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.
POLICE SEIZE COUNTERFEIT ‘HIGH END BRANDS’ WORTH R55M IN BELLVILLE
Police seize counterfeit ‘high end brands’ worth R55m in Bellville The SAPS counterfeit and illicit goods team and partners confiscated contraband goods with an estimated street value of R55m during an integrated operation in Bellville, Cape Town on Sunday. Click here to read the full article published on TimeLIVE.
STEP UP TRAP STEL AF OOR GEBRUIKTE NAALDE WAT IN BELLVILLE-BUURT SE STRATE GEVIND WORD
Kookpunt word bereik ten spyte van Step Up se eerbare doel en talle vennootskappe om plaaslike dwelmverslaafdes teen oordragbare siektes soos tuberkulose (TB) en die menslike immuniteitsgebrekvirus (MIV) te beskerm. Die groot vraag bly: “Wie beskerm die skoolkinders, kerke en wetsgehoorsame inwoners teen openlike dwelmgebruik met vuil pienk naalde wat in die strate rondlê?” Klik […]
VRCID CELEBRATES MADIBA DAY: A commitment to a cleaner, safer Bellville!
The VRCID team showed their dedication to a cleaner, safer Bellville by braving the cold and rain, walking a long path towards a brighter community. Every detail was carefully attended to, with even hazardous items like needles being meticulously removed from the streets. Thanks to GTP Express, the team was fueled by a much-needed coffee […]
NEW HOMELESS SHELTER UNVEILED IN DURBANVILLE
Congratulations to MES and the City of Cape Town on the launch of the Durbanville Safe Space. This new shelter brings fresh hope to homeless individuals in the Northern Suburbs. Thank you for your commitment to serving our community and providing a safe haven for those in need. MES started the very first Safe Space […]
BICYCLE BOX TO THE SYRINGE RESCUE!
This initiative will ensure that no area is overlooked, maintaining a clean and safe environment for all. For the full article – click here!(Netwerk24 subscribers only) You can also read all about this initiative on the Northern News website by clicking here.
RESTORING DIGNITY: VRCID AND PARTNERS LAUNCH COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP CAMPAIGN
In November 2023, a fire broke out near The Haven Night Shelter in Bellville, leaving the area cluttered with hazardous materials and dirt, stripping it of its dignity. The Voortrekker Road Corridor Improvement District (VRCID) partnered with the City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Department to spearhead a Community Clean-Up initiative, aimed at restoring the […]
