Housing First is a proven, internationally recognised approach to house and support people who are experiencing homelessness.
Dev Singh has purchased a number of rental properties for DCM to house people we support who have long histories of homelessness. “I have several properties which now house people who are supported by the DCM workers on the Aro Mai Housing First team. The best thing about it is that you are providing homes for people who really need them. That gives me satisfaction. The rent is paid regularly – I don’t have any issues with rent. And the tenants are supported by DCM and Emerge – I don’t have to worry about that either.”
Keri threw in his patch six years ago for a life growing larger – bit by bit. Here he shares his inspiring story as he looks to a future of health, housing, and whānau connection.
Hapi is a very sociable man who enjoys company, art and gardening. He has been homeless at several different times in his life, most recently sleeping in his van. Our Aro Mai Housing First team stepped up to support Hapi to find a home in the area he most wanted to settle, the Hutt Valley.
We first met Meda in 2016 when she came to DCM - pregnant, and rough sleeping on the streets of Wellington. It has been a long journey for Meda – but she is in a good place now, in her own home, and doing well.
