Good Stuff
Good Stuff at 127 Symonds St is a vintage, designer and gently loved clothing store with proceeds going to the Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai (ACM).
ACM helps people with food, healthcare and housing and they are always looking for volunteers to help them with their good work. They train volunteers and it’s a great way to become involved in a community and meet others that are also helping those in need.
If you want to get involved, you can drop good quality items at the Good Stuff store (free parking around the back), get in touch to become a trained volunteer or get involved in the food service at Auckland City Mission by contacting them directly.
More details can be found here:
Chris Tenisio
Youth Development Worker
Chris loves his job working on the streets helping young people who are sleeping rough. He says young people end up on the street for many reasons, including that their parents are homeless. Chris says the homeless are people that need help and there is no need to fear them.
Chris Wears:
Hat: $7
Ray Bans: $60
Cameron McFayden
Quality Manager in the Housing Support Service
Cameron’s job is data management and contracts within housing support. This division of Auckland City Mission works with people in the community to help them either into accommodation or to sustain an existing tenancy.
Cameron Wears:
Vintage Blazer: $40
Workshop Jumper: $55
Vintage Leather Belt: $25
Just Cavalli Pants: $40
New Balance: $30
Ellie Skeet
Good Stuff’s Store Manager
With new items added every day, and a focus on quality items, Ellie says there is always a unique treasure to find instore. Good Stuff also mends clothes, adding a button or a stitch to avoid an otherwise good item going to landfill.
Ellie Wears:
Vintage Beret: $15
Le specs Glasses: $25
Missoni Jumper: $95
Vintage coat: $120
Kate Sylvester Dress: $49
Doc Martens: $65
Raymond Salakaia
Haeata Team Lead
Haeata is the Mission’s community dining room, and Raymond’s day- to-day involves managing the kitchen budget, the chefs, volunteers and donated food. Raymond says having an impact on the community and helping lives brings him a lot of job satisfaction. They are always looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen and dining area.
Raymond Wears:
Rodd & Gunn Shirt: $17
Vintage Trench Coat: $150
Sneakers: $20