Why I Build Homes (13/19)

When a home is built for a vulnerable family, it’s an unforgettable experience that impacts everyone involved. Meet Miguel Schlereth, a friend of Ten Thousand Homes who has traveled to South Africa to help with 5 different home builds. how did you hear about ten thousand homes? Around the year 2016, I saw on Facebook […]

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Generosity Inspires Action (12/19)

When a family needed a safe place to call home, their community was inspired to give what they had to make this a reality. Check out the full story: your generosity makes a difference! Donate Now

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A home for Joseph

Joseph is a single father who also took on the care of his nieces when his sister passed away in 2020. Joseph has struggled to make ends meet for his family, as he is battling lung cancer developed from working in the coal mines. As his illness progresses, his primary concern is for his girls. […]

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What 2020 Made Me Realize About Humanitarian Aid

 Just a few reflections from Marte Nymoen, a former Ten Thousand Homes volunteer. A pandemic, the death of Georg Floyd, and the Australian bushfires are just some of the things that rattled 2020. This year hit us with a bang, making us, or at least me, realize how privileged many of us are. The breakdown […]

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Local Baker Contributes a Unique Donation

“You don’t have to have much to make a difference.” A group of TTH staff and volunteers piled up into the gray condor, our trusty ministry vehicle. It was filled with all the typical supplies for the After School Programs for the week: vegetables in bulk, bags of maize meal and beans, beef bones, dishwashing […]

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A day in the life of an SOS’er

We absolutely love having people from all over the world join us for a Season of Service, our short-term volunteer program. These individuals come to South Africa with a heart to serve, and words can’t say how much we appreciate them. Over the past month, we’ve had the privilege of hosting Juliana, Lara, Damaris, Isabela, […]

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