In light of current events, Grace has found her role extremely valuable. Her own reflections exhibited the selfless, warm nature of volunteering to make a difference in the community.

The past six months have provided opportunities for the Holy Trinity Eastern Suburbs Conference in Wellington, to provide new and existing clients with the assistance they need, when they need it.

The so-called “new normal” with restricted interactions especially on a larger scale means that we need to be more resourceful, thoughtful and aware of the presence of others as we go about our daily lives.

The challenge for the coming year will be to maintain a consistent service while putting into effect the changes that offer more choice for clients and more effective support throughout all areas of food parcels, pregnancy assistance, and social advocacy and advice.