Tracing our roots back to 1993, Place of Refuge 911 was established as a Non-Profit Origination, offering a safe haven and shelter to those in need, regardless of race, religion or culture. Founded by Dr. Sarel and Ina Smit as an institution that focused mainly on the safe harbour of woman and children, the facility now houses individuals in dire need, irrespective of their backgrounds and situati
ons leading them to seek shelter. Harbouring individuals with known problems of drug and substance abuse, alcohol addiction, destitution and individuals or families that succumbed to economic hardships. With the guidance of Dr Ina Smit (psychologist) and the dedicated and hard-working staff of our origination we strive to provide a home within a community. A Place, where those in need can regain their self-esteem, dignity and pride. Providing them with the means to transition back into the community as hard-working and proactive citizens. At Place of Refuge 911, we aim at re-enabling and skilling those in need based on the principal that; you can give a person food for one day. Teach a skill and people will feed themselves for life.
