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If you need help with your finances, then book a free appointment to talk with one of our trained Financial Mentors on 03 379 2329 or email office@compassiontrust.org.nz
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Compassion Trust's Coffee & Chat is on tomorrow morning. Come enjoy some good company and get a free cuppa too!
8.30am Wednesdays at Grace Vineyard, 111 Seaview Rd, New Brighton.
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Here is the dates for the Winter Heating paymentsThe Winter Energy Payment starts Wednesday 1 May and is paid through until 1 October 2024
It’s to help with the cost of heating your home over the winter months.
You don't need to apply – if you’re on a main benefit or getting NZ Super or Veteran’s Pension, you’ll get the Winter Energy Payment automatically along with your other regular payments from us.
This year, the payment rates are $20.46 a week for singles, and
$31.82 a week for couples, or people with dependent children.
If you're getting Foster Care Allowance, please get in touch. We may be able to pay you at a higher rate.
1 May 2024 is a Wednesday and we pay in arrears. This means if you get paid weekly, your first payment will be a part payment in the week of 6 May. You'll get the full amount in the week of 13 May.
If you get paid NZ Super or Veteran's Pension, your first payment will be a part payment on 7 May. You'll get the full amount on 21 May.
For more information visit workandincome.govt.nz/products/a-z-benefits/winter-energy-payment.html
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It's almost Christmas which means it's time for our last newsletter for the year.
Take some time off, sit down with a cup of tea and read what amazing things Compassion Trust has achieved this year!
Merry Christmas from Compassion Trust
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Our office closes for a period over the summer for our staff and volunteers to enjoy a break after a busy year. If you are in financial hardship or needing assistance over this time, please contact Mo...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Community Lunch Volunteer Thank You 2022
A beautiful video put together for our volunteers featuring the people at our Community Lunch
Food Delivery Highlights
Thank you so much for your support.
Covid-19 Food Support
Take a look at the video below to see how we’ve been able to support struggling families and individuals during the Covid-19 lock down period.
Working Together
There’s a lot happening at our Beach Campus office in New Brighton. View the video below to see what goes on during the week at 111 Seaview Rd.
Covid-19 Response Recognition
We were pleased to receive this Covid-19 Response Recognition Award from the New Zealand Government last month. During 2020 and 2021 lock downs we partnered with Kairos Food Rescue to distribute food to those in need as an essential social service. You can see more about this in the videos on this page. In the last two years we have also had a contract with the Ministry of Social Development to deliver food parcels to families in the eastern suburbs, referred to us by Work and Income or other Social Services while isolating from Covid. Since 2022 we have delivered food to 310 families isolating from Covid. We are proud of the huge team effort that has gone into these projects.
Congratulations Heather and John
We were pleased to see Heather and John acknowledged at the Christchurch City Council Coastal Burwood Community Service Awards. They received an award for their commitment to our fortnightly community lunches which they have been running for the last 4 years. Over this last year their team has provided 1,640 healthy delicious cooked meals with dessert to people in our local community.
Hear Teara talk about Christmas with Compassion
Brave Heart acknowledges our very own Jay and Felicia !
2017 Christmas with Compassion Highlights
We were in the paper!
