The Haven Night Shelter Organisation

The Haven Vision

“No one should have to live on our streets”

The Haven Mission

• To make available temporary shelter, rehabilitation opportunities, social welfare services, family reunification services, physical care and support to adult people living on the streets who are committed to reintegration
• To partner and co-operate with religious institutions, organisations, welfare bodies, service providers, businesses, government departments, local authorities and individuals concerned with the care and welfare of the destitute.
• To promote community awareness of the social problems arising out of destitution and to encourage the participation of the public in the alleviation of such problems
• To reduce the opportunities for people to continue to live on the streets

The History of Claremont Haven

Currently situated behind what was the old Pick ‘n Pay site, the Claremont Night Shelter was officially opened in 1991. It serves the indigent of the greater Claremont area through rehabilitation and care of residents and rendering services to people still living on the streets. The shelter has 38 beds and offers a wide range of services to unsheltered street people. It operates a coupon system – selling coupons (for bed & meal) to concerned individuals who would like to assist street people in a constructive way instead of giving them money.

For more information contact The Haven Claremont at: Address: 5 Fir Street, Claremont Tel: (021) 671 4209 Fax: (021) 671 4209 Email: claremont@haven.org.za Website: www.haven.org.za Current Representative: Mr Nigel Christie Manager/Social Worker: Mrs Karen Cain