Join us to be the hands and feet of Jesus for families in Cape Town, South Africa.

The families of 7de Laan, in Cape Town, South Africa are smart, kind, generous, and full of potential.

However, they are trapped in crippling poverty.

That’s where Hands and Feet comes in - bringing hope and holistic change.

The mission of the U.S. office of Hands and Feet is to empower children and families in the Chicagoland area (and beyond) to be the hands and feet of Jesus and to make a difference in the lives of at risk kids and families in 7de Laan, Cape Town, South Africa.

We do this through:

  • Service opportunities

  • Fundraising

  • Building compassion and awareness

Hands and Feet in 7de Laan is all about whole family and community transformation.

With a trauma informed approach, Hands and Feet provides wrap around services including counseling and occupational therapy, rehabilitation programing, parenting classes, new mother groups, teen support groups and job readiness programs. They also offer early education for kids, assistance for kids to stay in school, medical screenings and nutritious meals.

Your gift will make a real difference.

$10 Provides Food for a child for one week

$35 Gives therapy services for one of our most at risk children

$50 Helps a parent afford to take their child to the dentist or doctor

$100 Supports job training, internship programs and job placement for a deserving parent

$250 Changes the life of a teenager or parent by helping them break free from addiction and gangsterism

Make a tangible difference in the lives of kids & families with a financial gift! You can give in 3 ways:

  1. Mail a check made out to Hands and Feet South Africa NFP to:

    Hands and Feet South Africa 22W115 Valleyview Dr, Glen Ellyn, IL, 60137

  2. Zelle us using our email hello@handsandfeetsouthafrica.org

  3. Give through pledge.

    (To double your impact, check with your employer to see if they match charitable donations.)

We are proud to say that our Hands and Feet sister organization in South Africa is very responsible in providing services efficiently to those in need. 94.5% of all funds donated are used for running programs. 5% Goes to administration and .5% is spent on fundraising. Your generosity makes a real difference in a very efficient organization.

Between March 2022 and Feb 2023 Hands and Feet served 24,576 meals.

Reach out to us to talk more; we’d love to have a conversation about how you can be involved in the transforming work of Hands and Feet. Email us at hello@handsandfeetsouthafrica.org