YouthGrow impresses local MP 28 February 2017 Dunedin North MP David Clark spent a Friday morning at YouthGrow and was very impressed with what he found. Carolyn is ready to chat 28 February 2017 New year, new face! We are very pleased to introduce Carolyn Sims as Presbyterian Support Otago’s new Supporter Liaison. Bowling them over in Oamaru 9 February 2017 Every Monday afternoon the Iona Chapel, Iona care home Oamaru, is full of noise. Step back in time for Vintage Month 3 February 2017 Are you, or is someone you know, an avid vintage shopper? For the month of March we transform Shop on Carroll into a 1930s vintage store. Helping each other, learning together 26 January 2017 As children head back to school for 2017 we’re opening the doors to begin a number of Presbyterian Support Family Works programmes that will run for this year. The Linen Lady makes her mark 25 January 2017 In just four short years the generosity of one lady and her TradeMe account has meant our Family Works food bank has received just shy of $23,000. Books to brighten a day 20 January 2017 On a Wednesday afternoon Miriam Vollweiler finishes work early. It’s not so that she can head home to put her feet up. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. A little time makes a big difference 18 January 2017 Meet Georgia Crutchley. Georgia lives in Balclutha and has volunteered as an Adult Buddy with the Family Works Buddy Programme for the last six months. Get your tickets for the Taieri Gorge Rail Walk - Sunday 7th May 2017 15 January 2017 Our Family Works Youth Buddy Programme is thrilled to be named as the recipient for the Taieri Gorge Rail Walk 2017. Tickets are $59 per person and must be booked prior to the day. Merry Christmas from Presbyterian Support Otago 16 December 2016 It's been a busy, fulfilling and inspiring year for Presbyterian Support Otago staff and volunteers. Managing your money over Christmas 2 December 2016 The holiday period can be a great family time, but it can be very stressful. Countdown to Christmas 28 November 2016 Every family looks forward to Christmas. It is a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. Are you a little bit good? 28 November 2016 Thank you to everyone who signs up as a Family Works Guardian Angel this Christmas. Let’s Pack the bus together 25 November 2016 Huge thanks to The Breeze Dunedin who are partnering with us in the lead up to Christmas with the fantastic Pack The Bus initiative! Blooming success at YouthGrow 25 November 2016 YouthGrow is one of Family Works’ most successful programmes. New Financial Capability training service 25 November 2016 Presbyterian Support Otago’s Family Works service was recently awarded a government contract to provide budgeting and financial literacy training at locations across Otago. Aspiring Enliven Care Centre Opens 25 November 2016 On 3 October, our newest care home’s residents moved in. Slowly at first, new residents began to arrive. The year in review 25 November 2016 On 25 October, Presbyterian Support Otago held our 110th Annual General Meeting. Give a gift for Otago's future 25 November 2016 Presbyterian Support has worked side by side with Otago’s residents for 110 years. Together we’ve done some great work and helped a lot of people.
