Vision Care

Vision Care exists to bring community transformation through housing, education & food assistance.

  • Supporting, serving and safeguarding young people

  • Christmas Box provides food essentials and Christmas treats for families in need.

  • Te Whare Oranga Children’s home is on six acres of land on the outskirts of Palmerston North. This rural, peaceful environment is ideal for children who have come from challenging backgrounds

  • Te Whare Oranga Kids & Youth Program provides support and care for some of our most vulnerable tamariki & rangitahi in our city.

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LIFEHOUSE

Te Whare Oranga Children’s home is on six acres of land on the outskirts of Palmerston North. This rural, peaceful environment is ideal for children who have come from challenging backgrounds. 

Lifehouse - Te Whare Oranga recognises that access to the natural environment and meaningful activities promote positive wellbeing and mental health. Whether it’s checking for eggs, growing vegetables or simply talking to the cows we believe children can be calm and thrive in natural environments. 

The home itself is designed to be clean and spacious, with a large open plan kitchen, dining and lounge as well as an additional large lounge room, there is space for children and caregivers to be together and form relationships, and quiet spots where children can relax. The home is designed to feel welcoming and warm, while still meeting the needs of the children who call Lifehouse - Te Whare Oranga home. 

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REDFROGS

Supporting, serving & safeguarding young people

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Redfrogs is a support program for young people from the ages of 15 – 25. Redfrogs recognize that the culture of young people is dominated by alcohol and that excessive consumption of alcohol and other substances can lead to dangerous and life altering behaviours. Therefore Redfrogs make it their mission to provide a positive peer presence in alcohol-fuelled environments where young people gather, educate young people on safe partying behaviours, and promote and provide non-alcoholic and/or diversionary activities that engage young people in these environments.

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CHRISTMAS BOX

Christmas Box provides food essentials and Christmas treats for families in need.

Christmas Box caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week. Over the last 4 years Vision Church has packed and distributed 9000 boxes in the Manawatu & Wellington regions. This has been an incredible help & support to thousands of people.

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Vision City Kids provides support and care for some of our most vulnerable families and children in our city. Every week our team create environments for connection and community, as well as food and fun. Providing a place for these children has created trust amongst families and communities and a pathway for real difference in the lives of many.