About us

Who we are

We are a team of change-makers who believe that every helping hand can raise a child and create a better future for them.

The Leratong Place of Love Crisis Centre, also known as House of Hope, is a sanctuary for women and children who are victims of domestic, physical, and emotional abuse in Springs, South Africa. Operated under the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and a division of Springscare, the centre offers safe shelter and comprehensive support services to help survivors rebuild their lives

Leratong provides crisis intervention counseling by trained social workers, who also assist families with court preparation. The centre emphasizes empowering women through various skill development programs, including sewing, computer literacy, knitting, beadwork, and mosaic. These programs are designed to equip the residents with the skills necessary for self-sufficiency and to enhance their self-esteem and assertiveness.

 

The centre can accommodate up to 20 women for a rehabilitation period of six months, offering facilities for children as well. The operations rely heavily on the dedication of volunteers and donations from individuals and corporate entities. Despite receiving some government funding and grants, Leratong continually seeks community support to maintain and expand its services.

Our approach

Our Mission
Our mission is to make sure all young people and children get all the support they need, when they need it, no matter what it is.
Whether it is a reassuring conversation, financial help, education, professional training, or simply the assurance that they are not alone, we will make sure that everyone gets support that meets them where they’re at as quickly as possible.
Our Vision
We want to build a world where no child or youth feels alone and gets every possible help they need as soon as possible.
Our entire team wants to see a world where every youngster struggling in any way feels able to reach out and has people who’ll help them with education, jobs, and more. We want to spread out in every region so we’ll be reachable to all.
Our Partners