The Voice of Compassion Issue 56 - compassion.org.nz

Compassion Housing: Home is where the heart is

When the Sisters of Compassion purchased the first pensioner housing units for the Compassion Housing project, they never thought that 23 years later the housing problem in Aotearoa New Zealand would reach its current magnitude.
“It’s a nice, warm house”

Unable to work due to vision problems after a stroke and multiple blood clots that have hindered her health, Adele applied for a house with Compassion Housing.
“It’s been a really good experience”

Bridget has been living in one of Compassion Housing’s units in Upper Hutt for almost eight years. “I’m on a pension, I was looking for affordable accommodation while I was taking care of my mother at the time.”
“I enjoy my little patch here”

Kevin has been living in one of Compassion Housing’s homes in Levin since 2015. The former carpenter and builder came to live here after the death of his wife, with whom he shared a home in Foxton.
Message from Sister Margaret Anne

Some of you are aware of the sinking feeling on receiving a notification to leave your property, or your comfortable accommodation. It becomes a time of uncertainty and anxiety. Our newspapers are full of stories of people having to leave their rented accommodation.
Navigating Te Ao Māori

Maru Karatea-Goddard (Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Rangatahi-Matakore, Ngāti Pikiahu-Waewae) and Gabriel Tupou (Tongan, Ngāti Hauā, Ngāti Kirihika, Ngāti Te Urunga me Waitaha-ā-Hei) have enjoyed working as Kaihautū Māori and connecting with staff, the sisters and the community.
An anxious journey

Having left Christchurch, Johnny* arrived in Wellington as a troubled man in his early thirties, wearing only the clothes on his back and totally unprepared for life on the street.
Events at Compassion

We’ve had a variety of exciting events at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion.
Introducing Bernadette

My name is Bernadette Delaney and I have joined the team to manage our bequest programme here at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion.
Transformational Funding

As the Greater Wellington region’s community foundation, Nikau Foundation has a mission to build healthy, thriving and resilient communities, ensuring everyone has the tools and resources they need to flourish.
Niwa, science with compassion

At NIWA (National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research) they say that “every year, the spirit of Christmas enters the hallowed halls of science.”
Sofia Roberts, following a path of service

From her early years, Sofia Roberts heard about the life of Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert. “My mother always told me about Suzanne Aubert, growing up, and encouraged me to volunteer at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion.”