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Restart

Setback to Comeback.

Your story isn’t over. Let’s turn your setback into a comeback.

Our mission

Restoring hope, dignity and independence.

Restart stands for R.E.S.T.A.R.T. — Rebuilding Employment, Shelter, Training And Renewed Tomorrow.

We believe that a setback should never define someone’s future. Everyone deserves the opportunity to rebuild, rediscover their potential and move forward with dignity. Through food and essential support, shelter, employment opportunities, skills development and recovery support, we work to turn difficult circumstances into new beginnings. Whether someone needs a helping hand, a fresh opportunity or simply a reason to believe again, Restart is here to help make a comeback possible. Because everyone deserves a tomorrow worth looking forward to.

Food

Providing nutritious meals and essential food supplies to individuals and families facing difficult circumstances. We believe access to food is a basic necessity, and that no one should have to face hardship without the nourishment they need to keep going.

Shelter

Helping individuals and families find safe, stable accommodation during difficult times. Beyond providing a place to rest, we believe everyone deserves security, dignity and the foundation to rebuild their lives and work towards a more independent future.

Employment

Connecting individuals with meaningful work opportunities that create pathways towards financial independence and long-term stability. We believe everyone deserves the chance to develop their abilities, contribute their talents and build a future through dignified, sustainable employment.

Skills training

Learning that builds confidence and practical ability. @@@

Recovery support

Care that supports healing and steady renewal. @@@

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Ways to help

Give, volunteer or shop with purpose.

Every route of support helps someone take their next practical step. Donate securely, offer your skills as a volunteer, or choose a product from the shop that funds Restart’s work. @@@

Top donors & brands

The partners standing alongside our work.

Thank you to the donors and supporting brands who help keep Restart’s programmes moving. Explore recent events and published updates below.

Events

Upcoming community workshops, training sessions and gatherings.

News

Programme dispatches and perspectives from our work across South Africa.

Stand alongside people writing their comeback stories.

Your support, your skills or your purchase can help someone take the next step toward independence. @@@