How we've helped
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 aged ten and six years old, Mereana rents a Kāinga Ora home in Manurewa. She contacted Iosis for help…
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...
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,...
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...
Ofa’s story
After six months at the Iosis Whānau Centre, Ofa has ditched her drug habit and learned how to become a better, safer mother to her two tamariki, for good. 23-year-old Ofa has two...
Ike’s story
When Ike and his partner had a restraining order placed on them, he attended an Iosis Non-Violence Programme. It has shown him the importance of taking care of his own wellbeing, so he...
Diane’s story
Diane Crowe has served whānau in the local community for many years, both through her work with Iosis and as a member of Manurewa Baptist Church. As is the case with many Iosis...
