Coram Deo Centre and hub development

for pastoral narrative therapy, George, South Cape

Document version 190527a

A needs-list

Introduction      

Coram Deo considers George as a significant town for further development through which and along with local students and partners we want to advance and collaborate the agenda of healing/restoration. We are grateful for having been involved in training passionate counsellors in the area since 2016. It is now time to take the next steps towards making a difference in the community with those who have shown their commitment to healing by not only taking hands with Coram Deo but becoming Coram Deo.

Aim: Towards a George Coram Deo Pastoral Centre impacting the South Cape region and acting as regional hub in the South Cape.

Objectives:

The following phases are proposed for 2019.

  • Business shower
  • Centre launch
  • Awareness campaign (intake 2020)

The following needs-list is prayerfully presented to anyone in the community, potential stakeholders, current strategic partnerships whose hearts beat with us regarding the healing/restoration of relationships, families, communities.

Coram Deo Pastoral Centre is registered and optimally positioned as a not-for-profit company (NPC), non-profit organisation (NPO able to issue Article 18A certificates) and a public benefit organisations (PBO).

In our initial phase we have identified the below needs. These are of importance since we are already busy in the area offering counselling services but do not have adequate facilities to create an inviting space for clients to get the help they need.

A hard copy list can be requested at info-george@coramdeo.co.za

1.    Exterior

  1. Waterproofing and painting of outside of unit
  2. Sign
  3. Door mat
  4. Large pot with tree/plant

2.    Interior

  • General       
    1. Waterproofing of wall at entrance
    2. Skirting boards to be fitted
    3. Painting of all walls, brickwork can stay as is
    4. All doors and surrounds to be painted white
    5. Blinds to be serviced and ensured they are all in working order
    6. Door to be fitted to internal stair access to ensure privacy/noise control.
  • Reception area       
    1. Doormat
    2. Bookshelf or floating shelves under window
    3. Wall décor (blocked narrative slogans)
    4. Rug (floor area is 2.8 x 4.6)
    5. Soft seating for 5 people.  This would ideally be one corner unit and one armchair.
    6. Coffee table
    7. Coffee station
    8. Kettle
    9. Percolator
    10. Water dispenser
    11. Small fridge
    12. Waste bin
    13. 2 trays
    14. 8 mugs
    15. 8 teaspoons
    16. 8 water glasses
    17. 2 water jugs
    18. Coffee/tea/milk and sugar will be addressed by group when time comes
  • First Office    
    1. Wall clock
    2. 3 armchairs
    3. Coffee table
    4. Floor lamp
    5. Flip chart
    6. Bookshelves under window (could be floating shelves)
    7. Rug (floor area 2.6 x 4)
  • Boardroom  
    1. 8 seater table
    2. 8 chairs
    3. Wall clock
    4. Flip chart
    5. Rug (floor area 2.7 x 4.6)
    6. Bookshelves under window (could be floating shelves)

A site visit, contributions, and coordination can be discussed with:

Local George coordinators

Louisa de Villiers 072 326 7919 louisadevilliers@gmail.com   Chrystelle Mouton 083 268 2928 chrystellemouton@gmail.com  

HQ / Office

Hanlie Boshoff 082 331 2408 jongmense@coramdeo.co.za

Elmo Pienaar 082 410 7645 elmo.pienaar@coramdeo.co.za

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