Happy Valley HOME

22/10/2026

13/10/2026

Your support makes a real difference.

We were recently able to repair the roof of our main dormitory.

Our buildings are a part of Simon’s Town history so we are happy to be able to keep them in good shape for both our residents and the future community.

A huge thank you to Ndunation for their excellent work.

100% of sales at Happy Valley THRIFT Shop go to projects like these so we can continue our 30 years of service to the homeless.

Ways to Support
- Shop at the Thrift Shop on Wednesdays & Saturdays 10:00-2:00pm
- Contact us to provide good quality kitchenware, electronics, furniture, artworks and linen

DM with any inquiries

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day | 10 October

Mental health challenges can be a significant contributing factor to homelessness. Without access to appropriate treatment, care and support, people experiencing mental health difficulties can find themselves facing multiple barriers to stable housing and independent living.

At Happy Valley Home, we believe that with the right support, people can begin to rebuild their lives, regain confidence and take steps towards greater independence and reintegration into the community.

Homelessness is not the end of someone’s story. With compassion, appropriate treatment and a supportive environment, recovery and a new chapter are possible.

This World Mental Health Day, let’s remember that behind every person experiencing homelessness is an individual deserving of dignity, understanding and the opportunity to move forward.

Because everyone deserves the chance to find their way home.



📷 Our veggie garden starting to grow!

08/10/2026

Happy Valley Home AGM: Reflecting on 30 Years of Service

Yesterday, Happy Valley Home held its Annual General Meeting, chaired by Simon Liell-Cock, bringing together our community to reflect on the past year and celebrate 30 years of service to the community since 1996.

The meeting included a special motivational talk by John-Ray Knighton F**t, CEO of U-turn Homeless Ministries, and a blessing from Frank Koch of the United Evangelical Fellowship .

Among the highlights of the past year were 13 family reunifications, 71,000 meals served and community donations of more than 15,000 meals and 130 bags of clothing to others in need in Red Hill, Ocean View and Masiphumele, overseen by shelter manager Patrick Msakayeya.

As we mark three decades of service, we also took the opportunity to reflect on Happy Valley Home’s journey, acknowledge the work that has brought us this far, and elect new members to our board as we look towards the future.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our journey over the past 30 years. Your support helps us continue our work with homeless adults in the Southern Peninsula, supporting them on their journey towards greater stability and independent living.

Here’s to continuing this important work together.

24/09/2026

Happy Heritage Day from all of us at Happy Valley HOME!

15/09/2026

🧵 Do you have a passion for sewing?
Put your skills to work for a great cause! 🧵
Happy Valley Home is looking for creative volunteers to help us mend, restore, and upcycle linen and fabrics for our Thrift Shop. Every stitch you make helps support our shelter and community programs!
🗓 When: Tuesday & Wednesday Mornings
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Happy Valley Home, Simon’s Town (Off Palace Hill Road)
💯 Impact: 100% of Thrift Shop sales directly fund Happy Valley Home!
Got a pair of fabric scissors and a bit of spare time? We’d love to have you join us!
📲 Contact Nadima on 072 778 2785 to get involved.

🙏🏻Please share this post to help us spread the word! 💙

15/09/2026

“After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.”
— Philip Pullman

On 27 August, a group of residents from Happy Valley Home visited Simon's Town Library for a creative writing workshop, creating a space to put memories, experiences and imagination into words.

For people whose lives have often been reduced to circumstances, labels or the fact of being homeless, having the opportunity to tell your own story can be a powerful act of dignity. Writing gives us a way to remember, reflect, make sense of our experiences and, perhaps most importantly, to be heard.

We are grateful to Simon’s Town Library for welcoming the men of Happy Valley Home and creating a space where their stories can be shared.

Happy Valley Home is one of the oldest homeless shelters in the Southern Peninsula, established in 1996.

21/05/2026

Happy Valley operates as a small, independent temporary shelter. In alignment with current guidelines and funding structures associated with the Department of Social Development (DSD), and after careful consideration of operational and safety requirements, we have made the difficult decision to transition to accommodating male clients only.

We are currently working closely with the women still in our care to assist them in securing appropriate alternative accommodation and support services. This includes referrals to female-specific shelters, assistance with independent accommodation opportunities, and, where possible, reintegration with family support structures.

Happy Valley remains committed to providing temporary shelter and support as a stepping stone toward recovery, stability, and reintegration away from homelessness. With homelessness continuing to rise and state funding remaining limited, we continue to rely heavily on public generosity, donations, and fundraising initiatives to help sustain our operations and meet the growing needs within the community.