What if supporting a good cause was as simple as sending a text message?
In 2026, it is!
For the first time in New Zealand, donors can contribute to social housing with a single SMS. By texting “HOME” to 2272, Kiwis can instantly donate $25 to Dwell Housing Trust, a charitable organisation providing long-term social housing solutions across Wellington region.
This new Txt2Donate platform, powered by Modica Group, makes charitable giving as simple as the technology we already use every day.
The initiative supports Dwell’s “It Starts With Home” campaign, running 6th March – 30th April 2026, helping provide safe and stable housing for New Zealanders in need.
The experience was designed around one simple principle: remove friction between intention and action.
Here’s how the donation journey works:
This simple SMS-triggered payment experience makes donating easier than traditional fundraising channels.
Donations are received immediately into the nominated account, no intermediary or delays in processing, using trusted and recognised payment providers.
When Dwell Housing Trust approached Modica in December 2025, the challenge was clear: launch New Zealand’s first text-to-donate fundraising platform before the April campaign.
This was Modica’s first venture into integrated payment flows, expanding beyond its enterprise messaging capabilities.
To deliver a secure and seamless donation experience for Dwell, the platform integrates:
The User initiates the journey, by requesting a payment link. Modica generates a secure personalised link that opens a branded payment experience, all hosted on Dwell’s domain to maintain trust throughout the user's journey.
SMS remains one of the most universal communication channels available, this product bridges the gap between the simplicity of SMS interactions and the security and trust required for electronic payments. Making fundraising available to a much wider audience.
Nearly every Kiwi:
By combining SMS messaging with secure digital payments, Txt2Donate lowers the barrier to charitable giving in a way that feels natural and immediate. Modica’s CPaaS Platform architecture was also designed for scale.
Future campaigns can easily support:
Safe, stable housing is one of the most important foundations for wellbeing.
Through the “It Starts With Home” campaign, Dwell Housing Trust is working to provide long-term housing solutions for Kiwis who need it most.
Thanks to this new text-to-donate platform, contributing is easier than ever. Text HOME to 2272 to donate $25. Campaign runs 6th March – 30th April 2026.