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We see whole, restored and empowered communities where people flourish in God’s presence |
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1993 |
Six inner city churches joined hands to form an ecumenical trust for social development in the inner city. Initially named Pretoria Ecumenical Welfare Services (PEWS) Charitable Trust, this name was soon changed to the Pretoria Community Ministries Charitable Trust. The operations were always known as Pretoria Community Ministries (PCM). |
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1993 |
The Potter’s House was created as the first non-racial shelter for women in crisis in the metropolitan area. |
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1993 |
We take over the management of Litakoemi, a residential facility with 31 rooms and communal amenities. This becomes the pilot project and learning environment fo what would eventually become our own social housing company. |
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1995 |
We had our first attempt at a street festival and called it the Feast of the Clowns. The first attempt was such that we waited from 1995 until 2000 to have the next Feast and since it has become an annual and growing event, now running for a whole week. |
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1995 |
The need for specialized contextual training in urban ministry was identified and the Institute for Urban Ministry (IUM) was created to address this gap. In partnership with UNISA and later also the University of Pretoria and other institutions, IUM developed a range of formal and informal training and education opportunities for urban ministry and theology. |
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1996 |
The Street Ministry was launched to be more intentional and structured in our response to adult homelessness in the inner city. We created a Street Centre to provide specific basic services and linkages between homeless individuals and opportunities to be re-integrated into the community. In 2005 the name of the Street Ministry changed to Akanani. |
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1997 |
We took over the management of Hofmeyr House, a property of the YMCA, and worked closely with the tenants to stabilize the rental income, pay off the municipal and other debt, and create a healthy living environment once again. |
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1997 |
Legal Advice Clinic |
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1997 |
Christmas in the Park |
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1997 |
Yeast City Housing |
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1998 |
Salvokop Community Centre |
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1998 |
Lerato House |
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1998 |
Marabastad |
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1999 |
Tshepo Community Economic Development |
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2001 |
Consortium for Urban Transformation |
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2002 |
Burgers Park Village |
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2002 |
Jubilee Centre |
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2002 |
Living Stones |
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2002 |
Housing Award |
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2003 |
Kopanong |
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2003 |
Sediba House |
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2003 |
Sediba Hope AIDS Care Programme |
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2005 |
Rivoningo Care Centre |
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2005 |
School of Creative Arts |