Sparkling Gems and Op Shop Treasures 1 June 2021 Getting to know our staff - FIONA DODDS, RETAIL MANAGER Entering Shop On Carroll in Dunedin, you’ll encounter an abundance of sparkling treasure. Marisa McAtamney turns 21! 1 June 2021 Getting to know our staff. An update about cheques 1 June 2021 Most of our readers will know that New Zealand banks have been phasing out cheques, and by August this year, none of the major New Zealand banks will accept or... Message from Jo 1 June 2021 Welcome to the Winter edition of Presbyterian Support Otago’s People magazine. We welcome our newest Board Members 1 June 2021 Stephen Christensen (above left) Stephen joined the PSO Board in 2021. A barrister specialising in environmental law, Stephen works nationally from his Dunedin base. Duke of Ranui 1 June 2021 He arrives like clockwork with his ‘mother’ Leigh, and leaving her to Manager’s duties in Ranui’s office, he heads off to his special assignment. A Traitor in our Midst 1 June 2021 Visitors are a vital part of Elmslie’s community and are welcome at any time! No one knows where she came from – but from the day she arrived at Elmslie she... Thank you to our supporters 1 June 2021 “It takes a whole community, working together to make a difference!” We value and greatly appreciate the tremendous care and concern from people like you, who regularly give generously to support... Support Sundays 1 June 2021 Presbyterian parishes throughout Otago are greatly valued supporters of our work here at Presbyterian Support. Our representatives visit parishes regularly to speak and chat at Support Sundays. Volunteer Super Stars 1 June 2021 Volunteers make up an amazingly important part of the services we offer. Buddies head to Quarantine - but not for COVID 19! 3 March 2021 At the end of last year, our Dunedin Buddies came together for an exciting trip to Quarantine Island in Dunedin, which lies in the beautiful Dunedin Harbour. Jeff’s Journey - Our Foodbank and beyond. 3 March 2021 What happens when someone reaches out to our Family Works services? This is a story about Jeff* who lives south of Dunedin with his four children and has a part-time job... Meet Jinsey Wood, Registered Nurse 3 March 2021 We met with Jinsey, 27, to find out more about her story and her big plans for the future. Goodbye to cheques 3 March 2021 By the middle of this year all major New Zealand banks will have phased out cheques, so we at Presbyterian Support Otago are keen to let our wonderful donors know... Enliven snippets 3 March 2021 Elmslie House care home in WanakaPresbyterian Support Otago’s Enliven care homes love to celebrate their staff receiving qualifications! Pictured here at our Elmslie House care home in Wanaka are from... Escaping the cycle of debt 3 March 2021 Our loan worker Mel told us about Josie’s* story. Celebrating 20 years as a Buddy Coordinator 3 March 2021 Jo Scott is based in East Otago and has supported dozens of Buddies across Otago over the last 20 years. Where there’s a Will there’s a way 3 March 2021 Presbyterian Support Otago has been caring for children, families and older people in Otago since 1906. We are Otago’s charity. Join our team! 3 March 2021 Are you ready to join our passionate, highly respected PSO team?Whether you are just starting out, or wanting a change, Presbyterian Support Otago can offer you new opportunities and will...
