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. Plenty of ways to show your support 2 March 2018 A small pile of nappies, some wipes, and a dozen tins of baby food can make all the difference. A reflection on 24 years: GIllian Bremner 2 March 2018 Over nearly a quarter of a century many things come and go. Chief Executive Gillian Bremner's passion to care for the people of Otago remains as strong as ever. Street art brightens up Moray Place 2 March 2018 You don't have to look far in Dunedin to see plenty of fantastic street art of all shades and sizes brightening up the city. Balclutha in the spotlight 2 March 2018 Located on State Highway 1, half way between Dunedin and Invercargill, Balclutha is home to around 4,000 people and is one of the towns where Presbyterian Support Otago is part... Volunteering brings five years of new friendships 2 March 2018 John Meek has been involved as a volunteer with our Enliven services in Alexandra for over five years. He's made many friends along the way. Michael set to take the reigns 2 March 2018 Michael Parker arrives this month, and is well prepared to lead the organisation as our new Chief Executive.
