Uturn Homeless Ministries
We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a …
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We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support
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We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUturn Homeless Ministries is a registered community development nonprofit based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. Its registration number is 930003854. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is below the average of 52/100 for community development charities in South Africa.
Uturn Homeless Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in South Africa is 52/100.
Uturn Homeless Ministries is located in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Its registered address is 155 2nd Avenue.
Uturn Homeless Ministries is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in South Africa.
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We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support Uturn Homeless Ministries is classified as a community development organization registered in South Africa.
Among community development charities registered in South Africa: Uturn Homeless Ministries's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100 is below the peer average of 52/100.
Uturn Homeless Ministries is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.
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Quick facts about Uturn Homeless Ministries
- What is Uturn Homeless Ministries?
- Uturn Homeless Ministries is a community development nonprofit organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. We Believe: God made every person intrinsically valuable and no-one should have to sleep on the street We exist to: Create pathways out of homelessness and into a flourishing life By: Equipping individuals and communities with skills to overcome homelessness. How? Our four-phased life change intervention includes 1. Change Readiness - Homeless Service Centres providing basic needs and building motivation for change 2. Drug/Alcohol Rehabilitation Drug rehabilitation; Case Management; Shelter & Voluntary work experience 3. Work Readiness (Foundation, Growth & integration) - Transitional accommodation; Skills and on-the-job Training; Case Management and Therapy 4. Independence - Employment & Accommodation Assistance; Follow-up; Individual, Peer and Family Support
- Where is Uturn Homeless Ministries located?
- Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Is Uturn Homeless Ministries trustworthy?
- Uturn Homeless Ministries has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Uturn Homeless Ministries's registration number?
- Registration: 930003854 (South Africa).
- What is Uturn Homeless Ministries's website?
- https://homeless.org.za/
- Are donations to Uturn Homeless Ministries tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.