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Here at LIFE we are passionate about reaching and impacting the lives of each and every person that comes across our path. People with real names, real needs, with the potential to have a life changing encounter with a real God. The purpose of LIFE Reach is to enable the church to reach more and more unchurched people. To do this effectively we need to understand the importance of process. What LIFE Reach does:
Over the past 17 years, LIFE has been active in communities throughout Auckland bringing relief and assistance to those in need. We believe in the people of New Zealand, and want to ensure that those who are in need in our nation are given as much opportunity as possible to enjoy the quality of life that this country can provide.
As well as our weekly initiatives, we also currently run 3 large annual community based projects:
Community Makeover Update: Over the past 3 years LIFE has chosen a low decile school with real maintenance needs, and with the help of local business and hundreds of volunteers we have completed a makeover of that school in just one day! These makeovers not only give the schools a physical facelift but they also impact the lives of the students, instilling pride in their schools and hope for the future, the makeovers also impact the teachers, parents and surrounding neighborhoods as we show them they are a valued part of the community. Working on the ‘pay it forward' principle, last year's recipient Tamaki Primary has nominated Glenbrae Primary to be the next school to receive a makeover. Glenbrae is a decile 1 school with approximately 160 students located in Glen Innes. With funding low, it has received very limited maintenance over the years. At Glenbrae, just like with the other schools, we want the result of this makeover to put them 5 - 10 years ahead in terms of their maintenance! "Our LIFE School Makeover is a blessing of the truest sense," Principal Corinne Hansell said. "Since its initial stages of development, the project has gathered momentum and become an overwhelmingly big exercise of "giving" from a huge number of people. We are very humbled to think that this large number of people are giving their time to work for us and create an incredible environment that will be enjoyed by our children and ongoing generations as well. The final result will have put us 10 years ahead with our maintenance plans and will enable us to use our funding in other areas to help with our teaching and learning programmes". For all the relevant Makeover information check out www.lifemakeover.org.nz or to register to volunteer email Garrith Parker on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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