DCM (Downtown Community Ministry) works at the tough end of things. When people have no money, no food, and no roof over their heads, they come to us.

We are the leading social service working with people who are experiencing homelessness in Wellington – in particular, those who are rough sleeping or without shelter.

Watch the clip below to spend a day with us, as we connect with marginalised people in Wellington, supporting them to make dramatic changes in their lives:

If you are concerned about a person who is rough sleeping or street begging in Wellington, please call Wellington City Council on (04) 499 4444 and they will notify us.

We believe that those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless as a result of economic and social changes have the right to have their worth and dignity upheld.

Our mission is to provide mana-enhancing services to empower whānau to reach their housing and social aspirations.

Sitting in the heart of Wellington at 2 Lukes Lane on the site of Te Aro Pā, the most marginalised people in our city come to us because they genuinely feel welcome and because what we do works, and makes a difference in their lives.

But we acknowledge that we can’t do this mahi alone. We rely on our partners in the community and the support of local businesses, faith communities, and the many individuals who give money, time, skills, goods and services. This is why our tagline is, “Together we can end homelessness”. Learn how you can be part of this mahi too!