Homeless Support

Location/s:            White River, Mpumalanga
Coordinator/s:       Charles Sanderson – Community developer

Our homeless support group during a session with the facilitators

Brief Description

A homeless support group was established in 2009 providing weekly support and needs identification such as late registration of birth, rehabilitation, or tracing of family members etc.

This multi-racial support group meets weekly at the White River offices and is facilitated by a pastor and ex Red Cross worker.

Objectives

• To provide spiritual and emotional support to homeless clients
• To create a platform whereby individuals are empowered to discuss challenges and identify resources
• To identify underlying problems and refer clients to the social worker

Successes:

• 15 unemployed homeless people have benefited from this programme
• A number of clients have been able to secure identity documents
• A number of clients have been reunited with their families

Wish List:

• Accommodation for our clients – short and long term
• Donations for food, clothing and blankets
• Internships and job opportunities