The Latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard Report

The latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report for 2020 was released at the end of November on the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory’s webpage, which you can check out here or by clicking on image.

Links to the previous reports that have been prepared by the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) are also available on the page, so that you can get an idea of how things are continuing to impact people within New Zealand.

The proverbial dust has settled from the lockdowns that brought our country to a standstill and the General Election has been finalised. As such the new Government is moving ahead with their policy agenda. In this context, The Salvation Army propose some specific policy ideas and positions to contribute to the public discourse. And invite all and any government ministers and MPs to engage in real dialogue with The Salvation Army, especially as we serve in our communities and work towards our mission of caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society by God’s power.

If you live in the Inner City of Wellington and are in need of assistance please do not hesitate to give us a call at the office (04) 801 9278, or visit the Corps @ 92 Vivian Street during office hours, or email wellingtoncity.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz

If you want to know more about what we do at The Salvation Army Wellington City, what we are about, and how you can partner with us:

Check out our facebook page.

The Salvation Army continues to be on the front line of helping those less fortunate than ourselves so if you are able – Please click the link below to donate online.

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The Latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report

The latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report was released 31 July on the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory’s webpage, which you can check out here or by clicking on image.

Links to the previous reports that have been prepared by the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) are also available on the page, so that you can get an idea of how things are continuing to impact people within New Zealand.

The Government are aware that there are storms coming due to the social and economic impacts of Covid-19 upon us as a nation. Therefore, it is crucial that we continue to focus on the social issues as we move towards recession, recovery and the General Election.

In these turbulent times, we believe the timeless words of wisdom from Proverbs 31:7-8 ring true, now more than ever: ‘Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy’.

So, “don’t hide, don’t panic, there’s help available” – if you live in the Inner City of Wellington and are in need of assistance please do not hesitate to give us a call at the office (04) 801 9278, or visit the Corps @ 92 Vivian Street (front door) / 8 Jessie Street (back door), or email wellingtoncity.corps@salvationarmy.org.nz.

If you want to know more about what we do at The Salvation Army Wellington City, what we are about, and how you can partner with us – Check out our facebook page.

We as the Salvation Army continue to be on the front line of helping those less fortunate than ourselves so if you are able – Please click the link below to donate online.

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The Latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report

The latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report has been released today on the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory’s webpage, which you can check out here or by clicking on image.

Links to the previous reports that have been prepared by the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) are also available on the page, so that you can get an idea of how things are progressing within the New Zealand context.

The Government clearly thinks there are storms coming due to the  social and economic impacts of Covid-19 upon us as a nation.

 

They have seemingly tried to provide some stability, hope and a safe path for the nation with the various Budget 2020 decisions made last week. As they have committed some serious amounts of funding in preparation for the coming challenges.

Within the report SPPU have an assessment of Budget 2020 and provide an analysis on whether or not strong recovery and rebuilding is possible with this allocated funding.

We as the Salvation Army continue to be on the front line of helping those less fortunate than ourselves so if you are able – Please click the link below to donate online.

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The Latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report

The latest Covid-19 Social Impact Dashboard & Report has been released today on the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory’s webpage, which you can check out here or by clicking on image.

Links to the previous reports that have been prepared by the Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit (SPPU) are also available on the page, so that you can get an idea of how things are progressing within the New Zealand context.

The social and economic impacts of Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown are going to be huge, and will no doubt be felt for a long time to come. Not just within New Zealand but worldwide.

So, the upcoming Governments Budget, which will be released next week, Thursday 14 May, provides some opportunities for targeted and effective public investment that could bring substantial and long-term recovery and rebuilding.

We as the Salvation Army continue to be on the front line of helping those less fortunate than ourselves so if you are able – Please click the link below to donate online.

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Providing Assistance and Encouragement in a Time of Need

Over the past few months The Salvation Army worldwide has been assisting hundreds of thousands of people in need who are affected, in one way or another, by the Covid-19 pandemic that is sweeping the world.

The below video has been produced to show some of the ways that The Salvation Army has been responding throughout April in the USA, Greenland, Burkina Faso, Norway, France and elsewhere globally.

These are just a few of the ways in which we are being the hands and feet of Jesus in a hurting world. Within New Zealand we have seen a 346% increase in demand for food parcels and the Army is in action and in prayer in so many locations nationwide.

If you are in a position to assist the great work that is being done in Aotearoa (NZ) maybe you can donate to the Foodbank Project, as we know that the most vulnerable people in our communities are being greatly affected.

Your donation will go a long way to supporting other Kiwis who are less fortunate during these uncertain times.

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Givealittle Online Fundraising

The Breathing Space Southland Trust has set up an online fundraising page on Givealittle.

You can make an online donation here or by clicking on the image to the left.

Givealittle is New Zealand’s first zero fees fundraising service and is proudly backed by the Telecom Foundation. It is a free, safe and easy way for us to receive online donations for our charitable trust.

The Breathing Space Southland Trust needs to raise about $90,000 for a years operation and we are seeking public support and donations so that we can provide short term emergency accommodation for the homeless in Invercargill.

Alternatively you can donate by depositing funds into the following account in person at any ANZ branch or via internet banking –

Account Name: Breathing Space Southland Trust

Account No: 06-0925-0512446-00

Once you have deposited your donation into a branch, please ensure that you contact me via email perry_bray@nzf.salvationarmy.org with the following information so that a tax receipt can be forwarded to you –

FULL NAME, AMOUNT and ANZ Branch deposited at

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