ABOUT US

People will come and go in life, but the person in the mirror will be there forever. So be good to yourself.

OUR PURPOSE

Our house is a safe haven for abused women and their children in time of need. While our purpose is to give hope, we offer guidance and stability. Our home is where women and their children can be inspired, get the help and support they need to learn and feel understood. Hoping that this will enable them to build courage, in a safe, caring and loving environment to get back into society.

GOVERNANCE

Athlone House of Strength is a non-profit organisation governed by a Board of trustees.

Chairman: James Jacobs

Vice chairman: Michelle Sacks

Treasurer: Felicity Daniels

Assistant treasurer: Angela Goliath

Secretary: Nathalé Arendse

Assistant Secretary: Devy Lyners

Additional members: Leonie Ram, Brenda Maasdorp, Lorainne Davids, Linedhia Theunissen

OUR GENERAL ADMISSION CRITERIA (SHELTER ADMISSION)

Client must meet the following baseline requirements:

Women aged 18 to 65 years (exceptions for those above 65 in need).
Accompanied children (boys and girls) up to 10 years of age.
Pregnant women are welcome.
Non-South African citizens are eligible.
Willingness to undergo medical screening.
No current substance use (clients must be sober and willing to remain sober.)

Click to read or share our Comprehensive Shelter Admission Policy_20.09.2025 with a woman in need.

OUTREACH WORK AND ACTIVITIES

At Athlone House of Strength [AHOS], we regularly reach out and engage with our community in Paarl in conjunction with our partners and stakeholders.

We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude to our valued partners and stakeholders for their continued support.

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS outreach

AHOS Valcare and KWV

AHOS Valcare and KWV

AHOS Valcare and KWV

AHOS High tea

AHOS High tea

AHOS High tea