Countless hours contributed by volunteers 14 June 2018 Presbyterian Support Otago wants to acknowledge the very generous support of over 600 people in Otago who volunteer with us. A friendly face behind our food parcels 14 June 2018 As we look towards Octacan, the importance of our foodbank is in focus. We are so grateful for the team of volunteers who assist with running the foodbank. A remarkable man 5 June 2018 A few weeks ago we were privileged to have a chat with John Schofield. Sadly, John passed away shortly after his story was written. Ten years in the community 1 June 2018 Shop on Taieri is looking forward to celebrating its tenth birthday shortly. The little orange shop has a big name in the local community. A decade of Octacan 31 May 2018 Ten years can take forever, and can disappear in the blink of an eye. It's easy to give volunteering a go 31 May 2018 You are never to old too make new friends. Our Enliven Visiting Volunteers understand this, and the programme is focused on setting up volunteer pairs. A winning social media campaign 31 May 2018 Presbyterian Support Otago was winner of the ‘Best Social Media Campaign of the Year’ category at the TechSoup New Zealand Charities Technology Awards in March. Meet Michael 31 May 2018 In April we said farewell to Gillian Bremner, as she embarked on the next chapter of her story. Oamaru in the spotlight 31 May 2018 As the largest town in North Otago, Oamaru is home to about 14,000 people. Students support our work 31 May 2018 We have some great interaction with local University and Polytechnic students who regularly assist with our design, writing and social media activity. Becoming wise with money 31 May 2018 Family Works has been providing budgeting and financial literacy training across Otago for the last eighteen months. What does it mean to live generously? 31 May 2018 Kate Frykberg, New Zealand Philanthropist and Community Advisor, posed this question in a blog she wrote earlier this year. Giving back to the community 17 May 2018 If you visit Family Works in South Dunedin most Wednesday mornings, and sometimes on Friday, you’ll find Jan Letts volunteering as part of the Stepping Stones team. Five decades at Ross Home 10 May 2018 Tuesday 6 February, 1968, was the day Cheryl Bell arrived for her very first shift at Ross Home. Count to ten for Octacan 3 May 2018 We are just weeks away from our annual Octacan collection, in support of Family Works foodbank. It will take place on Thursday, 21 June from 7. Bike on display for ANZAC Day 20 April 2018 To commemorate ANZAC day this week Shop On Carroll has an incredibly special piece of New Zealand Wartime History on display in the window. Raving about Reuben 19 April 2018 Shop on Carroll has many incredible volunteers who make the store come alive each day, including Reuben Toa. It’s easy to give volunteering a go 6 March 2018 You can never be too old to make new friends. Our Enliven Visiting Volunteers understand this, and the programme is focused on setting up volunteer pairs. Step into Vintage 5 March 2018 You don’t need a time machine to travel to the past, just pay a visit to Shop on Carroll for their Vintage Month.
