How it all began.
A true story about how The Haven became a Night Shelter. Who is not interested in reading about the beginning and the motivation of the biggest Night Shelter organisation in the Western-Cape. Read more
“A movement for the homeless, started by a homeless man.”
Vision: No-one should have to live on our streets.
We believe in a future where communities, organisations, and government can create the supportive network to ensure that no-one is forced to live on the streets to survive.
Mission: To get the homeless to a home.
We recognise that the achievement of our Vision requires the ongoing execution of our Mission through all the programs that we offer to help the homeless.
The Haven Night Shelter Utility Company (Reg No. 83/10007/08) is a registered Section 21 company in terms of South African law and is currently tax exempt in terms of Sec. 10(1)(f) of the Income Tax Act. This structure was created to facilitate the legal standing of the Public Benefit Organisation.
The Haven Night Shelter was established in 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa. We were registered as a Section 21 (a) (Not for Gain) Public Company in 1983, a Non Profit Organisation in 2000, and as a Public Benefit Organisation in 2004.
