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The Power of Community, A Home of Hope for Solo Mothers
This powerful video tells the inspiring story of the Young Mums House project, a beacon of hope for young mothers and their children. Born from a pressing need to provide safe, stable housing for young mums discharged into emergency housing or living in unsafe conditions, this community-led initiative offers more than just shelter-it’s a home filled with love, support, and opportunities to heal and thrive.
The story highlights the essential role of landlords, like Ray and Wendy, who chose to partner with 20Twenty to turn their family home into a haven for young mothers. Stating how we as a community cannot turn a blind eye to the realities many of our young people face and that we as landlords must be a part of the solution. Their desire and care for young people and collaboration with Twenty 20 demonstrates how collective efforts-from landlords to government support-can create life-changing opportunities for those in need.
Through heartfelt interviews, four solo young mums share their struggles and triumphs, from overcoming childhood trauma and homelessness to setting goals for education, employment, and a better future for their children. Supported by the dedicated team at 20 Twenty Housing, these mothers receive the tools, encouragement, and guidance they need to rebuild their lives.
As the young mothers work to break cycles of abuse and poverty, the video underscores a crucial message: everyone deserves a good start in a safe, warm, and loving family home. Healing takes time, but with the right support, these women are becoming the best versions of themselves, building brighter futures for their families.
This moving story is a call to action for landlords, communities, and individuals to participate in supporting or most vulnerable: it takes all of us to be the change.
Key Themes:
Safe and supportive transitional housing for solo young mums
Overcoming trauma, poverty, and emergency housing challenges
The power of community partnerships and private landlords
The inspiring resilience of young mothers breaking cycles for their babies
Watch now to see how the Young Mums House is changing lives, one family at a time. 💛
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Manaaki Rangatahi ki Waikato - Ending Youth Homelessness in Aotearoa.
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Manaaki Rangatahi ki Waikato - Ending Youth Homelessness in Aotearoa. Collective impact that is leading to equitable systems change. Manaaki Rangatahi is a systems change movement dedicated to preventing and ending youth homelessness in Aotearoa. Through collective action, authentic purpose, and passionate individuals, this kaupapa unites organisations, leaders, and communities to create real, ...
Te Toi Ora ki Whaingaroa: Changing the healthcare system through Whare hauora.
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Marae based integrated outreach clinics embedded in Tikanga Māori. By Māori, for Māori but for everyone else.. a true sentiment. “Everything happened through covid” explains Mike Edmonds, General manager and a key instigator in the creation of Te Toi Ora ki Whaingaroa. “We had large numbers of whānau moving back to their ancestral land in the Waikato who were living in tin sheds. They had no ru...
Thomas Hunt, Community Based Youth Worker, Kirikiriroa Hamilton.
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‘Tom Hunt is a bit of a legend in the Nawton community of Kirikiriroa Hamilton’ says Western Community Centre Manager Neil Tolan… ‘The love care and drive he has to support and grow our local youth is an inspiration to us all and we are so lucky to have him here’. This month, lotsoflittlefires Joe Wilson, sits down with Tom Hunt (youth worker legend) to discuss and learn what traits and techniq...
Lots of Little Fires 1 Year on Reflections
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Waikato Wellbeing Project celebrates one year of Lots of Little Fires - sharing inspiring stories and positive impact
Rainbow Hub Waikato
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“I mean, if you could imagine only having a couple of hours a week where you can be yourself completely yourself and not have to worry about what people might think about that or what people might say to you. It's what most of our community goes through on a day-to-day basis, except that they don't have a couple of hours every day. They have maybe an hour every week where they can be themselves...
Rangi Hetet and the Takeover Challenge
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"I want to empower women to stand up, to be the change, to be the light for their families, that they don't have to do it alone, that there is a way out. That's what I want to do. That's why I box."
Breaking cycles and changing lives in Raahui Pookeka Huntly
มุมมอง 57Kปีที่แล้ว
Our story delves into Hiki's journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a beacon of hope for local rangatahi, connecting with their struggles and helping them find their way to a brighter future. Described as "the man" by his students, Hiki's influence reaches far beyond the classroom. His unique approach to mentoring and education combines holistic learning with the teaching of essential...
Twenty 20 Sustainable Housing
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With a mission to empower individuals and families to break free from the cycle of homelessness, Twenty 20 Sustainable Housing is redefining the way transitional housing is offered and experienced.
He Puaawai - Flipping the script on what it means to be a young parent
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A place where brave young parents, who face incredible challenges every single day, are choosing to flip the script and be the inspiring change they want to see in the world. We welcome you to meet the young parents at He Puaawai Teen Parent Unit.
Transforming lives through sport: Thomas Nabbs, The Waterboy's inspiring story
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"By passing down stories and lessons from one generation to another, we can help young people develop a sense of pride in their heritage and build a strong foundation for their future."
Aunty to the Hood.... Celebrating Shani
มุมมอง 25Kปีที่แล้ว
Shani's story embodies the importance of mentorship, returning to one's roots, and overcoming adversity, serving as an inspiration for youth in the Waikato region.
Takoha Puoro - The Gift of Music
มุมมอง 24Kปีที่แล้ว
Takoha Puoro is the gift of music, this Fairfield College programme uses music as a tool to engage with students who may be struggling with attendance or behavioural problems the programme is facilitated by Jamey Ferguson, a well-known and respected industry expert.
Meeting Daniel Ormsby
มุมมอง 28Kปีที่แล้ว
“The Red Shed is about art. The main one is Māori art because that's what I do but it's all art forms. It came about primarily from growth. It is a space where anyone, no matter who you are, can come and do art.’
Poutama Rites of Passage
มุมมอง 16Kปีที่แล้ว
‘The fire is a living example… a subtle way of building a sense of collective responsibility and pride…’ Poutama Rites of Passage was born out of Whaingaroa in 2015. It is the vision of youth worker, Tiaki Coates (Ngāi Tahu), who felt called to explore what a community-led initiation for tama to transition into manhood would look like in a Te Ao Maori way. Seven years later and with numerous ri...

