Rachel’s House Trust
Rachel’s House Trust, based in Rangiora, North Canterbury, is a Non-Profit organisation that is committed to the holistic support of new parents.
How can we help?
Rachel’s House Trust (RHT) is a Non-Governmental service that began in 2008.
We offer support to all parents and whānau with young children.
RHT works alongside other community organizations, complementing what is provided. The Trust assists and connects with expectant mothers, providing ongoing support for parents, and their children.
Kai Boxes & Food Store
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Our Toa Kai/Food Store is open to all parents of tamariki aged 5 and under. This can be accessed during our Drop-in times.
If you are a parent/guardian of tamariki aged 5 and under and are based in North Canterbury you can request a Food Parcel by filling in our Food Parcel Request form.
(On our Referral page)
Playgroup - Parenting Support Group
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Friendships and connection are encouraged through our Playgroup which is held weekly.
We aim to strengthen parent’s knowledge and ability by building on their skills and the desire to do the best for themselves and their children.
RHT Playgroup meets Thursdays 10am -11:30am
Upstairs in the Gables Arcade Rangiora
All Welcome
Community Support
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Our social workers provide individual sessions exploring issues such as grief and loss, alcohol, drug issues, and relationship and parenting issues.
Support and advice are provided when working with agencies such as Oranga Tamariki and WINZ.
To access this service please fill out our referral form. (On the Referral page)
Drop in centre
Come and check out our RHT Hub which is our center of activity also where our office and groups run from, upstairs in the Gables Arcade, Rangiora.
People generously donate all sorts of pregnancy and baby necessities (including furniture, clothing, and toys), and nonperishable food, that RHT has the privilege of passing on to appreciative families. We have clothing from newborn to size 5, along with maternity clothing. Come and fill your bags while connecting with our friendly volunteers or staff.
Our Drop-In & Kai Pantry open hours are:
Monday 10am-12pm
Tuesday 10am-12pm
Wednesday 10am-12pm
Thursday 11:30am-2pm
You too can be part of the fun and awesome support we provide at Rachel's House Trust by volunteering your time.
It was Mother Teresa who said "We ALL can do extraordinary things with ordinary LOVE." Kiwi Ian Grant, founder of The Parenting Place, asks ''How do we spell the word love ? We spell it T.I.M.E ! " How very true.
RHT could not exist without volunteers and so we greatly appreciate the love they express through kindly giving of their time.
Please contact us if interested
Contact us
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Gables Arcade
96 High Street, Rangiora 7400
We are located upstairs in the Gables Arcade
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Rachel’s House provides support in many different areas, feel free to email us.
hubadmin@rachelshouse.org.nz
socialworker@rachelshouse.org.nz
Olivia Marshall 02109011602