FIRST COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
People our Passion
The First Community Resource Centre (FCRC) NPC is a community-based, faith-inspired non-profit company dedicated to restoring hope, building resilience, and creating opportunities for the people of Hanover Park and surrounding communities in Cape Town.
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WELCOME TO FIRST COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE NPC
The First Community Resource Centre NPC [FCRC] is an independent non-profit organisation based in Hanover Park, Cape Town.
The FCRC operates:
Monday to Thursday from 08:30 to 16:30, and on
Fridays from 08:30 to 14:00.
A team of 22 dedicated staff members manages the day-to-day activities of the centre.
Hanover Park is a working-class residential neighborhood located on the Cape Flats in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Demographics: The area has a high population density, with over 34,000 residents living within its boundaries. It features five local schools alongside community-driven initiatives.
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- Geographic Placement: Spatially situated within the southern region of the Cape Flats, it is bordered by neighboring areas like Philippi to the south, sitting within the Philippi police precinct.
THE FCRC
The organisation is supported through funds, donations, and equipment contributed by partner organisations and independent donors. These resources enable us to continue serving the Hanover Park community with purpose and commitment. Our work is centred on addressing social challenges and bridging the skills gap that affects many communities. We place particular emphasis on empowering young people with the knowledge and support they need to make positive life choices and build sustainable futures.
The Centre operates from its own purpose-built complex, which includes six offices, a reception area, a computer room, a boardroom, a small hall, and a fully equipped kitchen.
The facility was generously sponsored by the Pentecostal Protestant Church. As a faith-based organisation, we are committed to serving people of all ages, backgrounds, religions, and races with dignity, respect, and care.
MISSION
Our mission is to restore hope by providing community-centred programmes that prevent violence, combat substance abuse, develop life and vocational skills, strengthen families, and create pathways to sustainable social and economic development.
VISION
Our vision is to be more than a response to community challenges. We aim to serve as a catalyst for lasting change by encouraging individuals to grow, develop, and uplift themselves and their communities.
We envision a thriving Hanover Park where individuals and families are empowered to overcome adversity, communities are free from violence, and young people have access to opportunities that enable them to realise their full potential.
Integrating the AFS-KHUSELA Community-Based Prevention Programming
The AFS-Khusela Community Prevention Model is a community-based prevention and early intervention programme that empowers communities to take an active role in protecting and nurturing their children.
The CeaseFire Journey 2012 - 2026
With sustainable funding and strategic partnerships, CeaseFire can once again expand its impact—not only in Hanover Park, but across other high-risk communities throughout the Cape Flats. Together, we can interrupt violence, restore hope, and build safer communities for future generations.
CeaseFire - The Interupters Photo Exibition 2017
This is a photographic exhibition in collaboration with CeaseFire Hanover Park and The City Of Cape Town that showcases powerful portraits of reformed gangsters and tells the stories of those who have changed their lives against all odds.
Lee-Ann Olwage