Homeless Solutions

[s3chaba]

A brand-new week, the drums resound,

In unity’s call, our hearts are bound.

From Cape to Cairo, one song, one stand,

Together we rise, rebuilding this land.

No tribe, no border can chain our flame,

We carry one vision, one sacred name.

Africa forward — with strength renewed,

One people, one purpose, one common good.

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Who owns the pavements where weary souls sleep?

Who hears the cries from the shadows so deep?

If homes are built empty, while streets overflow,

Why must the shelters be the only place to go?

What value is wealth when the hungry are near?

What worth are our laws if compassion’s unclear?

Shall bricks without mercy still count as a home,

When hearts without shelter are left all alone?

Could gardens of hope grow on land left unused?

Could skills be restored where talents are bruised?

If each hand extended could light just one flame,

Would homelessness vanish, or rise once again?

So tell me, O neighbor, what answer we choose:

To pass by the fallen, or lift up the shoes?

For the measure of cities is not in their height,

But in sheltering souls through the cold of the night.

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A new week rises, but not everyone starts at the same line.

Some begin with coffee and calendars,

others with cold pavements and empty pockets.

Homelessness is not laziness,

it is life interrupted, dignity tested,

a constant Monday with no weekend to rest from.

So today, as you step into your week,

remember those whose homes are not houses,

whose hope must be rebuilt daily.

If you carry abundance, share it.

If you carry compassion, show it.

Because a home is not only walls and roofs—

it is belonging, it is safety, it is care.

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🕊️ Legacy in Motion | Homeless Solutions

In the quiet strength of a hospital room,

Lies the heart of a movement that still blooms.

Mr. Danie Horn, our founder, our guide,

Now resting, while we carry the flame with pride.

Through every meal, every sheltering bed,

His vision speaks, though words unsaid.

This work—your support, our shared devotion—

Is more than service. It’s a living motion.

Though he heals, we march ahead,

With purpose burning where he once led.

And in your kindness, we find our pace,

Continuing hope in his sacred place.

💛 Keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

💛 Thank you for keeping our mission alive.

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🌍 Let’s Be Kind, One Heart at a Time 💙

When you pass a soul with worn-out shoes,

Don’t just judge—imagine their blues.

Not all who wander chose the street,

Some lost their battles, faced defeat.

A warm “hello,” a helping hand,

Can be the light they barely planned.

No one dreams of cold cement,

Or nights in tents when rent is spent.

So let’s be human, let’s be wise,

With open hearts and gentler eyes.

A little care, a thoughtful deed,

Could be the hope someone might need.

Together, we can shift the tide,

With empathy as our guide.

Let’s lift the fallen, help them stand—

A better world is close at hand. 💫

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✨ Homeless Solutions: 20 Years Strong! ✨

We celebrated two decades of hope, transformation, and resilience — and it was powerful.

A huge THANK YOU to Encounter Church for their generosity. Their donation of blankets and food hampers helped us care for those we serve, reminding us all of the beauty of community in action. 💛🧺🛏️

We’re humbled, grateful, and inspired to keep going. Here’s to the next 20. 🙌

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Tshwane’s Homeless Crisis: Why We Must Act Together

Every night, thousands of people in Tshwane face the harsh reality of homelessness. They are not just statistics—they are mothers, fathers, children, friends, and neighbors with hopes, dreams, and untold stories. According to the 2022 Census by Statistics South Africa, Tshwane recorded the highest proportion of homeless individuals among the country's metropolitan areas, accounting for 18.1% of the national homeless population. In October 2022, a city-wide count identified 4,177 people experiencing homelessness across Tshwane, with nearly half citing unemployment as the primary cause.

Homelessness impacts us all—not only those without shelter but entire communities. It strains public resources, increases health risks, and perpetuates cycles of poverty. But this crisis also represents an opportunity: an opportunity to come together as a community to build a future where everyone has a safe place to call home.

Fortunately, Tshwane is also home to passionate organizations working to meet this challenge head-on. Homeless Solutions is one such organization—deeply committed to restoring dignity, offering practical support, and helping individuals transition from the streets to stable living. Through shelter services, skills development, and long-term reintegration efforts, Homeless Solutions is making a tangible impact every day.

How You Can Help

Community Members: Volunteer your time, support local initiatives like Homeless Solutions, and raise awareness about homelessness in your area.

Policymakers: Invest in affordable housing, mental health services, and employment programs that address the root causes of homelessness.

Volunteers and Donors: Your time, skills, and resources are vital. Contribute to trusted organizations like Homeless Solutions that are actively working on the front lines.

Together, We Can Make a Difference

The reality of homelessness in Tshwane is a challenge that affects us all, but it is not without hope. When communities unite, when leaders act decisively, and when every one of us contributes in whatever way we can, lives can be transformed.

Each of us has a role to play in ending homelessness. Whether through advocacy, volunteering, or supporting effective policies and service providers like Homeless Solutions, your actions matter. Let’s rise to the challenge and build a future where no one in Tshwane has to face the streets alone.

Hope starts with us.

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Simplicity, is the ultimate Sophistication.

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Homeless Solutions has landed. Get ready to open your hearts...!