The Stellenbosch Homeless Forum and the Stellenbosch Municipality helped to provide various homeless persons with clothes and a hot meal as part of the second annual Street Store Winter Readiness outreach at the weekend.
During the outreach, held at the Stellenbosch Town Hall on Saturday (21 June), an estimated 600 locals in need had the opportunity to “shop” for winter outfits and received a blanket.
According to executive mayor Jeremy Fasser the event was not a handout, but rather a hand up.
“We are under no illusion that this event alone will solve the complex and deeply rooted cause of homelessness. Homelessness is not just a lack of shelter, it is often the outcome of many, many challenges like mental health issues, unemployment, family breakdown, addiction and more,” he said.
“But while we may not have all the answers, we know that acts of kindness, moments of connection and visible passion can plant the seeds of hope.”
The municipality and its Department of Community Development thanked all stakeholders that formed pary of the heart-warming initiative: Serve Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Night Shelter, U-turn Ministries, Right to Care, Department of Social Development, ACVV, Helderberg Omgee and Shoprite.
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