DCM Wellington

08/10/2026

07/10/2026

The amazing creative team for our recent appeal. Ngā mihi for all your hard work on this behind the scenes.

05/10/2026

We've been so lucky to receive Foodbank donations from a number of local community groups recently.

But the sad truth is that, due to a huge demand, we are still running low on kai.

If you've got a can or two to spare to tide us over to our Foodbank collection next month - please email [email protected] to organise a drop off.

Thanks everyone.

04/10/2026

Beanies!!!

Thanks to Cathy, Rose D, Joella, Caz, Emily and Joan who donated over 60 handmade beanies for our whānau.

What a heart (and head) warming donation, ka rawe!

01/10/2026

Recently, a property owner preparing a home for one of our Housing First tenants left fresh towels, juice in the fridge and a few thoughtful items to help someone feel welcome. They didn't know who would be moving in, they simply wanted the person arriving to feel cared for.

Dwell delivers Housing First in partnership with DCM Wellington and we work with private property owners across the Wellington region to help people move into safe, stable homes.

When our team took a prospective tenant to view the property, they were overwhelmed and said:

"I know we go out to view properties to choose, but I feel this property chose me."

We're grateful for property owners who see the person behind the tenancy and help create a sense of home from day one. There is so much generosity and care in our communities!

If you have a one-bedroom property in the Wellington region and would like to work alongside Dwell and DCM's Housing First programme, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch at [email protected].

Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash

01/10/2026

Housing Not Handcuffs sign spotted in the wild! On Hopper cafe no less.

Did you know that this lovely new cafe is run by our friends at Everybody Eats? We love to see it.

01/10/2026

Last Wednesday, our team attended the cross-denominational Housing Forum at St Pauls Cathedral in Wellington, hosted by the Catholic and Anglican Dioceses of Wellington and moderated by Paul Gilberd from Community Housing Aotearoa Housing Aotearoa.

Archbishop Paul Martin said, "One thing is undisputable...and that is that having a place to call home is the first essential element in restoring dignity, good health, mana and connection to society."

It was incredible to hear speakers from different denominations speak so passionately, and with one voice, on this point. Everyone in our community deserves the stability of a safe home. When it can feel like doors are closing on our ability to properly support our communities, it was heartening to hear from so many people who want to do better.

We are excited to see where this might lead, and how it could inspire more community partnerships in future.

Image provided by event organisers and shared by DCM Wellington

30/09/2026

We've been blown away this year by the huge generosity of local schools. Shout out to the Sociology class from Wellington High who collected food for our Foodbank.

29/09/2026

A big thank you to the Ngaio Agile Group who Natalia visited the other day. Your koha and foodbank donation will make a big difference to our whānau!

28/09/2026

This Wills Month, let’s bust some myths about Wills!

Myth 1: It’s expensive, complicated and time-consuming to make a Will

At DCM, we’ve partnered with EveryWill, a trusted online Will-writing platform where you can create your free Will in as little as 10 minutes.

Myth 2: Only millionaires leave gifts to charity in their Wills

As many as 1 in 7 Kiwi are now choosing to leave a gift in their will. It’s a wonderful way to make a difference for a cause that matters to you, without any immediate impact on your finances.

Myth 3: I need to choose between providing for my loved ones and leaving a gift to support my community

After providing for loved ones, a gift - whatever the size - can help ensure there are essential services and support into long-term housing for our community for years to come. It can be a great idea to discuss your plans with your loved ones when writing your Will.
To find out more about how you can help create lasting change, click here: https://www.dcm.org.nz/gifts-in-wills