Meet Dimitri.
He recently graduated from U-turn.

There are many more people like Dimitri, waiting for a pathway out of homelessness

Turn Lives Around. Donate Today

Homelessness is increasing. Long term rehabilitation is needed for a pathway to employment.

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PREPARATION

You, our community, donate clothing and purchase U-turn Vouchers to give responsibly to the homeless. Vouchers provide food and clothing, and an entry point to change-readiness groups. Subscribe to U-turn Vouchers and we’ll post them to you.

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REHABILITATION

Thanks to this preparation and relationships of trust built, U-turn staff can encourage and screen people for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. We cover costs for transport and shelter during this time.

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WORK-READINESS

The U-turn work-readiness programme provides a work opportunity with on-the-job training, formal skills training, ongoing therapy and relapse prevention. Sponsor one lesson for R250 a month

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EMPLOYMENT

When ready, participants graduate by securing an independent job in the open labour market. 6 months after graduating, over 80% of our graduates remain employed and sober.  Contact us to hire a U-turn graduate

FINISH

U-Can: Stories of Changed Lives

Below are just some of the many stories of graduates and champions on U-turn’s final programme who have turned their lives around thanks to the support of people like you.

U-Do: Ways You Help

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Buy Vouchers

Vouchers provide meals and clothing, as well as support and rehabilitation. By removing cash, they reduce drug use too.

GIVE RESPONSIBLY
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Donate Funds

Sponsor lessons, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and/or sheltered employment. Turn someone’s life around.

DONATE
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Recycle Goods

Give new life to your second hand goods. You can either drop-off or arrange for collection for large donations.

RECYCLE
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Charity Shop

Purchase with purpose.
Our Stores provide training and employment to people on our work-readiness programme.

SHOP

You Are the Solution

U-turn supporters are generous, passionate, and determined people—like you—who are world changers and history makers. The solution is in your hands. You can choose to turn lives around and get South Africa working.