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  • @cherylreid2964
    @cherylreid2964 หลายเดือนก่อน

    $20 million less because landlords get $3BILLION$

  • @jahvaya2367
    @jahvaya2367 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Manaaki Rangatahi - you are the fricken coolest!

  • @jiara01
    @jiara01 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The difference is this service is about the people at an equal human level caring about the health issues the person has rather than a western cultured business, a systemic and clinical business system that serves to gain $$$ for time, tick the boxes and then next person. One is about caring for the people one is just a prescribing business system. A huge part of wellness is in the portion of being connected, human connection and care and time.

  • @reidhuirama9514
    @reidhuirama9514 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome video felt. The Peace. Of. The. Lord. Over This. Marae.. Ngamihi.

  • @Chris-i6g1g
    @Chris-i6g1g 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Brilliant!

  • @daniel699594
    @daniel699594 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great work my brother 👍

  • @patriciatewhetu6808
    @patriciatewhetu6808 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ Thank you Tom for all the mahi you have provided to make a safe place for our rangatahi.

  • @HappyGardener54
    @HappyGardener54 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome, brilliant Tom! Much needed for our young people, thank you ❤

  • @jakegollan502
    @jakegollan502 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Epic

  • @joejohnwilson7614
    @joejohnwilson7614 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please someone help this epic crew out and refurb the old changing rooms at the centre so the boys have a real cool space to chill. We as adults have so many places we can go to feel safe and just relax but our young people don’t have that luxury. Let’s get some builders out here!!

  • @matutaeraherangi4580
    @matutaeraherangi4580 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome

  • @botonramz
    @botonramz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful. I hope you all get more opportunities (and funding) to continue

  • @SuperMARDz
    @SuperMARDz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    KaMau te wehi CUZZY keep up the MIGHTY MAHI WITH OUR RANGATAHI

  • @reubenroma7158
    @reubenroma7158 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tumeke brother Dan!!

  • @stravosio
    @stravosio 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is inspiring. Thank you Rangi, and your boxing whanau, for being so honest and open, and offering personal insights into making your life's journey more positive, purposeful and real. Also appreciate Jo and his crew for recording these interviews and the training environment.

