Every child deserves to be safe, protected and loved. Unfortunately, many children in South Africa are abandoned and left without a stable home environment.
Substance abuse, the breakdown of family structures, teenage and unwanted pregnancies and the inequality in the South African economy often cause parents to be unable or unwilling to take care of their children.
Ruby Havens meets the needs of marginalized children through providing loving homes and safe havens. The need for safe places for children in peril is great. We also believe that families should remain intact, where possible.
Currently we have established one home in George. Our home houses six children with a South African house mother/couple that provides their care. Once we receive a child, we are responsible for taking care of all his/her needs, including medical, social, intellectual, physical and spiritual. The home creates an environment where the individual needs of the children are met and a child’s strengths can be cultivated.
Our biggest challenge and blessing is to restore an often abused and neglected child into a child that can give and experience love. In collaboration with the the South African Department of Social Development, we work on the best possible outcome for our children beyond their time with us.
Our vision for children in this community does not just stop at the establishment of orphan homes.
We believe that the Bible is clear that God expects us to take care of the poor, needy, widows and the strangers in our land. (Isaiah 58.)
Through the All In Orphan Care Bible Study we hope to help families and individuals establish how they will walk out the mandate to help orphans.
Our vision is to see other families fostering and adopting the abandoned of South Africa. Also to provide support to those families through support groups and educational classes.
Our vision is to see programs put in place to help children to stay in their families through parenting and support type programs. Helping families stay in tact prior to governmental interventions is our goal.
Directors Jim and Lyn Moomey, were trained in orphan care by African Havens in Johannesburg, In a visit to friends in George, they were approached by the leadership of Every Nation Churches to establish a Havens in the Garden Route.
When their training concluded in December of 2016, Ruby Havens was launched. We believe each child is a gift from God - they are important and have a purpose. Through the establishment of foster homes, they nurture neglected/abused and handicapped children and give them a hope and a future.
We pray that you will help us make a difference in the life of children who have no voice for themselves.
Our vision for children in this community does not just stop at the establishment of orphan homes.
We believe that the Bible is clear that God expects us to take care of the poor, needy, widows and the strangers in our land. (Isaiah 58.)
Through the All In Orphan Care Bible Study we hope to help families and individuals establish how they will walk out the mandate to help orphans.
Our vision is to see other families fostering and adopting the abandoned of South Africa. Also to provide support to those families through support groups and educational classes.
Our vision is to see programs put in place to help children to stay in their families through parenting and support type programs. Helping families stay in tact prior to governmental interventions is our goal.
Ruby Havens was established through the vision of head pastors of Patria Church, Pierre and Ronell Ferreira. They felt God's prompting to establish a safe place where unwanted children (dust) would be transformed through God's power and love into precious jewels (rubies). Directors Jim and Lyn Moomey, who were trained in orphan care by African Havens in Johannesburg, also had the same vision for George.
In December of 2016 Ruby Havens was launched under the oversight of Patria Church and PBO Stelios. We believe each child is a gift from God - they are important and have a purpose. Through the establishment of foster homes, we plan to nurture unwanted and neglected/abused children and give them a hope and a future.
We pray that you will help us make a difference in the life of children who have no voice for themselves.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Ruby Havens. Our organization relies heavily on help from our volunteers.
Our needs vary from helping kids with homework to organizing fundraisers and administration.
If you are not sure where you might fit in at Ruby Havens don't worry we will be glad to explore the possibilities with you.
Please contact us so we can help you find the perfect and most fulfilling job.
Here are a few of the areas we always need help.
Playing with Children
Fundraising
Office help
Food and clothing donations
If you live in the George Area or in South Africa and are interested in volunteering please email us at lyn@rubyhavens.org or call Lyn at 071 212 8430.
Ruby Havens welcomes volunteers and teams from foreign lands. Please send an email to lyn@rubyhavens.org for a packet with information for international visitors.
Volunteers from companies and organisations often offer their services for specific projects. Such corporate volunteers offer their services regarding upkeep and maintenance of the building and equipment, special outings for the children, and fundraising projects.
We can accommodate students from local and overseas universities who wish to do their practical studies in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, and Pre-Primary Education. Please contact us if you are interested.
Students under the age of 18 must have consent of a parents and must get consent from Ruby Havens administration.
Thank you for caring for vulnerable children!
Ruby Havens is a safe place for children who come from hard places. Your gift will help meet the needs of children who need love,
nurturing and healing.
Ruby Havens is an NPC (REGISTRATION NO. 2023/636742/08) and a Public Beneficiary Organization.
Every child is a precious gift and the loving staff at Ruby Havens ensure that the most vulnerable little ones are taken care of in a home environment with holistic care.
To ensure the sustainability of our program and the long-term impact on the lives of the children we serve, we rely on our partners and donors.
Donations are made in the U.S. to Every Nation Churches and Ministries which is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Every Nation is committed to maintaining an organization run with total integrity and transparency. Every Nation is accredited by the ECFA.
South African gifts are designated for general expenses unless you indicate a specific project. A tax certificate is available upon request. Financial audits are done yearly and will be available upon request.
Please send requests to info@rubyhavens.co.za
Ruby Havens Bank info:
FNB
Branch code: 210114
Branch name: George C.P. 229
Account number: 630 456 780 68
Account Type: Gold Business Account
Donations are made in the U.S. to Every Nation Churches and Ministries which is a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Every Nation is committed to maintaining an organization run with total integrity and transparency. Every Nation is accredited by the ECFA. Donations made in the U.S. are transferred to Ruby Havens NPC in South Africa.
American Partners:
For all our American partners, please use the following link below to make a donation.
We do take donations of gently used items such as clothing, toys, bottles, etc. and also used household items.
All donation may be dropped off at 9 Boet Street, George. Please call and arrange a drop off to ensure we are able to meet you at that time. Please see our Facebook page for current items of need.
Thank you for your donations.
Please contact us with any questions you may have concerning items at 071 212 8430.
