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CARITAS – INVESTING IN NOAH’S FUTURE Caritas Germany has been a long-time funder of NOAH. Their support has enabled NOAH to respond to urgent needs in communities, embed sound governance and management processes, as well innovate and grow.   Caritas has also afforded NOAH  opportunities to increase its fundraising knowledge by offering Fundraising Workshops, facilitated […]

LETTIE LEARNS A HELPFUL SKILL! Lettie De Lesce, one of NOAH’s valued receptionists, has proven that you are never too old to learn new skills! She signed up for a Microsoft Office training course generously provided by the UCT IT students. She learnt how to use Outlook, Excel and Word and now, as part of

A TRIBUTE TO DEON ELLIS Deon Ellis’s story is a beautiful example of the NOAH community coming together and working as one to provide care and love to their fellow companion. Deon joined the NOAH community in March 2022 and sadly fell ill with cancer in October later that year.   At this point the

SO GENEROUS! The NOAH Khayelitsha Centre were the grateful recipients of a ‘hamper of generosity’ from the International Women’s Club Cape Town. Their gifts included non-perishable food goodies, a R850 cash donation to cook a Women’s Day lunch, ingredients for baking Heritage Day sweet treats, and the cherry on top – a Hisense television!! A

MAMA VENA’S WATER HARVESTING Mama Vena is an enthusiastic veggie gardener at our NOAH Khayelitsha Centre . She’s been  providing mainly spinach, spring onion and celery to make soup for the community and to share with her neighbours. The cost of using Municipal water for her garden at home became too expensive and with summer

NEW BEGINNINGS: MARK’S STORY New beginnings can happen at any stage of life. Mark Henry worked for many years in the hospitality industry as a chef. Sadly in his late 40s he was diagnosed with brain cancer and spent two years undergoing treatment and rehabilitation meaning he could not work. After some time he found

“AFTER 60 YEARS I CAN WRITE MY NAME!!” Beloved Woodstock NOAH resident, Audrey Cupida (73) shed a happy tear when she wrote her name for the first time in over 60 years at an art class run by NOAH’s Happiness programme.   Growing up without her parents led to Audrey leaving school in Std 4.

INTRODUCING: CAPE GOURMET PLATTERS This exciting new catering venture will offer scrumptious food platters to local businesses, lovingly cooked by our talented residents. It’s a recipe for sustainability, with every bite supporting our commitment to ensuring happier, healthier, and more independent lives for our cherished residents. Thanks to our 2 key partners: Riscura, who provided

NEW: THE ALL-DAY CORNER CAFE NOAH is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the All-Day Corner Café (cnr Essex & Regent Streets, Woodstock), a groundbreaking collaboration with ROXY Late Night. This exciting venture was launched on 2nd October 2023, marking a significant step towards empowering our residents and youth, and fostering community engagement.