What does Vinnies do?
Vinnies provides welfare and support services to anyone in the Wellington area. These services are run by professional staff, committed Conference members and supported by dedicated volunteers.
As a charity, these services rely on the Op Shops to raise funding needed to continue supporting Wellington communities and their people.
Our Services:
Choice based Food Bank
Single and family food parcels.
Pregnancy Assistance
Clothing and bedding packs for new mum’s and their babies.
Community Social Worker
Supporting people through taking the necessary steps forward in life.
Access to free clothing, furniture and home-ware
When someone moves into stable housing, we make sure they have what they need to make it a home.
Inclusive, sustainable sewing studio
Vinnies Re Sew: Based above the Kilbirnie op shop, this initiative re-purposes the textile waste from Vinnies Op Shops while creating meaningful activity for the community.
Companionship
Our members visit people in their homes, hospitals and nursing homes to help find the most appropriate response to their needs and simply to be a friend.
Supported Employment
Paid employment for people with intellectual disabilities.