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Overview
Shelter, care, and empowerment of destitute, abused and disadvantaged mothers and their children. We are motivated by the principle of empowerment and do our best to enable disadvantaged and distressed women and their children to find relief, support and a chance to become independent, confident and self-sufficient. Our Background: St. Anne's Homes is a non-government organization under the patronage of the Archbishop of the Church of the Province of South Africa. There are nine staff members and a Management Committee elected because of their ability, involvement and positive contribution. We are situated in Woodstock near Cape Town. We offer our services to destitute, abused, rejected and disadvantaged women and their children from throughout South Africa. Our History: St. Anne’s originated in 1904, when a group of people from the Anglican Church worked together to obtain a house for any women or girl in need. The demand grew and later larger, more suitable premises were required. Thus a new home on the same site in Chapel Street, Woodstock was erected to accommodate 25 women. This home was officially opened on 9 April 1942 by Lady Duncan and named St Anne's Home. In 1989 a comprehensive evaluation of the service was done and the recommendations were implemented. The services, staff, structure and approach were adapted accordingly. The premises were sold and a smaller, more homely house in Balfour Street was acquired. This continues to function as a short-term shelter. In December 1993 we were able to acquire another house in Listowel Street to use as a Second Stage House. In February 1994 the first women and children moved into the house. This house is for employed women and is called Peace Haven. In November 1996, Balfour Court, a block of four flats next door to St. Anne's was acquired for a comprehensive shelter, rehab and multi-purpose centre for homeless mothers on the streets; because of this growth we changed our name to St. Anne's Homes. Balfour Court functions as a Stroller Mum's shelter, creche and offices. Recipients are involved in decision making, problem solving, daily running and planning of the household. We try in our approach to discourage dependency and enable/empower women. Our Vision: To see women with children living free from abuse, poverty and discrimination by offering the world a model of care and social empowerment. Our Mission: As an expression of God’s love, we seek to provide shelter and support for pregnant, abused and homeless women with children; through a holistic self empowerment programme that develops social, personal, creative, vocational skills within a framework of Christian values and discipline and a culture of mutual learning, accountability and respect for the unique value of every human being. Current Programmes offered:
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