Cape Town outreach connects rough sleepers with support services

The City of Cape Town has brought organisations offering essential support together in an effort to connect rough sleepers with services that can help address their needs.

The outreach event took place at Bothasig Community Hall on Friday, 23 October, as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about homelessness and promote dignity and inclusion.

Organised by the Community, Arts and Culture Development Department’s Region 1 Branch, which serves the northern areas of Cape Town, the initiative provided an opportunity for rough sleepers to learn about support services available in their communities.

What support was available?

Several partner organisations participated in the outreach, offering information and guidance on services that could assist people experiencing homelessness.

The services covered a range of needs, including health screenings and wellness support, social assistance and counselling, and information about shelter and housing options.

Attendees could also access guidance on identity documents and social assistance, as well as information about substance abuse support and referral services.

Community outreach organisations were also present to share information about the assistance available to rough sleepers.

Raising awareness about homelessness

The event formed part of the commemoration of World Homeless Day, observed annually on 10 October.

By bringing different service providers together at a community venue, the initiative aimed to make information about available assistance more accessible to people experiencing homelessness.

The City’s stated focus was on raising awareness, promoting inclusion and connecting rough sleepers with resources and opportunities within their communities.

While the outreach took place after World Homeless Day itself, it continued the awareness efforts associated with the annual observance.

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