  • @comehometoyourself
    @comehometoyourself 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You really are a torch in the dark Rangi. Just such an amazing soul, giving to your community and changing lives

  • @rtmaker1903
    @rtmaker1903 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So proud of you Rangi

  • @carlodom7422
    @carlodom7422 ปีที่แล้ว

    🌺 'Promo sm'

  • @hiriniponga9244
    @hiriniponga9244 ปีที่แล้ว

    soth bratha hiki for helping out our youth

  • @rosedevine440
    @rosedevine440 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is beautiful, thank you for sharing

  • @DemoRichmond-oq1vy
    @DemoRichmond-oq1vy ปีที่แล้ว

    Mean as uncle hiks mean as my uncs doing good uncle👍

  • @richardwefsthompson8972
    @richardwefsthompson8972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chur hiki solid efforts , more people like yourself need to be allowed to get in their before the yungons get trapped in the system , mauri Ora , 👑🙌🏽💯💜💛💚💫

  • @leejohns7418
    @leejohns7418 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. What a great man.

  • @halleypoihipi2842
    @halleypoihipi2842 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge respect for you Hiki.. you have done so much for our young people especially my son, you have helped him out in so many ways and I personally cannot thankyou enough! You have given and continue to give to our boys! You have made the time and effort to prove that our boys are worth something.. again Thankyou so much Hiki!!! 💯👍♥️

  • @coast2coastvibez377
    @coast2coastvibez377 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mean Mahi Hiki !!!!

  • @honewilliams1536
    @honewilliams1536 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kia kaha brothers👍

  • @mitchellking4988
    @mitchellking4988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Huge respect for Hiki, Growing kind and strong young men. You can hear the change in how they talk about themselves. Awesome stuff.

  • @evzepz1449
    @evzepz1449 ปีที่แล้ว

    He mahi rangatira!

  • @william_coduks
    @william_coduks ปีที่แล้ว

    We need more places like this no doubt. Everyone matters! Great work guys 👊🏾

  • @quinnellakawana8348
    @quinnellakawana8348 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a shame our marae dont open up there doors.. Thank u for ur heart for our rangatahi.

  • @gailpuangareihana5313
    @gailpuangareihana5313 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job 👍🏿

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    If you would like to find our more - read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/twenty-20/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    If you would like to know more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/he-puaawai/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    To find out more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/meeting-thomas-nabbs/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    If you would like to know more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/aunty-to-the-hood/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    To find out more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/takoha-puoro-the-gift-of-music/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    To find out more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/meeting-daniel-ormsby/

  • @lotsoflittlefires
    @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to know more read the full story here www.waikatowellbeingproject.co.nz/poutama-rites-of-passage/

  • @danielormsby3960
    @danielormsby3960 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great vid. Kiaora Thomas. Putting yrself in a position to interact and listen to rangatahi is a greatly underestimated superpower

  • @kianiuerata3178
    @kianiuerata3178 ปีที่แล้ว

    Inspirational and uplifting

    • @lotsoflittlefires
      @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

      Kia ora, stoked you enjoyed and thank you for the kid feedback :)

  • @four3286
    @four3286 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @drthomason7043
    @drthomason7043 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Jamie, Arohanui to you Whanau and Kura

  • @THE-PEDIGREE
    @THE-PEDIGREE ปีที่แล้ว

    Good to see someone trying to help our future 💯💯💯

  • @tiahinewharekura-kingi6593
    @tiahinewharekura-kingi6593 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Daniel kiaora koe. Haven't seen you for years.

  • @filisemau6923
    @filisemau6923 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. 🔥💯🙏🏾

    • @lotsoflittlefires
      @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

      Kia ora Fili! I know that you do this on the daily with all the rangatahi you awhi in the Tuakau community. Mauri ora brother

  • @GabrielleParson
    @GabrielleParson ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so special and so beautifully captured! Many many thanks

    • @lotsoflittlefires
      @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Gabrielle! We are so excited to share this series of inspiring stories full of wisdom and perspectives

  • @mitchellking4988
    @mitchellking4988 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it. Great story telling.

    • @lotsoflittlefires
      @lotsoflittlefires ปีที่แล้ว

      Kia ora Mitch! Let me know if there are some inspiring stories up in the Coromandel we can capture!