Salvation Army
Demand for food parcels jumps 12 percent
The number of food parcels being handed out at the Salvation Army's foodbanks has jumped 12 percent in the last year, according to the organisation's latest State of the Nation report.
Families struggling with back-to-school costs
Charities and budgeting services have warned that some families will struggle with back to school costs as schools begin to reopen next week.
Poor communities feeling ignored, maligned - report
A report being launched at Parliament this morning says people in poor communities feel like they're ignored and maligned by those from outside. The Salvation Army's State of Our Communities report… Audio
Taking Jesus out of the parliament prayer
Ian Hutson of the Salvation Army says Jesus should remain in Parliament's prayer. Audio
'It's easy to turn a blind eye to homelessness'
More than 200 people across the country spent a night sleeping on cardboard boxes in an effort to raise money for projects to help the homeless.
NZ 'not catching up' to social housing need
New Zealand needs to build a minimum of 2000 social houses a year for at least the next decade to stem homelessness, the Salvation Army estimates. Audio
Salvation Army turning away 2-3 families a day in Auckland
"It's a build it and they'll come scenario" says Salvation Army's Alan Johnson. He says the more that's done, the more need seems to emerge and right now we're facing unprecedented levels of… Audio
Motels given millions to house homeless
The government is defending its emergency housing grant scheme, after it was revealed some motels were paid more than $100,000 a month. Video, Audio
A mixed bag in this year's Salvation Army report
Salvation Army social policy analyst Alan Johnson joins the panel discussion on the mixed results for this year's report on the state of the nation. Audio
No logic to more police, prison beds - Salvation Army
The Salvation Army's says there's no evidence the crime rate is on the rise and criticised goverment pledges to put more police on the streets and build more prison beds.
Sallies running short on Christmas presents
The Salvation Army's Pamela Waugh talks about a shortage of Christmas gifts for the needy. Audio
Salvation Army Calls for Help
The Salvation Army has launched its Christmas Appeal today, and says it needs more help than ever. It's expecting to help 17,000 families and individuals in urgent need this year. Salvation Army head… Audio
Cheaper housing option for capital's vulnerable residents
The Government's income related rent subsidy will be offered through council housing for the capital's most vulnerable residents. Audio
$300 million welcome but long term housing solutions needed
The Salvation Army says even this latest boost for emergency housing won't be enough to solve the homelessness problem. Alan Johnson says next winter is likely to be worse, or at least as bad. "I'm… Audio
Salvation Army says tax cuts should not be a priority
The Salvation Army says government surpluses should be spent on fixing social problems and not on tax cuts. Alan Johnson says too many organisations ahve been straved of capital. Audio
Teen burglars 'only had to ask' - Sallies
Teenage burglars who robbed a Salvation Army food bank in Christchurch should have visited in work hours if they were hungry, a spokesperson says.
Women speak out about high prices for sanitary goods
The Salvation Army has joined with a supermarket and a Labour MP to raise awareness and call for donations of sanitary products for vulnerable women unable to afford them. Video, Audio
Cruise ships for the homeless
Alan Johnson of the Salvation Army talks about housing the homeless on cruise ships. Audio
PM's homeless remarks untrue - Sallies
False statements by the government this week have jeopardised the Salvation Army's ability to work with the homeless, the organisation says. Video, Audio
Sallies' disagreement over homeless action
After the Prime Minister told reporters that people living in cars were refusing help, a rift has opened up between the government and the Salvation Army. Video, Audio