aimed to reduce harm associated with substance abuse. The service has a particular focus on those who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness.