Nolundisa
Nolundisa lost all her belongings in a fire. Next-Step helped help her with obtaining a replacement ID book and also gave her some vouchers for clothing and shelter accommodation.
From the Street to Stability
Churches have a largely untapped capacity to help the homeless by offering compassion, meaningful asistance, and pathways toward independence. We support churches of all denominations with homelessness-related ‘next-step’ initiatives. We are based in Cape Town, South Africa.
Real Stories
Hope Restored
A real journey made possible through partnership and support
When Renecia arrived at our partner programme, she had been living on the streets and been on drugs. She has now been clean for 8 months. Through one of our partners, Next-Step was able to assist by financing her ID book. With that she can now buy a bus ticket and travel back to her place of origin.
Real Stories of Change
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Serita
Serita approached one of our partner churches for assistance in applying for her ID book. Her application was successful. This will definitely help her find a job.
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Gerswon
Gherswon dreams of working on a cruise ship and already has the necessary certificates. Next-Step was able to assist with improving his CV and apply for his police clearance.
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Precious
Precious successfully received treatment for substance abuse at one of our partner agencies. Next-Step assists with the cost of transport for her to repatriate to KZN province.
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Mpumzi
Having lived on the streets, Mpumzi wants to do further studies. Next-Step assisted by paying for his ID Book and replacement of his Grade 12 certificate, which he lost.
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Simbonile
Simbonile applied to a Next-Step partner to finance his security training and related travel cost. We also secured a place for him at a temporary shelter.
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Natalie
Natalie contracted TB while living on the streets. She urgently needed help with transport cost and fees for collecting the prescription for treatment.
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Trinity
Trinity wanted to return from Cape Town to his family in Zimbabwe. Next-Step assisted with cost for transport. Before he departed, Trinity was baptised at Common Ground Church in Sea…
Our Partners
We inspire, train, and financially support our partners.
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Common Ground Church
We assess individuals experiening homelessness and assists with their 'next-step'. Some individuals obtained a new passport or ID book. Others received training and secured a job.
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Dutch Reformed Church
Our church in Bellville supports MES Cape Town who have established a very strong outreach and social relief service that meets the immediate and short-term needs of the homeless and unemployed community.
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Sacred Heart Church
We support Salesean Youth Projects, providing for the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of youth at risk through education, counselling, recreation, and training, in a professional, caring, and secure environment.
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St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
St Adrews supports Straatwerk, offering unemployable people participation in a job-rehab programme, giving them an opportunity to earn cash in hand for honest, hard work as an alternative to begging or resorting to crime.
How we are Different
Our vision is rooted in biblical principles, as well as modern therapeutic practices. We work together with government, churches and other charities to jointly alleviate homelessness. We believe in development, not dependency.
Through our partners we identify key barriers for homeless individuals that prevents them from transitioning towards recovery. Our work focuses on practical support, personal development, and human connection. We meet people where they are, listen to their stories, and help them take their next step - toward stability, responsibility, and renewed purpose.
We promote targeted, once-off interventions
Mandiluve wants to work in a bar or restaurant. She needed a passport and received assistance from Common Ground Church in Sea Point, one of our partners.
While many charities focus on recurring relief, such as providing food, clothing and shelter, we contribute to these efforts with our Next-Step approach. We promote targeted, once-off interventions for homeless individuals to overcome key barriers in their lives, whether it’s securing an ID, reconnecting with family, or finding a job placement. We discourage getting deeply involved with any one individual.
We Support
Counselling & Spiritual Care
Counselling, conflict resolution, substance abuse recovery, community integration
Documents & Legal Aid
Identity documents, birth certificates, financial literacy, legal aid, social grants
Employment & Training
Job readiness support, entrepreneurial training, CV assistance, interview skills, education, internships
Transport & Relocation
Transport cost for relocation or return to place of origin, refugee & migrant support
Join Us
We invite you to be part of a compassionate community working towards sustainable solutions for people experiencing homelessness. Whether through a donation, volunteering, or partnering with us in some other way, you help transform lives. Let’s walk together step-by-step, towards a future where everyone has a roof over their heads.
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