Elevate Christian Disability Trust

29/03/2026

Hard to believe, but the end of March 2026 is almost here. A huge thank you to all our generous donors who have given to our March Annual Appeal for 2026 thus far. If you would like to donate before the month is up, there is still time. You can head our website linked below.

Donate to our March Annual Appeal at: https://elevatecdt.org.nz/donate-2/

Stay safe if you are travelling anywhere this Easter, and may it be a lovely time of refreshing and reflection for you and your family.

27/03/2026

Very exciting news everyone! Applications for Family Camp June 2026 are open now. You can apply to attend as a family or to volunteer. Please help spread the word and we hope to see you there ♥️

Register today and read the pricing information by visiting: https://elevatecdt.org.nz/family-camp-june-2026-ngaruawhahia/

26/03/2026

Are you near Papatoetoe, Auckland?

Joy Ministries are hosting an Easter Service for 2026 for families/people with cognitive disabilities and their friends or carers.

Event Details:

Date: 28 March 2026
Location: Papatoetoe Bible Church, 31 Rangitoto Road, Papatoetoe
Timings: 10:00am Start, 10:45am - 11:30am Morning tea ☕️🍪

Contact either Jan on 027 641 2653, or Nadia and Altar on 027 548 8722.

God bless you in the lead up to this Easter.

25/03/2026

You can read our most recent letter from our amazing Director, Kirsty Armitage, by visiting the link below 👇

https://elevatecdt.org.nz/2026/03/march-annual-appeal-2026/

Photo caption: An example of the first page of the Directors’ letter, March 2026.

20/03/2026

Skits and Dramas are a fabulous way to communicate the beautiful gospel of Jesus Christ to people with a range of cognitive abilities!

We are pleased to publish a free downloadable resource called "Skits and Dramas: For ministry with people with cognitive disabilities" on our website.

The resource was written by Jan Bridgeman (and friends). Jan is the national leader for Joy Ministries with Elevate Christian Disability Trust. Joy Ministries is a wonderful branch of Elevate that operates primarily for people with cognitive disabilities and their whānau.

Check out the resource and share it with your Church or Kids ministry today! Link:
https://elevatecdt.org.nz/2026/03/skits-and-dramas-resource/

Thank you Jan and friends for helping compile this wonderful resource!
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

19/03/2026

You might recognize Teremoana and Lani in this Hope Project NZ video? This couple have been involved in Elevate Christian Disability for a very long time. Well done for courageously sharing your story Lani and Tere to the Hope Project NZ. We pray that your testimony impacts many people this Easter.

Young, healthy and with a growing family, Lani and Teremoana both then faced serious health challenges. Facing significant mobility limitations, both found t...

15/03/2026

In the lead up to Easter, the Hope Project NZ have continued to release their annual Hope Booklet to thousands of homes across Aotearoa, New Zealand.

This edition of the Hope Booklet in 2026 is special to us as an organisation as it features some people and families connected to our ministry. Of whom we are so proud to be able to help pass on their stories via the Hope Project NZ. This video from the Hope Project NZ features Emma Cox, the founder of the Island of Misfits. Go Emma!

Diagnosed with autism, the social implications hit home for Emma during her teenage years. “Why do I struggle to connect with people? Am I worthy of love.” C...

13/03/2026

Are you in Te Puke tomorrow? This is a reminder that 'Joy in Abilities' is on tomorrow (Saturday, 14th of March 2026) at 2:00pm. The gathering is for carers and people with both abilities and disabilities.

Head along to St Andrew's Presbyterian Church on the corner of Oxford and Stewart Street in Te Puke.

The theme for the gathering is "Music Extravaganza!" There will be songs, piano, karaoke, flute, and stories! 🎤🪈🎹❤️

All inquiries by phone to Lesley please on +64 021 152 5173.

06/03/2026

Kia ora all. We invite you to consider giving financially towards Elevate Christian Disability Trust this March, 2026.

We have some projects and needs that you can also give to specifically if you are able. These are:

1. Regular giving towards operational costs.
2. Elevate Youth Collective
3. Family Camp
4. National Camp

We are so grateful for your consideration of our request, and welcome your prayer and support in other ways (eg. volunteering). Have a lovely day!

04/03/2026

Don’t forget to get your Auckland CFFD Camp registration in before Friday, 6th of March 2026!

Visit https://elevatecdt.org.nz/christian-fellowship-for-the-disabled/auckland-cffd/auckland-camp/ to register online today.

02/03/2026

The month of March 2026 is here already. The first few months of the year feel like they have passed quickly!

This month, we’re excited to be holding our Annual Appeal. This is an opportunity for you to consider donating to Elevate Christian Disability Trust if you are able.

We are deeply thankful to all those who give financially to the organisation already, and to those who are supporting our Trust in other ways through their time, skill, or prayer.

If you are in the position to donate, you can visit our website to donate today:

https://elevatecdt.org.nz/give/

Thank you for considering donating to our Trust again this year!☺️🥳

Video caption: Kirsty Armitage, Director of Elevate, invites viewers to give to the Annual Appeal.

28/02/2026

Honouring Alan Pace for His Role in Elevate CDT 🥹

It is an important moment to honour Alan Pace. Alan Pace has served as a Trustee to Elevate Christian Disability Trust since 2007 and has been involved in the ministry since 1990. We are sad to announce that he is stepping down from his role as a Trustee to continue investing into his full-time mahi (work) and whānau (family).

While we will miss Alan's valuable guidance, wisdom, patience, financial flair, and steady leadership - we are excited for him in this new season. Alan will continue to be connected to Elevate Christian Disability Trust, just in a different way than he has been in his formal role as a Trustee.

Thank you Alan, for all your service and unseen hours that you've gifted to the Trust. We pray God's blessing upon you as you enter this next chapter.

Photo caption: Alan stands outside and wears a smart blue button-up shirt with glasses.