Mission
The organisation is working closely with all stakeholders that aim to uplift the community and its residents. Focusing on the well-being of the poor and needy, especially young people. Hope, Faith and Grace Community Project will empower people with the capacity to gain and retain sustainable employment and train entrepreneurs and small business owners to grow their businesses successfully.
Vision
The vision of the organisation is to make meaningful contributions towards the alleviation of poverty and the empowerment of people in local communities. Working closely with existing organisations, Hope, Faith and Grace Community Project aims to assist people mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically to become self-reliant and create sustainable futures for themselves. Given the crisis of a disaffected youth that is largely unemployed, Hope, Faith and Grace wants to focus its immediate resources on helping young people.
Board of Directors
Kerry-Leigh Wright (founder)
Shevoine Wright (Vice Chair)
Jada Hendricks (Secretary)
Chantel D’Arrigo (Treasurer)
Peter Warne (Director)
Purpose
The Hope, Faith and Grace Community Project Community Project deeply values the efforts of organizations in our communities and aims to foster collaboration. We’re committed to uniting these organizations, empowering our communities through networking.
Recognizing a crucial gap in support for marginalized youth, we’re dedicated to community-focused solutions. Join us in addressing this pressing issue as we extend an invitation to organizations and stakeholders. In Ekurhuleni, we’ve launched a center for young individuals facing challenging circumstances. Our goal is to expand our reach and create a meaningful impact in their lives.
Our Project Timeline
2018
Founded in May 2018, the Hope, Faith & Grace Community Project is a dynamic force within our community! Our passion lies in vibrant collaborations with fellow organizations, youth, networks, and schools. We’re all about igniting inspiration and creating job opportunities right here in our local area.
But that’s not all! We’ve taken action through outreach programs, aiding the homeless, and launching a school-based ministry. Our goal? To educate and empower youth to make life-changing, positive decisions. We’re here to make a real impact, and we’re excited about every step of this incredible journey!
2019
We began offering free business, marketing, and Code Jika training, making it accessible to everyone, including the general public, schools, and colleges.
In addition, we created the HFG Youth Club as a safe space for young individuals to come together on Fridays and occasional weekends. This gathering provided a platform for them to engage in philanthropic activities alongside other organizations, enabling our youth to make heartfelt contributions to our community.
Unfortunately, the club had to suspend its operations in 2020 due to the challenging circumstances brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. We eagerly look forward to the day when we can resume these meaningful activities, guided by our deep commitment to fostering positive change with compassion.
2020
We partnered with Yes SA networking, setting aside Thursdays to actively engage with our community. During these sessions, we welcomed local church pastors, representatives from community organizations, and small business owners, all with the shared purpose of nurturing collaboration and harmony among these groups.
2021
Initiating training programs for young marketers, we simultaneously raised awareness and appealed for support to establish a youth center catering to young adults facing challenging circumstances. Identifying a suitable location, we undertook extensive renovations and prioritized compliance measures to ensure the space was suitable for accommodating and educating the youth.
2022
In December 2021, we welcomed our inaugural group of young individuals from challenging backgrounds, including those from difficult home situations, streets, and foster homes. Seven members successfully completed our first year program and have applied their skills into their everyday lives.
2023 to current
In January 2023, when we received a new cohort of 18 youth. As of 2024, five participants are actively engaged in our second-year program and are currently residing with us, diligently pursuing job opportunities.
Excitedly, we anticipate the arrival of our next group of youth in January 2025. Our goal is to enhance security and support services to accommodate even more young individuals in need.
