About St anne's homes
St. Anne’s Homes: Providing Shelter, Care and Empowerment for Abused, Destitute and Pregnant Mothers with Young Children in Cape Town since 1904
St. Anne’s Homes is a non-governmental organisation that has been providing shelter, care and empowerment for abused, destitute and pregnant mothers with young children in Cape Town since 1904. The organisation was founded by the Anglican Church as a response to the growing number of women who were being abandoned by their partners or left destitute due to poverty.
Over the years, St. Anne’s Homes has grown from a small shelter to a comprehensive programme that provides not only housing but also education, counselling and support services to women who are facing difficult circumstances. The organisation is committed to empowering women so that they can become self-sufficient and lead fulfilling lives.
One of the key features of St. Anne’s Homes is its focus on children. The organisation recognises that children are often the silent victims of abuse or neglect and therefore provides specialised care for them as well as their mothers. This includes educational programmes, recreational activities and counselling services.
St. Anne’s Homes operates several facilities throughout Cape Town including emergency shelters, transitional housing units and permanent residences for families who need long-term support. Each facility is staffed by trained professionals who provide round-the-clock care for residents.
The emergency shelters are designed to provide immediate assistance to women who are fleeing abusive situations or have nowhere else to go due to homelessness or poverty. These shelters offer temporary accommodation as well as basic necessities such as food, clothing and toiletries.
The transitional housing units provide longer-term accommodation for families who need more time before they can move into permanent homes of their own. These units offer more privacy than emergency shelters but still provide access to support services such as counselling and job training.
Finally, St Anne's offers permanent residences which allow families in need long-term stability while they work towards self-sufficiency. These homes are designed to provide a safe and stable environment for families to grow and thrive.
In addition to its housing programmes, St. Anne’s Homes also provides a range of support services that are designed to help women become self-sufficient. These include job training, educational programmes, counselling services and access to healthcare.
St. Anne’s Homes is committed to providing high-quality care for its residents and has received numerous awards for its work over the years. The organisation is funded by donations from individuals, corporations and foundations as well as government grants.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance due to abuse, homelessness or poverty in Cape Town, St. Anne’s Homes may be able to help. Contact them today for more information on their programmes and services or visit their website at www.stanneshomes.org.za