The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts, and Culture Development Department’s Region 1 Branch hosted an outreach event at Bothasig Community Hall today, Friday 23 October, as part of the annual commemoration of World Homeless Day.

World Homeless Day is observed on 10 October each year. Region 1, which serves the City’s northern area, used the occasion to create awareness around homelessness, promote dignity and inclusion, and connect rough sleepers with vital resources and opportunities available within the community.

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Partner organisations offer wide-ranging support

Various partner organisations attended the event to showcase their services, the City said. These included health screenings and wellness services, social support and counselling services, and information on shelter and housing support.

Substance abuse support and referrals, identity document and social assistance guidance, and broader community outreach and support services were also on offer, the City said.

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