Helping the Homeless and the Hungry. Responsibly.
Endorsed by Stellenbosch Muncipality
About Us
The public can buy paper-based coupons from local shops and give them to homeless people who will benefit from the services provided by partnering organisations such as night shelters.
Our solution fosters interactions between isolated people in need and the public eager to help with a positive impact. We’re helping people to love people.
About Us
The public can buy paper-based coupons from local shops and give them to homeless people who will benefit from the services provided by partnering organisations such as night shelters.
Our solution fosters interactions between isolated people in need and the public eager to help with a positive impact. We’re helping people to love people.
What We Offer
The Problem
Giving money (or even food!) can do more damage than good…
- May encourage a victim mentality
- Allows for irresponsible habits
- Not holistic
- Temporary solution
- Drives street economy
The Benefits
- Stops bad spending (i.e. alcohol or drugs)
- Supports charities working with people in need
- Encourages people to take responsibility
- Directs people to places they can receive:
- Holistic support
- Sustainable support
The Solution
Coupons can be exchanged for either a blanket, meal or stay at the night shelter. Social workers meet with the needy and connect them with more network resources.
- Blankets are given under the discretion of Straatlig staff to prohibit the re-selling of blankets and allow for people to take responsibility.
- Meals are free of charge on Sundays to Fridays and only require a coupon for Saturdays.
- Staying at the night shelter is subject to whether the person has not been discharged within the last 3 months. And there is only space for 70 people.
The Solution
Coupons can be exchanged for either a blanket, meal or stay at the night shelter. Social workers meet with the needy and connect them with more network resources.
- Blankets are given under the discretion of Straatlig staff to prohibit the re-selling of blankets and allow for people to take responsibility.
- Meals are free of charge on Sundays to Fridays and only require a coupon for Saturdays.
- Staying at the night shelter is subject to whether the person has not been discharged within the last 3 months. And there is only space for 70 people.
The Benefits
- Stops bad spending (i.e. alcohol or drugs)
- Supports charities working with people in need
- Encourages people to take responsibility
- Directs people to places they can receive:
- Holistic support
- Sustainable support
The Problem
Giving money (or even food!) can do more damage than good…
- May encourage a victim mentality
- Allows for irresponsible habits
- Not holistic
- Temporary solution
- Drives street economy
Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
What if someone asks for food, but does not want a coupon?
Where can we buy coupons?
How much does it cost?
How do I give feedback?
What is your vision, mission and values?
Our aim is to enable healthy interaction between the general public and people in need.
Mission:
Our vision is being realised through a coupon system. These coupons are purchased by members of the public given to a person in need. The beneficiary can then use the coupon for any of its services at the indicated partners. Through this, we hope to limit the street economy and direct people in need to organisations where they can receive the proper support.
Values:
We believe in the potential and value of all human beings.
Through providing support in co-operation with our partners, we strive to achieve the following:
- Provide as holistic support possible
- Discouraging victim and hero mentalities
- Allowing for community interaction
- Addressing symptoms and causes of issues
- Supporting others in achieving their potential
- Limiting destructive habits and behaviours
“We want to enable healthy interaction between the general public and people in need.”
Buy coupons at any of our distributing partners.
Our Service Partners
Municipality
Straatlig
