A DAY OF TALENT, HOPE, AND RESILIENCE
In celebration of World Homeless Day, the VRCID hosted a talent show at the Parow Civic Centre, showcasing the hidden talents of individuals from local shelters. With over 200 attendees, the event featured powerful performances in music, dance, and poetry, proving that creativity thrives everywhere.
Eight winners received prizes, with the top contestant taking home R1000. A touching moment unfolded when former clients, Brandon Brand and Liezel Swartz, got engaged during the event, highlighting the transformative power of community support.
The event, judged by industry experts Alfonza Solomon, Joseph Mitchell, and Freddy Adriaanse, was a reminder that talent, joy, and resilience shine even in the face of hardship.
HOW BUSINESS CAN HELP END HOMELESSNESS
A growing list of cities are solving homelessness. Movements like Built for Zero prove it’s possible to implement dignified, lasting solutions—and save money in the process. These success stories were possible because of a shift in perspective: once residents understood homelessness as a shared, fixable problem, their approach changed. Diverse coalitions started investing in evidence-based […]
VRCID AND MES BAGS INTERNATIONAL AWARD
VRCID and MES bags international award The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognised the impact driven by the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID), in partnership with Mould Empower Serve (MES), and awarded them the prestigious Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence. This award signifies this partnership for its resourceful approaches related to the Centre of Hope: […]
IDA PRESENTS DOWNTOWN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
IDA Presents Downtown Achievement Awards Recognizing Excellence in Urban Place Management [Cape Town] – The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) in partnership with Mould Empower Serve (MES) with the prestigious Downtown Achievement Award of Excellence for its resourceful approaches related to, Centre of Hope: Holistic approach to homelessness. […]
SKUILING WAAR HOOP WEER DEEL VAN DIE LEWE WORD
In die Wes-Kaap is dié winter die natste in byna 60 jaar. Met 160 van die bykans 6000 hawelose mense wat die afgelope maand uit die stadskom verwyder is, het Stefani Terblanche gaan uitvind hoe haweloses dié winter in skuilings ervaar het. Klik hier om die volledige artikel te lees wat op Netwerk24 gepubliseer is.
A FOND FAREWELL TO WILMA PIEK AND A WARM WELCOME TO MICHELLE LAMBRECHTS
The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) bid farewell to Wilma Piek, the Social Development Manager who has dedicated over a decade of service to the organization. The farewell celebration was held on Tuesday, January 23rd at The Lawns, D’Aria Wine Estate. Wilma is embarking on a new adventure in Egypt with her husband, Etienne. […]
Diewe speel-speel slimmer met wapens!
Die Voortrekkerwegkorridorverbeteringsdistrik (VRCID) is ‘n nie-winsgewende organisasie wat ten doel het om die veiligheid, voorkoms en gemeenskapsidentiteit van beide Bellville en Parow in die Wes-Kaap te verbeter. Derek Bock, bedryfhoof van VRCID, sê hulle het seders Januarie vanjaar meer as 100 speelgoedwapens uit die hande van vermeende misdadigers verwyder. Lees die volle artikel hier Artikel […]
VRCID’S AGM reflects on a year of achievements and commitment to excellence!
As the year draws to a close, the VRCID Annual General Meeting held on November 21, 2023, at the New National Hotel in Parow served as a key moment for reflection. From operational milestones to impactful social upliftment initiatives, the VRCID remains steadfast in its commitment to providing unparalleled services for the VRCID additional rate […]
Advanced technology enhances safety and collaboration in the VRCID
Bellville, Parow – The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) has significantly improved safety and security within its jurisdiction by strategically implementing advanced technologies. According to Derek Bock, Chief Operating Officer of the VRCID, body cameras, face recognition systems, and in-vehicle cameras have become essential tools in the VRCID’s mission “to maintain and enhance […]
Possible relocation of homeless sparks outrage
The City of Cape Town’s intention to have the Paint City Safe Space relocated to nearby areas in Bellville by 2026, has residents and organisations up in arms. Read the full article here.