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Key Objectives

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Mission & Vision

Key Objectives

Our team

Our Mission & Vision

TOGETHER FOR TRANSFORMATION

LOVE HOWICK is a catalyst in bringing people TOGETHER FOR TRANSFORMATION and aims to unite our community for positive change. We believe that we are better together and we endeavour to establish partnerships between key sectors of our local community to see our vision of a prosperous city emerge.

our dream for Howick

We dream of a prosperous city. A city where dreams are discovered and hope is renewed.
A place of inspiration, joy and life. A people who know how to love and be loved.
We dream of a city where all races, genders, ages and classes live united, preferring one another and working together to benefit others. A land of opportunity, security and peace. A promise of healing, belonging and trust. Could this dream become a reality here in Howick? It starts with you and me. . . let’s give it a go!

AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP

Church | Business & Economy | Government & Local Authorities | Education & Training | Care & Family | Environment | Media & Arts

These partnerships all working together to better our environment, improve the well-being of people and ensure that we leave a positive future for our children’s children.

Our Mission & Vision

TOGETHER FOR TRANSFORMATION

LOVE HOWICK is a catalyst in bringing people TOGETHER FOR TRANSFORMATION and aims to unite our community for positive change. We believe that we are better together and we endeavour to establish partnerships between key sectors of our local community to see our vision of a prosperous city emerge.

Dream for Howick

We dream of a prosperous city
A city where dreams are discovered and hope is renewed.
A place of inspiration, joy and life.
A people who know how to love and be loved.
We dream of a city where all races, genders, ages and classes live united, preferring one another and working together to benefit others.
A land of opportunity, security and peace.
A promise of healing, belonging and trust.
Could this dream become a reality here in Howick?
It starts with you and me. . . let’s give it a go!

AREAS OF PARTNERSHIP

Church | Business & Economy | Government & Local Authorities | Education & Training | Care & Family | Environment | Media & Arts

These partnerships all working together to better our environment, improve the well-being of people and ensure that we leave a positive future for our children’s children.

Our Values

Integrity

Our conduct, speech and dealings will uphold strong moral principles and ethical standards that are consistent with the Word of God. We seek to establish an accountable, transparent and honest culture in all our endeavours.

Purpose

We will continuously seek to innovate sustainable ways to impact and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community, at all times keeping our purpose of a ‘prosperous city’ before us.

Positivity

We are committed to positive speech and hope fuelled ideas that
promote optimism, vision and joy in our community.

Diversity

We value each individual and embrace diversity in culture and nationality.  We will foster an environment of love, dignity and respect toward all people, and at no times will discriminate along political, race, gender lines.

Humility

We seek to make serving our community our primary posture of influence. We aim to provide sustainable solutions to the problems facing our community through channels that promote service, unity, and humility.

Excellence

We believe that high standards of professionalism should be demonstrated at all times.  This is lived out through the competence, dedication and passion of all our directors, staff and volunteers.  We are committed to excellence and ongoing learning that will continuously improve our standards.

Our Values

Integrity

Our conduct, speech and dealings will uphold strong moral principles and ethical standards that are consistent with the Word of God. We seek to establish an accountable, transparent and honest culture in all our endeavours.

Purpose

We will continuously seek to innovate sustainable ways to impact and improve the quality of life for the citizens of our community, at all times keeping our purpose of a ‘prosperous city’ before us.

Positivity

We are committed to positive speech and hope fuelled ideas that promote optimism, vision and joy in our community.

Diversity

We value each individual and embrace diversity in culture and nationality.  We will foster an environment of love, dignity and respect toward all people, and at no times will discriminate along political, race, gender lines.

Humility

We seek to make serving our community our primary posture of influence. We aim to provide sustainable solutions to the problems facing our community through channels that promote service, unity, and humility.

Excellence

We believe that high standards of professionalism should be demonstrated at all times.  This is lived out through the competence, dedication and passion of all our directors, staff and volunteers.  We are committed to excellence and ongoing learning that will continuously improve our standards.

KEY OBJECTIVES

  • Carry a solution-centred approach into the key problems areas of our community with the purpose of establishing partnerships for positive change
  • Collaborating on projects that aid in the upliftment of people, protection of the environment and promotion of ethical values
  • Providing an accountable and efficient vehicle where resources can be channelled to strategic transformation initiatives
  • Establish a platform for positively influencing the future of our community through service

Who we are

Our Team & Leadership

‘Everything rises and falls on leadership’, that’s why we have a dynamic team of leaders who are spearheading the positive change we are seeing in our city. Men and women of passion, integrity and excellence; they are championing big dreams for our city. Let’s get behind them!

Who we are

Our Team & Leadership

‘Everything rises and falls on leadership’, that’s why we have a dynamic team of leaders who are spearheading the positive change we are seeing in our city. Men and women of passion, integrity and excellence; they are championing big dreams for our city. Let’s get behind them!

Our directors

We are a passionate team of movers-and-shakers who aim to unite our community for positive change. This team is responsible for determining the organisation’s strategic objectives and policies, monitoring progress towards achieving these objectives and policies, and are accountable for the organisations overall growth. 

MATT HOGARTY

MATT HOGARTY

Director & Founder

Ryan Hogarty

Ryan Hogarty

Director

Ray Gumbo

Ray Gumbo

Director

Angus van Niekerk

Angus van Niekerk

Director

Management TEAM

We are a highly skilled team of champions who work alongside our projects team to ensure that our strategic objectives are achieved. This team provide financial, marketing, legal and administrative support to our projects, ensuring that we serve our city with excellence.

MATT HOGARTY

MATT HOGARTY

Strategic Leadership

Nobuhle Makhabela

Nobuhle Makhabela

Finance

Ray Gumbo

Ray Gumbo

Skills Development / Dream Centre Manager

Eunice Gumbo

Eunice Gumbo

Dream Centre Administration / Street Store

Derrick Mcleod

Derrick Mcleod

Renoverge

Sarah van Heerden

Sarah van Heerden

Marketing

Rachel Judd

Rachel Judd

Social Services

Qhawe Luthuli

Qhawe Luthuli

Dream Centre Lecturer

Debra Hutton

Debra Hutton

Street Store Administration

Andiswa Mbhense

Andiswa Mbhense

Street Store Assistant

Angus Van Niekerk

Angus Van Niekerk

City Parks Project Manager

Matt Hogarty

Matt Hogarty

Howick Fall Rejuvenation Project Manager

Helene Merton

Helene Merton

Griefshare Project Manager

Rachel Judd

Rachel Judd

Love Howick PR and Marketing Manager

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