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…

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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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