2024 in Review and Looking Forward to 2025
As we wrap up another meaningful year, it’s heartening to reflect on the growth and impact Upside Community Services has had in 2024. This year, our flagship program, ALONGside, provided 99 clients with 622 appointments, offering transformative counseling valued at over R305,900. By touching over 400 lives, we continue to fulfill our mission of bringing hope and healing to our community.
None of this would have been possible without the incredible dedication of our team, including Jenna, Charisse, Wezet (our social worker), and Cheka, a research academic generously interning with us. Their unwavering commitment continues to uplift the lives of many.
CMC24 was a major milestone this year—not in sheer numbers but in building relationships and positioning ourselves for greater influence moving forward.
Looking ahead, 2025 promises even greater strides:
- Continuing our community ministry and expanding our training courses.
- Progressing toward legislative changes to gain formal recognition for Christian Community Counselors, enabling access to professional and voluntary counseling services through medical aid schemes.
- Launching hybrid and online training to make our programs accessible nationwide.
- Hosting CMC25 in October, set to be a significant event strengthening relationships with government and private sector partners.
- Onside, our educational programme, will be launching an exciting National Senior Certificate pathway focused on business and management.
We extend heartfelt thanks to every person who has walked this journey with us. Together, we look forward to a transformative and impactful 2025.
Stay connected with us as we continue making a difference, one life at a time.
Warm regards,
Neal Bresler
Executive Director, Upside Community Services NPC