Sisters of Compassion

Compassion and support for the disadvantaged in our communities will be the order of the day for the Annual Sisters of Compassion Wellington Street Appeal on Thursday 10 November.

Volunteers at the Soup Kitchen

Money raised on the day will go towards funding the wide range of community support services, centres and accommodation run by the Sisters of Compassion and their many staff and volunteers. These include: the Soup Kitchen in downtown Wellington; the Home of Compassion in Island Bay; Compassion Housing pensioner accommodation in Upper Hutt; and the St Joseph’s Home of Compassion aged care facility in Heretaunga.

The Sisters of Compassion are a Catholic order founded by Mother Suzanne Aubert who came to New Zealand in 1860 and dedicated her life to providing humanitarian services to the disadvantaged and needy.

“The street appeal and the work of the Sisters are living examples that the spirit and principles of Mother Aubert are alive and well in our communities,” says Sister Rae Berry, congregational leader.

“In this day and age, when people lead such busy lives, it’s heartening that so many share our philosophy, and dedicate their time and resources to supporting our work. We are totally reliant on the generosity and voluntary services of those people. Without them, we would struggle to survive.”

Street collectors will be working in downtown Wellington, Porirua, Tawa, Johnsonville, Karori, Newlands, Island Bay and Seatoun. In past years, the appeal has been strongly supported by Wellingtonians, usually raising between $30,000 and $35,000, including proceeds from a raffle.

For more information – Monty Arnott on 04 383 4952 or monty.a@compassion.org.nz

News Archive 2005