District Six is set to receive a new shelter for individuals living on the streets with the proposed Hope Exchange Shelter for Homeless Adults. Residents and concerned parties have until 14 July to provide feedback on this initiative.
, the Western Cape Department of Social Development has highlighted the urgent need for additional shelter due to the growing number of people residing on the streets or in informal structures in the area.
The objective of establishing an additional shelter is to provide more people with opportunities to improve their circumstances and transition away from life on the streets. Safety measures will also be implemented, including repairs to the external perimeter fence. Precautions will be taken to secure the site throughout the renovation phase and, once operational, to ensure the safety of both clients and visitors, theIf approved, remodelling work is expected to commence around October of this year and is estimated to last between five and seven months, with the shelter projected to become operational next year.
Carlos Mesquita, the founder of Outsider, an organisation supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, acknowledged the importance of shelters but emphasised the need for second-phase shelters rather than entry-phase ones. He expressed concern about the lack of options available to individuals who have completed the initial phase and are ready for employment.
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