Message from Robbie
As we move into spring, I am reminded that strong communities are built through connection. Whether it is families supporting one another, volunteers giving their time or organisations working together - relationships remain at the heart of positive change.
The stories that follow celebrate partnership, generosity and community in action. Thank you for the difference you make across Otago.
Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou
ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive.
Robbie Moginie
CEO, Presbyterian Support Otago
Thank you to all those who support us, through your kindness we’re able to help people with essentials through our foodbank, provide social work support to whānau, and give a helping hand to individuals facing hardship.
Residents’ art show at Ross Home
The walls of Ross Home’s large entrance lounge were recently transformed for a special exhibition showcasing artwork created by residents... read more
Still Singing after 30 Years
Pat has been part of life at Iona Care Home for more than 30 years, and her involvement in community singing continues to bring comfort and connection to residents.... read more
Family Works Buddy winter outing
Adult and young buddies from the Dunedin and Balclutha Buddy Programme came together recently for a mid-winter outing – an afternoon of ice skating!... read more
Learning Together to Strengthen Communities
In July, members of the Presbyterian Support Otago’s Senior Leadership Team attended the New Zealand Council of... read more
You are invited to our AGM - All welcome!
Thursday 29 October, 5.30pm, Burns Hall, First Church grounds, 415 Moray Place, Dunedin.
To RSVP please email team@psotago.org.nz
A proposed constitution change will be presented at this meeting.
Write your Will for free!
Presbyterian Support Otago has partnered with EveryWill, an online platform that helps you create a legally valid Will from the comfort of your own home for FREE.
Through this partnership, we hope to make will writing more accessible and remove some of the financial barriers that can prevent people from putting a will in place.
Having a will in place is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are known and the people you care about are looked after.
After providing for family and friends, some people choose to include a gift in their will to support a cause close to their heart, leaving a lasting legacy.
Thank you Otago for supporting the Family Works Foodbank!
Our annual Winter Foodbank Appeal, Octacan, reached an incredible 20,122 cans (or equivalent) for the Family Works Foodbank. We also received an amazing $6,013 through Octacan Online, including bundles of cans and food parcels purchased by the foodbank on behalf of those who donated. Thank you to everyone who supported the appeal and helped make it such a success.
Our foodbank is always grateful for donations, which can be dropped off at the Family Works Foodbank, 407 Moray Place (up the driveway), Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm.
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