Bluff Hope Centre lives up to its name
This project was born out of the passion we had for the poor, to lift them out of poverty
WITHOUT judgment or questions, those who are hungry, homeless or looking to make changes in their lives are given the opportunity to do so by a group of volunteers at the Bluff Hope Center (BHC).
Situated in the Bluff Eco Park, BHC was established in August 2016 and has since made a major impact on hundreds of people who were at their lowest and had already given up on life.
Besides providing well over 1,200 freshly cooked hot meals a month for the needy, BHC offers services including a salon, showers and ablutions, clothing and footwear, a CV centre, basic computer training and loads of love and compassion from the amazing volunteer group.
As from next week, the BHC will be feeding 4 days a week.
Their slogan ‘caring, sharing and transforming’ is true for those who bear testimony to how they have been influenced by BHC. Debbie Porter said her life has changed since she stepped into the centre. “BHC is a lifesaver and they mean so much to me. They are more than just volunteers but they are now my family. The people who come here for a meal, advice or even some support have become part of my family. I believe these people open many doors for people like myself, who have been neglected by society and for them to open these doors to what we once thought was impossible, is amazing. I thank them,” she said.
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Another woman, Suzanne Joubert was out of a job for a very long time but since arriving at BHC, she now has a job set up for her. “That they welcome us with no judgment and take us in is a Godsend. I never had any hope of finding a job but they proved me wrong,” she smiled.
While BHC is a well-oiled machine run by married couple Adam and Lorraine David and a team of dedicated volunteers, it is a non-profit organisation. “This project was born out of the passion we had for the poor, to lift them out of poverty. We could have been doing any other job but we chose our passion, we chose to serve the forgotten community. But BHC can’t run on passion alone. We need money to maintain the upkeep of this place and the service it provides and we would appreciate any sponsorship or donation from the community and local companies,” said Lorraine.
They invite community members to get involved in volunteering and experience the joy of serving those with desperate basic needs in life.
. Volunteers are assessed against certain criteria to ensure they are fit to function.
For more information or to donate contact Lorraine Davids on 031-467-6927 or 083-923-9196.
