Who we've helped

Shana’s story

As a solo Mum with three children, several unexpected expenses left Shana feeling very stressed about money. Thankfully, she was referred to our financial mentor, Karen, who helped her get back on track.

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Mele’s story

Life was ticking along nicely for Mele and her family, when a job loss and a disaster at home tipped them over the edge into financial hardship. Thankfully, Mele reached out for help...
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Kereama’s story

When Kereama and his wife separated, he was ordered to complete our Non-Violence Programme. Now, he has the tools to look after himself better – and his children. Kereama and his wife were...
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Mereana’s story

When mounting debts were causing massive stress for solo mum, Mereana, she turned to our Financial Mentor for help – and began to turn her life around. A solo mum to two girls...
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Kaea’s story

Kaea, a young solo mother who was struggling with debt, reached out to Iosis for help. Now, she’s on top of her money and in a much better place. Kaea, who is bringing...
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Lily-Rose’s story

The Iosis Whānau Centre has not only helped Lily-Rose get clean, it has enabled her to keep her child and look forward to a better, happier life for her and her daughter. Sadly,...
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Cara’s story

When Cara’s husband became addicted to meth and started being violent, it was a ‘deal breaker’. Now parenting on her own, she turned to Iosis for parenting support for herself and her four...
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