Speed, crank, ice, uppers, meth – Salvos issue warning
The basic chemical compound for methamphetamine, a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. While it may be prescribed, it is most commonly used as an illegal recreational drug. “I would do...
View ArticleCorrections move to cut ever increasing re-offending rates
Image: Kevin Stent, Fairfax The Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report released last week shows re-conviction and re-imprisonment rates are rising. The report says a third of prisoners are back in...
View ArticleSalvation Army window tells true story of grandmother’s loss
The Anzac window display in the Johnsonville Salvation Army store. A broken-hearted mother holds on to the last moments with her sons before they leave for war in Johnsonville Salvation Army’s Anzac...
View ArticleWATCH: More than 200,000kg of food saved, distributed annually
Kaibosh is reducing food waste by engaging the Wellington community. The non-for profit group is New Zealand’s first food rescue organization. Kaibosh collects excess from food companies and...
View ArticlePHOTO ESSAY: Mooncake feast for Chinese festival
Hundreds gathered for mooncake to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Salvation Army Chinese Church. Co-ordinator Swee Chan says the Mooncake Festival is to celebrate being with family. “During...
View ArticleSoup Kitchen invites you to join the whanau at open day
Wellingtons Soup Kitchen workers Clare Sutton and Paul Henry are preparing dinner for people in need. Wellington’s soup kitchen is flicking on its jug for people with and without housing to share a...
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