Our social enterprises are businesses with a bigger purpose. Through our initiatives we create meaningful work, build skills and open up new opportunities for vunerable people. The income we generate helps us grow these businesses with people in mind.
ECO-LAUNDRY
Our Eco-Laundry is a fully closed-loop washing facility that relies on solar power and the re-use of filtered water that is inhabited by microbes that clean clothing.
The project offers:
- Street-based outreach, engagement and relationship-building.
- Medical adherence support for people living with chronic illnesses.
- Harm-reduction information and support.
- Referrals to health, social and support services.
- Information about accommodation and available programmes.
- Identification and support of people who may benefit from further assistance.
- A bridge between people on the streets and available services.
- Opportunities for people with lived experience to use their knowledge and skills to support others.
COMPOSTING
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The project offers:
- Street-based outreach, engagement and relationship-building.
- Medical adherence support for people living with chronic illnesses.
- Harm-reduction information and support.
- Referrals to health, social and support services.
- Information about accommodation and available programmes.
- Identification and support of people who may benefit from further assistance.
- A bridge between people on the streets and available services.
- Opportunities for people with lived experience to use their knowledge and skills to support others.
ORGANIC PRODUCE
Our therapeutic psychosocial work is delivered by experienced Social Workers and Social Auxiliary Workers who provide professional, trauma-informed support to help clients address emotional, psychological and social challenges. Through individual and group interventions, case management and ongoing support, clients are guided to develop healthier coping mechanisms, strengthen relationships and work towards their personal goals.
The programme offers:
- Individual and group therapeutic support
- Trauma-informed interventions
- Substance-use support and relapse prevention
- Emotional wellbeing and coping strategies
- Crisis intervention and case management
- Relationship and family support
- Goal setting and personal development
- Referrals and linkages to specialised services
- Family reunification and social reintegration
MONTHLY MARKET
We have partnered with the Vredehoek community to hold a market on the 1st day of every month on the corner of Rugley road.
The outreach offers:
- Life & Work Skills- Communication, teamwork, resilience, and professional behaviour.
- Work Readiness- Workplace conduct, CV writing, interviews, and job retention.
- External Training- Links to accredited training – Care, Forklift, Barista, Security, Cleaning, Driver's Licence, and more.
- Peer Training- Turning lived experience into impact – peer support, harm reduction, and advocacy.
