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Seven doors open to a brighter future for our city’s homeless. That’s the theme behind a temporary exhibition, 7 Doors to Ending Homelessness, which will be held in Cathedral Square on World Homeless Day, Sunday 10th October. Housing First Åtautahi supports people who have been long-term homeless to access housing quickly. Since 2018, over 200…
A new volunteer programme for men who are supported by the City Mission – either through accommodation or the provision of food and self-care facilities – aims to provide regular, meaningful work opportunities. Each Tuesday morning volunteers head out in one of the Mission vans to spend time working alongside a Christchurch City Council park…
Christchurch’s homeless numbers have been reduced to fewer than 10 people genuinely sleeping rough within the central city. However, there are still a small number of beggars displaying anti-social behaviour which will be the focus of the recently formed Inner City Collaborative Action Group. The group brings together the Christchurch City Council, Police, the Christchurch…