by Nelet Kok | Jul 28, 2020 | News, Story of Grace
On a sunny winter’s day in Johannesburg a team from Tshepo Community Development Initiative sets out. Armed with masks, hand sanitiser, homemade soup, beanies and blankets they set out to serve those who are living on the street during this trying time. The team, on...
by Nelet Kok | Jul 1, 2020 | News
Yielding readers Yield Coffee Bar in 8th street Linden, is a favourite in the neighbourhood. An escape on days when lockdown becomes overwhelming… A corner of this beloved coffee shop is dedicated to a book shelf, a book exchange: an initiative by Tshepo...
by admin | Apr 20, 2020 | News
Tshepo is taking hands with local government and other organisations to assist the vulnerable during the COVID-19 lockdown. In addition to providing food parcels to vulenrable families we are opening our doors to act as an overflow emergency shelter. If you would like...
by Nelet Kok | Nov 28, 2019 | Guest contribution, News
Gavin is deep in conversation with a kid when I walk in. My eye catches the star-covered display on the right. Gavin, or more fondly known as Uncle Tin-Tin and his wife, Esther (Auntie Chockie) partnered with Tshepo to run the Windsor Aftercare in April this year. The...
by Nelet Kok | Oct 18, 2019 | News
On a random Saturday in September, a couple of individuals came together for a workshop with the topic How to help without hurting. This workshop was attended by over 30 volunteers and pastors from the various churches in the Linden fraternal, who are working...
by Nelet Kok | Aug 22, 2019 | News, Story of Grace
The aim of Mandela day, an annual event, on 18 July is to think outside of ourselves. Do set 67 minutes of your time apart to live actively in your community – not just help but notice how others life. It is dedicated to the 67 years Nelson Mandela fought for a free,...