During the last couple of weeks, Chanel College Young Vinnies ran lunchtime and after school workshops to hand stitch soft toys for newborns in the Wairarapa area.

As a majority volunteer-based organisation, we rely on the generosity of everyday people giving their time to support the greater mission of Vinnies Wellington - which is to simply help people.

Along with the four other Mercy colleges in New Zealand, St Mary’s College was called to act by the Sisters of Mercy on the issue of “Shelter For All”.