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Winter Readiness Programme

<h2 class="sectHeading">About</h2> <span> <div class="notification with-heading dark-copy pink bg-light-grey"><div class="graphic with-border"> <i class="info note"></i> </div><div class="desc"><h4>PLEASE NOTE<br></h4><p> The deadline for submissions has been extended to 16:00 on Friday, 14 April 2023.<br></p></div></div></span> <p>The City will support non-governmental organisations (NGOs), non-profit organisations (NPOs) and public benefit organisations (PBOs) that provide shelter for street people by supplementing their available resources to enable more indigent people to benefit from their services. </p><p>This year applications are extended to include organisations providing bed spaces for adult couples, women and the LGBTQI+ community.<br> </p><p>Qualifying organisations will receive support to increase their bed capacity through the provision of matrasses, bedding, hygiene packs and dry food ingredients.</p><p>Organisations will not be expected to create any permanent accommodation. If your organisation meets the criteria indicated below, the City will provide Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) workers to assist with general and administrative tasks.<br></p><p>The programme will run from <strong>5 May</strong><strong><strong> - 31 October 2023</strong>.</strong> </p><h2 class="sectHeading">Criteria</h2> <span> <div class="lrg-icon-content bordered"><div class="lrg-icon lrg-check"><p> <b>The participant organisation must:</b></p><ul><li>be registered as a NGO, NPO or PBO;</li><li>have existing facilities to accommodate clients and address their needs through developmental programmes </li><li>be compliant with the requirements of the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Population_certificate_application_form.pdf" target="_blank">Population Certificate</a>;<br></li><li>have an approved <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Planning-building-and-development/Building-plan-applications/Apply-for-a-building-plan">building plan</a><br></li><li>submit a draft layout/floor plan for the additional bed spaces applied for<br></li><li>have a <a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/City-Connect/Apply/Licences-and-permits/Business-and-trade/Apply-for-a-certificate-of-acceptability">Certificate of Acceptability for food premises</a><br></li><li>comply with all health and safety regulations; and</li><li>agree to site inspections that will be conducted before approval is granted.</li></ul></div></div></span> <h2 class="sectHeading">Apply</h2><p> <strong>Step 1: </strong>Download and complete the <a href="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/documentcentre/Documents/Forms%2c%20notices%2c%20tariffs%20and%20lists/Winter_Readiness_Application_Form.pdf" target="_blank">application form</a>.</p><p> <strong>Step 2: </strong>Email your application to <em></em> <a href="mailto:thelma.bantom@capetown.gov.za"> <em> <em>thelma.bantom@capetown.gov.za</em></em></a><em> / <a href="mailto:nishaat.anthony@capetown.gov.za">nishaat.anthony@capetown.gov.za</a></em>.<br></p>

The City of Cape Town recognises the plight of street people during winter

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