Dear friends,
A special place for men to find hope: Arapohue Centre is a long-term, therapeutic facility (min. 6-month programme) where issues of the mind, body, spirit and whanau are addressed (te whare tapa whā) in a faith-based, holistic, rural environment.
Arapohue men learn to be good fathers, sons, brothers, workers and to lead by example.
Thanks for being part of this wonderful team at this holistic Christian rehab, which is making a difference in the lives of men and their families.
Stay blessed,
Ray, Jan, Gary, Jaime and the Arapohue Centre A-team
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Miracles in the courtroom
Jaime, a former Arapohue guest and now a volunteer mental health and addictions support worker and team leader, had to wait 18 months for his sentencing. He did all the courses he could find to better himself while at Arapohue Centre, and saw a big miracle at his sentencing. Listen to his story (7 min) at The Lighthouse Church in Dargaville.
Click to hear Jaime's miraculous breakthrough
Click to hear Jaime's miraculous breakthrough
Click to read more powerful stories of hope from Arapohue Centre:
The Schoolhouse project
It's all hands on deck to get the Schoolhouse finished by Christmas to house a prospective mental health and addictions support worker and family. It will also be a much-needed income earner for the Trust. The Arapohue Centre team is pushing hard to get the interior repairs completed and ready for the painting, flooring and utilities to be installed.
Jaime's son is visiting for the holidays, and keeps up with the best of them on site. He's learning heaps about demo, building and work ethic, as are all the residents working on this job. If you can contribute towards costs still needing to be covered, please see the urgent needs below.
All hands on deck
All hands on deck
Upstairs open plan bedroom - rafters to hold the insulation and ceiling
Upstairs open plan bedroom - rafters to hold the insulation and ceiling
Ash, Jaime and Aadon building the ceiling rafters before the dividing wall goes in
Ash, Jaime and Aadon building the ceiling rafters before the dividing wall goes in
The dividing wall is in
The dividing wall is in
Pastor Sam Turner visit
The men were very encouraged by a visit from Sam Turner, pastor of Paparoa Community Church. This former cage fighter from the London docks brought a powerful message on breaking old patterns and behaviours.
Sam Turner, left, sharing with some of the guests
Sam Turner, left, sharing with some of the guests
Father's Day at the Packard Museum
Arapohue Centre residents enjoyed a Father's Day treat at the Packard Motor Museum in Maungatapere - one of the world's largest collections of Packard automobiles.
When you see the urgent needs below, you'll understand why Dugdale Charitable Trust are stepping up to help finish the Schoolhouse by offering to DOUBLE YOUR DONATION (up to $10,000).
Plus, get one-third back at the end of the financial year! Thank you so much, Chris and Warwick Dugdale.
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Arapohue Centre Needs: Oct 2026 |
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Can you help us help men? Every dollar counts. |
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$250 Guest outing $500 Horses: baleage $1,197 Oven: Farmhouse $2,250 S/house wall lining $3,300 S/house carpet balance $3,300 S/house vinyl balance $8,900 S/house electrical work |
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$392,990 MORTGAGE: FULL REDEMPTION |
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Please send your tax-deductible donation to Let Jan know by email at janet@thewildside.net so your tax receipt can be sent in April 2027. Many thanks! Do you know BA Fleming? Please tell us their contact details so we can send them a tax receipt. |
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Prayer needs:
• Protection, spiritual growth and healing of our guests
• For Ray, Jan, Gary and Jaime... and the WSCT board for protection, wisdom, and strength
• Full redemption of the mortgage
Thanks to our partners for your support!
Arapohue Centre receives no government support. With your partnership we can continue to be here for men when they need it the most. You play a VIP role in providing a place where people's lives can be restored. We can't do it without you. Arohanui (much love) and nga mihi nui (many thanks),
Ray & Jan Curle on behalf of Arapohue Centre & Wild Side Charitable Trust
574-580 Hoyle Rd, Arapohue 0374
Wild Side Charitable Trust Registration No. CC55065
p. 027 254 6778 | ray@thewildside.net | wildsidetrust.org
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