Cresset House - Facility for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

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Cresset House is a care facility in Midrand, South Africa that offers residential and work facilities to adults who are living with intellectual disabilities.

Cresset House is a community which provides a 'home away from home' for adults living with intellectual disabilities. There is always a hive of activity in our community. From our villagers daily activities, to corporates and small business investing their time to us through partnerships, social initiatives and sustainability projects. Founded in 1961 on a large property in Carlswald, Kyalami, initially as a school for children with intellectual disabilities Cresset decided t meet the increasing demand for facilities offering care to adults with intellectual disabilities by changing the focus of its facility. Today we have over 50 villagers who form part of our family, and together we live in on a property situated in Glen Austin, Midrand. Our community is home to villagers from a diversity of cultures and nationalities, making Cresset House a place of warmth, stimulation and nurture for those that call it home.

05/11/2026

Make your festive shopping a support for our cause.

Did you know you can support our organization every time you shop at Woolworths? Simply join the MyDifference program on the Woolies app and nominate us as your chosen cause. It costs you nothing extra, but it means the world to our community.

It's easy and makes a difference to our community.

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04/11/2026

This month, our focus is on appreciating the little things, celebrating the people around us and recognising the blessings that we sometimes take for granted.

Gratitude reminds us that happiness is not always found in the big moments, but often in the simple things; a smile, a helping hand, a kind word, a friendship or simply having someone who cares.

Through our Gratitude Wednesdays, we encourage staff and residents to participate, have fun with our weekly dress-code themes and spread kindness, positivity and appreciation.

Let's make November a month where we:
💛 Appreciate one another and Celebrate the little things.
💚 Express our thankfulness.
🤍 Choose positivity everyday

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03/11/2026

Our older persons house has started a small garden and look at what has come forth. From tiny seeds to this beautiful harvest, this is the fruit of their care, patience and joy.

We are so proud of them and celebrating this wonderful achievement together

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30/10/2026

Birthday Post 🥳

We celebrated two birthdays this week!
Happy Birthday to our villagers, Helena and Bridget! 🎉🎂

We're so grateful to have you both be a part of the Cresset House family!

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29/10/2026

Weekends are for slowing down, relaxing and simply enjoying each other’s company.

At Cresset House, our villagers love these relaxed, easygoing days filled with genuine connection and plenty of laughter. There is no rush here. Just pure joy, happy faces, full hearts and a house full of love.

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28/10/2026

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Sr. Fakazi from Life Carsten View Hospital- Mental Health Department facilitated a powerful Mental Health Awareness session with our caregivers, encouraging them to always remember they also need to fill their cups — because burnout is real.

We need to care for our villagers and for this we need to have our cups filled to be able to care for them.

Her message to our team:

"Don't look down on yourselves. Don't dim your light, because your light brings shine to the villagers in their darkest time. You are a light to them."

We spoke about what burnout really feels like: No passion, no energy, emotionally exhausted. Asking yourself "Am I making a difference?" when challenges feel too much. Burnout will tell you there is nothing left to give, that you are not good enough.

What we took from session:

- Acknowledge how far you've come
- Recognize how you have touched the lives of our villagers — the work you do matters
- Be proud of yourselves
- We see you, we appreciate you
- Taking care of yourself is not selfish. You need to recharge. Stay in your lane and do some self-introspection.

Wellness Wednesday Reminder: Selfcare is not Selfish, it is Essential for sustainable Performance.

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27/10/2026

A huge round of applause to our awesome villagers and Workshop team for hosting a fantastic High Tea. Everyone put in so much effort to prepare the goodies and to set up the beautiful tables.

Seeing our villagers happy and celebrating their skills is what it’s all about.

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26/10/2026

🚨 FIRST AID TRAINING APPEAL 🚨

At Cresset House, the safety and well-being of our staff and villagers are a priority. First Aid Training is a mandatory Department of Social Development requirement, and we need your help to ensure that our staff are equipped with the skills and knowledge to respond to emergencies and potentially save lives.

Every contribution brings us one step closer to ensuring a safer environment for everyone in our care. Please consider supporting our appeal and sharing this post with your network. Together, we can equip our team to save lives.

As a registered benefit organisation, Cresset House provides Section 18A tax certificates for qualifying sponsorships and donations, allowing you to claim a tax deduction.

Click on the below website link to donate today 👇🏼

https://cresset.org.za/donate/

23/10/2026

We are Hiring!

We are looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join us in supporting our villagers.

If you want to be part of a family that empowers and makes a real difference in our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Check out our website below for more details 👇🏼👇🏼
www.cresset.org.za

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22/10/2026

Birthday Post 🥳

We celebrated four birthdays this week!

Happy Birthday to our villagers, Gerrit and Ben who both celebrated their birthdays on the 17 October. 🎉

And a special happy birthday to our staff members, MoreBlessing who celebrated her birthday on the 20 October and Welly on the 21 October. 🎂

We are so grateful to have you all be a part of the Cresset House family!

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Address

141 Hampton Road
Midrand
1685

Telephone

+27113141148

Website

http://www.cresset.org.za/

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