A team of skilled professionals from educationalists, accountant, business managers to movie producers are banding together to provide a new South Auckland based Creative Life Centre, all they need now is funding for land and buildings or an existing building that they could call Shiloh and begin the work that they have set out to do.
Chairperson of Shiloh Creative Life Centre Charitable Trust, Dee Petit, says it is amazing how enthusiasm amongst our friends, families and contacts has spread in support of a community-based centre. Dee has held this vision for the past 10 years and on March 23, 2018 the charitable trust was established. The Shiloh Creative Life Centre Charitable Trust comprises of a strong and dedicated team of trustees and an advisory board with immense knowledge and expertise in the areas of medicine, teaching, accounting, management, art, creativity & leadership. On January 30, 2019 Shiloh received legal charitable status.
EDUCATION. CREATIVITY. COMMUNITY. WELL-BEING
Our Mission
A community centre that is seen to be “ the heart of the community” strengthening the lives of individuals and families.
Our Vision
Enriching lives to create a unified community that enhances individuals with their wellness, education and creativity.
Shiloh Creative Life Centre offers educational programs of sustainable practices that embrace a broad holistic approach to personal development and creative growth that supports and enhances health of the physical, mental, emotional of all people."
Our goal is to make a positive impact on our youth and adults through programs and courses that are empowering, encouraging and emphasizing the importance of values, relationship, communication and awareness that is needed in motivating oneself to be agents of change. We provide young people with the opportunities and motivation to overcome the obstacles that stand between them and personal success.
The trustees will work cooperatively with others in creating a central place for our immediate and wider community that is safe, inviting, fun and welcoming to everyone who walks through our doorway. An environmentally friendly space to pursue an artistic integrated organic lifestyle, offering classes, workshops, monthly programs and weekend retreats that support personal growth and creativity into everyday life while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
A place where as individuals and groups, we can come together to discover peace and purpose within ourselves and then take that back to our homes and communities, whereas we share our learning, we ignite others with the same desire for self-reliance, self-worth, self-empowerment and self-love.
As with all other charitable trusts, funding is key to achieving the goals and business strategy for the mission and vision for this project. Fund raising and grant applications are in the development stages with our dream to lease or purchase land and buildings in the South Auckland region. We are open to personal donations from individual philanthropists who would like to learn more about Shiloh’s plans and be part of a project that will make a difference to humanity.
The framework for the centre has been documented into a business plan and a list secured of professionals with wide ranging modalities are saying yes to the project and want to take part in the evolution of the centre. The time seems to be right as people present themselves for participation.
These programs support participants in finding their unique contribution to their communities and provide a space for getting involved with a community of like-minded individuals.
Providing something they need to fulfil themselves as individuals and as a community is the name of the game. People want and are longing to be part of a community of like-minded individuals who want to experience a sense of well-being, working on projects that allow their creative genius to expand and gathering together their tribe that brings unity and a wholeness to all who are filling a real need that equals happiness.
Our education curriculum include the healing arts and modalities with subjects as diverse as holistic wellness, ancient wisdom practices, arts and culture, sustainable & organic lifestyles, and personal & spiritual development that stimulates the imagination and invention in people.
•The Art Studio Space integrates creative courses, open studio days & art projects that promote freedom of personal artistic expression such as painting, music, drumming, drama, writing, singing, sewing, fibre art, innovated wood-working, yoga, meditation, dance, & movement, etc
Shiloh will provide a Holistic Wellness Clinic offering natural wellness care to individuals looking for alternative medicine and practices such as plant and homeopathic remedies, massage therapies and energy healing modalities.
We will establish a Community Garden for people to discover the basic structure of a garden to table healthy organic lifestyle. Working with nature gives a sense of peace and purpose within ourselves that we can take back to our homes and families, whereas we share our learning, we ignite others with the same desire for self-reliance, self-worth, self-love and self-empowerment.
Our Back to Basic Program educates people on healthy lifestyle and eating habits that enables families to provide a nurturing home environment. The goal is to provide educational and practical knowledge that is easy to implement in a fast-paced lifestyle. This will enable participants to make healthy food choices, which greatly contributes to balanced bodily functions and stable mental/emotional health. Promoting healthy lifestyles in the home and bringing up healthy children ensures positive happy attitudes that encourages all to actively contribute to society, our community and prevents being a burden to our family and on the health system.
This program is both educational and practical that a) teach the connection between the digestive system and mental health and b) offer practical solutions that are easy to replicate. We will combine theory and practice during each workshop, with active participation of the attendees, so they feel confident in applying the course content in their home.
The Youth Tribe Program is for college students to experience a transformative approach towards developing leaders of a generation that thrives. Our community introduces students to concepts such as self-inquiry, mindfulness, resilience, self-awareness, self-value, self-confidence, adaptability and authenticity. Attributes that will assist them through a successful and fulfilling transition through the key teenage years and on to higher education or the workplace fosters a life long love of learning while keeping a sense of creativity & imagination. Our youth are taught sustainable living principles that initiate realistic back to basics lifestyles and self-motivation for independent future leaders. •Our program demonstrates the importance of remembering your roots, always giving more than you receive and never letting anything or anyone come between your dream and your goals.
The name Shiloh stands for peace, abundance and a sense of belonging.”
If Shiloh is calling your heart to be involved in something bigger that yourself, please feel free to reach out and contact us today. We would love to welcome you to be part of the heart of the community!
