This is a question we are asked regularly. And with good intentions too. Surely, the festive season is a very lonely time for our clients, and they need our support more than ever? Well, yes and no. Let me unpack some reasons for those who are concerned. Life Boat Christmas lunch Firstly, our staff need a time to reset. Not that it’s about us. But, Life Boat operates every weekday for the whole year. Our staff work tirelessly, and this year, we’ve seen more than a 30% i

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows." Matt 10:29-31 Scientist say that the same part of the brain is activated with both anxiety and gratitude. That is why it is so powerful to express gratitude, even in times of anxiety. I won’t lie, a financial recession makes for very worrying times when run

(Due to professional ethics, the author is anonymous.) United Nations advocates that women should give birth in a safe environment with skilled birth attendants in well-equipped facilities. At Life Changer we pride ourselves on offering lifeboat assistance to our clients. One of our friends from the street, Mpume, arrived at our offices in pain because she was pregnant and needed assistance to get to the health facility. She knew where she would be assisted with compassion a

She told me that her name was Alwande. We were on the streets handing out donated isiZulu Bibles, and she asked for one in English. We had no English Bibles, but I had at least four at home. I would bring one tomorrow, I said. She started crying. I had heard of people in Communist countries, who weep when they receive smuggled-in Bibles, but never in our city. I asked her why. “When I was in prison, I was only given English books to read, so I can’t read isiZulu anymore.” Pr

Believe it or not: I was one of those people who turned to look away when a beggar came to my window. I really was. Sometimes, I still am. Especially now that many of them are known and familiar and I can smell the nonsense they’re about to spew in my direction before I roll my window down. “Why didn’t you come for the meal yesterday, after I told you I would have one for you?” “I came, Aunty, and it was closed.” I call BS. “Why do you sleep here? It’s not safe, why can’t

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Many of you don't know that I went to school in Bloemfontein. It wasn't the best time in my life and I never really look at my years...

Welcome to the Life Changer Quarterly Newsletter! Herein you’ll find the news for the last three months, as well as glimpses into our new...