What we offer

Our clients virtually all suffer from loss of identity, self-confidence and self-esteem. We provide accommodation and a supportive space for them to plan and begin their renewal journey, average 6 - 9 months.

The renewal programme includes identifying and addressing the root causes of problems, treating common issues like drug and alcohol addiction, coaching in life skills and job skills, doing therapeutic workshops and referring clients for specialist support where necessary. It also seeks to restore broken family relationships, as a major step in bringing wholeness to the client.

Clients are encouraged to attend a church of their choice. To the wider homeless community, we serve a hot meal 5 nights of the week (Monday to Friday).

Our premises

Our building is bordered by the Malta Bridge, a few factories and four semi-detached houses. It can house 50 clients, but due to limited resources, we currently accommodate about 40. The premises has:

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  2 dormitories for men, 1 for women
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  1 set of showers and toilets for men, 1 for women
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  2 flats and a single room for staff
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  A mini chapel and boardroom
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  A kitchen and pantry
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  Area where we present workshops and serve food to homelss adults
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  A fairly large common room with a TV, books and a space for arts and crafts. Talks, weekly devotions and occasional movies and concerts are usually held here.
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  A breakaway room for small group work, which is essential in our work of renewal

How we operate

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  We charge R60 per day for 3 good meals, a warm shower and bed, as well as all the assistance and encouragement we can give through our fulltime staff. We also offer laundry services for R25 per week.
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  A daily routine is, in our experience, essential for renewal. Serving in routine household tasks such as cooking, cleaning, tiding up, helping with minor repairs at the Centre and encouraging others are part of the process for all residents. A non-negotiable is always to speak the truth and to live in the light.
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  Applications: Men and women, between the ages of 25 and 63 are welcome in the Centre. Screening of and acceptance an applicant is done by the social worker in discussion with the CEO and the full time staff.
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  Code of conduct: A code of conduct has been developed out of experience for the benefit of all residents. Periodic discussions are held with residents' representatives, the chairman of the board and the CEO about problems and potential improvements.
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  Volunteers are welcome and can help by being involved in the outings, repairs and workshops organized as part of the renewal process at Loaves and Fishes. Please contact the social worker, Hilary Michaels, through our email address or Contact form below.

Our Staff

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  Dr. Ben Kotzé (CEO)
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  Garth George (Administrator)
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  Millicent Pockpas Joolay (House Mother)
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  Matthew Kotze (Maintenance Manager)
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  Hilary Michaels (Social Worker)
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  Alfredo Januarie (Social Auxiliary Worker)

Our board of directors

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  Rev. Mark Stephenson (Chairperson)
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  Madaleen du Toit (Secretary)
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  Bob Butchart (Treasurer)
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  Le Roux Schoeman (Member)
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  Donald Hendricks (Member)