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Monday 09:00 - 15:00 Tuesday 09:00 - 15:00 Wednesday 09:00 - 15:00 Thursday 09:00 - 15:00 Friday 09:00 - 15:00

Life Changer

Walk the journey with us.

Founder of The LIfe Boat at 7 Levy Street, PIetermaritzburg — a project under The One LIfe Foundation, serving the homeless community with dignity, compassion and hope through care, connection and restoration.

01/06/2026

🔜 We are popping up at the open garden hosted by Hackland Aloe Garden, and we're bringing Christmas with us.

Come browse handcrafted festive items made by members of the street based community as part of the Life Boat craft programme, treat yourself to homemade bakes, preserves and more from our Sunshine Ladies Volunteer Group, and enjoy one of the Midlands' most beautiful aloe displays.

Flowers, Christmas and Cake. What’s not to love? 💚

28/05/2026

This week our team stepped away from the noise and gathered in a beautiful garden setting at The Knoll Guest Farm for a reminder of our WHY.

There were meaningful conversations, moments of reflection, a few “Have a break” pauses 🍫😅… and an important reminder that no role is insignificant.

Thami shared the analogy of an orchestra: not everyone carries the melody, but remove one instrument and the music changes completely.
Then, through Caroline’s thoughtful garden walk, more reminders quietly appeared:
You are planted.
You are watered.
You grow.
And in time, fruit comes.

Maybe the quiet work matters more than we realise. Maybe the things growing beneath the surface are still growing, even when we cannot yet see the fruit. 💚

20/05/2026

What happens when people from a street-based community and dogs in foster care share the same space? ❤️🐾

Something quietly beautiful.

The hesitation softens. The walls come down a little. Smiles appear. And somewhere between a wagging tail and a gentle pat, connection begins.

Maybe it’s because rescue journeys — whether human or animal — often carry familiar things: uncertainty, waiting, learning to trust again, and the deep need to feel safe.

Recently we watched those moments unfold with Duke, Ding and Nova through PARR, and it was a reminder that care, dignity and belonging can meet in unexpected places.

Dog lovers — tell us: what did your rescue dog teach you? ❤️

14/05/2026

✨ A LITTLE ENTRY. A BIG DIFFERENCE. ✨

For just R10 an entry, you could WIN 1 of 6 beautiful raffle prizes — all while helping Life Changer continue supporting vulnerable people in our community. 🌿

Honestly… it’s the best kind of raffle:
✨ beautiful prizes
✨ supporting local businesses
✨ bringing hope to others

HOW TO ENTER:
💗 R10 per entry. EFT to our bank account.
💗 Enter as many times as you’d like
💗 Follow the prize sponsors on social media — let’s show them some love!
💗 The raffle draw will take place on 12 July, the final day of the Hackland Aloe Open Garden (and yes… Life Changer will be there with a stall full of beautiful goodies 🌿). Winners will be announced on our socials.

We are so incredibly grateful to our amazing prize sponsors for coming alongside us and making this possible!!

A small act of generosity can go further than we realise. And if there’s a beautiful prize waiting at the end of it? Even better. 🫶

11/05/2026

Helping others has a way of softening hearts.
Of reminding us what really matters.
Of pulling us out of our own worries, even just for a moment.

And often, the people who come to give support leave feeling like they received something far greater in return.

Maybe that’s the beauty of kindness.
The way it changes not only the life being helped… but the life doing the helping too. ✨

09/05/2026

Last night, the St.Anne’s STEPP programme challenged students to step out of their comfort zones and into a small glimpse of the reality many unhoused people face every night during winter.

As part of the Under the Stars Sleep Out, they gathered blankets, raised awareness, and spent part of the evening outdoors in support of the Life Boat Resource Centre and the people we serve daily.

What may have started as one evening on a sports field became something much deeper — a reminder of just how powerful compassion can be.

Every blanket donated is more than just warmth.
It’s comfort on a cold night.
It’s kindness in human form.
It’s the quiet reminder that someone still cares.

Thank you, ladies in blue for opening your hearts and standing with our community this winter. 💙

06/05/2026

Cascades is calling 🛍️

You know the rhythm… coffee in hand, a few essentials, and somehow a trolley that has a life of its own 😅

While you’re there…
👉 Enter the monthly draw
👉 Stand a chance to win
👉 Choose Life Changer as your charity

Because the things you do every day already matter — this time, they can also mean a warm meal or a blanket for someone who has nowhere to go tonight.

01/05/2026

You can feel it in the mornings now… that quiet chill creeping in.

For some, winter means electric blankets and early nights.For others, it means getting through the night with almost nothing.

If you have a spare blanket — one you’re not using, one tucked at the back of a cupboard — it could mean a warmer night for someone else.

You can drop donations off at the Life Boat Centre 🤍 or connect with us for other drop off options.

An old blanket or sleeping bag might feel like a small thing to give… but to someone else, it can be what helps them survive the night.

24/04/2026

Rooted in kindness, just like the people behind this store. 🤍

Bargain Basket on Victoria Road is now an official stockist of Life Boat Vouchers — making it even easier to give with intention. Even more special, they’ve opened their doors to receive donations on our behalf.

If you’re popping in (and there’s always a reason to — from arts & crafts finds to their cheerful balloon bar and so much more), consider adding something extra to your basket:
• Men’s clothing & shoes
• Non-perishable food items
• Blankets

Here in Pietermaritzburg, it’s businesses like this that remind us — community is built in the quiet, everyday ways we show up for one another. ✨

19/04/2026

Shout out thanks to the wonderful students from Emeris Pietermaritzburg who chose to spend their time with us at Cascades Lifestyle Centre — engaging with care and helping us share the work done at the Life Boat Resource
Centre. 🙌🔥

If you’re not passing through PMB on your daily commute but would still like to support, vouchers can be purchased electronically — we’d love to have you be part of it. 💚

Address

7 Levy Street
Pietermaritzburg
3201

Opening Hours

Monday	09:00 - 15:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 15:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 15:00
Thursday	09:00 - 15:00
Friday	09:00 - 15:00

Website

http://www.lifechangersa.org/, https://www.givengain.com/campaign/global-giving-circle

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