About Us
SuperGrans SuperSkills was first established in 1994 in Lower Hutt by Erin McMenamin. At the time Erin was volunteering for the local foodbank where she noticed people removing items from their food parcels. When she asked why she was told that they did not know how to use the items so did not want to take them. Erin was concerned that half of the food parcel was being returned and wanted to help people and communities through teaching and encouraging them to learn new skills. And so, the concept of SuperGrans SuperSkills was born.
Purpose
Through the sharing of practical skills and working alongside individuals, whanau and communities, we build on their life skills enabling them to take greater control of their own futures. We offer a ‘hand up’ through our agencies.
Our values are:
- Practical Wisdom (learning through sharing)
- Realising Potential (giving people opportunities)
- Mana enhancing (respect)
- Effective relationships (collaboration)
- Appreciating diversity.
