Give Responsibly in Stellenbosch Supported by Stellenbosch Municipality

The reality is that people can collect (just) enough money through begging to avoid starvation, but not enough to change their situation. Often too, money is spent on alcohol or drugs as they try their best to escape the reality of life on the streets.

The Give Responsibly initiative, is endorsed by the Stellenbosch Municipality, and produces coupons which can be exchanged for a night’s stay at the Stellenbosch Night Shelter and includes two meals. It is an easy and effective way to help. Simply buy paper-based coupons from participating shops and pass them onto to homeless people instead of offering money.

“We want to foster kindness, mutual respect and dignity during encounters between people in need and the general public, whilst providing the opportunity for beneficiaries to receive further support.”

And this is the long-term goal of the Give Responsibly programme. As coupon recipients exchange their coupons for shelter, they are able to connect with NGOs and partnering organisations in order to receive additional support and services.

Help us and give responsibly by purchasing coupons at any one of Stellenbosch’s participating outlets (the logos are listed on the website).