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We help homeless people in Cape Town by providing dignity & access to opportunities..

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The Hope Exchange's vision is to bring hope to the homeless, through dignity and opportunities for change. Not everyone has the blessing of a family or the privilege of a home. In their daily search for food and shelter they also live with the hope of finding purpose and a sustainable alternative to rebuild broken lives. Hope starts with dignity and The Hope Exchange gives them the ability to be respected for who they are, to be acknowledged and not dismissed. We provide the homeless, our clients, the opportunity to wash, clean their clothes, get a meal, get clinic care and social support. Although these services are basic, it gives them the confidence to face the world with dignity in an effort to change their lives. The Hope Exchange also offers second-phased housing for 40 men who have found employment but yet need social support and assistance with their journey towards full independence. Our work is based on the values of treating all people with respect, understanding ...

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The Hope Exchange is situated in the heart of Cape Town. We have assisted the city's ...

The Hope Exchange is situated in the heart of Cape Town. We have assisted the city's homeless for more than 40 years.

Social care is The Hope Exchange's core. The team is always on the ground and among our ...

Social care is The Hope Exchange's core. The team is always on the ground and among our clients.

Every morning, our homeless client can use our ablution facilities - to shower and wash ...

Every morning, our homeless client can use our ablution facilities - to shower and wash their clothing. We provide them with basic toiletries and washing powder.

The Hope Exchange offers health checks and arrange for further medical assistance should ...

The Hope Exchange offers health checks and arrange for further medical assistance should it be needed.

We offer meals on our premises several times a week in partnership with Ladles of Love...

We offer meals on our premises several times a week in partnership with Ladles of Love. During the festive season we serve every single day for several weeks due to most other feeding programs close for that period.

We offer the homeless and our residents vocational and life skills training.

We offer the homeless and our residents vocational and life skills training.

Our second-phase shelter, Geoff Burton House. Named after our founder. It can house 40 ...

Our second-phase shelter, Geoff Burton House. Named after our founder. It can house 40 men. In front we have a beautiful garden which is used for social gatherings or for the residents to sit in peace with a cup of tea or a book.

Only two people share a room in our Geoff Burton House which allows them privacy and the ...

Only two people share a room in our Geoff Burton House which allows them privacy and the feeling of home.

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