Te Puea Marae are opening their doors to the vulnerable and homeless once again this winter.
From July 18 the marae will take in families and help them get back on their feet over six to 12 weeks.
Last year they helped 181 people, including 104 children, using 1200 volunteers over three months. They found accommodation for 130.
![Te Puea Marae chairman Hurimoana Dennis oversaw the marae help almost 200 people into homes last year. Photo / Greg Bowker](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/BDJN74P4NL7CYRKQC5HSNYZSRA.jpg?auth=7ad0d25024e443b2144a38680ea2ae5b5ce763edf2b2f9510829d7ed7eacb247&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Te Puea chairman Hurimoana Dennis said this year the programme would be more intimate. They will only take families from Mangere and have capacity for 25 people at a time.