Our Vision
Our Mission
Who we are
Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for vulnerable children while serving the surrounding community with compassion and practical support. Our work is driven by faith, compassion, and a deep calling to make a lasting difference in the loves of those we serve. We help children grow up in safe, loving family environments
We do this by:
• Creating safe environments where children experience stability
• Providing mentorship rooted in faith
• Serving communities through feeding initiatives










Heart of The Father Foundation began with a simple step of obedience.
In March 2024, our church adopted a house at a local children’s home, caring for boys between the ages of 14 and 18.
In June 2024, we started mentoring these young men - spending time with them, building relationships, and walking alongside them.
What started as mentoring soon grew into something more.
In November 2024, we saw the condition of the boys’ living space and felt led to help. What began as a small idea to improve a bathroom quickly grew into a full renovation project.
Step by step, God made a way. Without needing to present proposals or ask widely for support, the right people came alongside us. Businesses, friends, and community members stepped in, and together we were able to completely restore the home - installing new flooring, renovating bathrooms, painting, furnishing the space, and creating an environment where the boys could live with dignity.
The project was completed in January 2025.
Shortly after, it became clear that this work needed to continue. In February 2025, Heart of the Father Foundation was officially registered as a Non-Profit Company.
But the vision started long before that.
Over 16 years ago, there was a clear calling: to one day build a place where children could grow up in safe, loving family environments - not institutions, but homes.
A place where children are known, loved, and guided.
Today, that vision continues to unfold.
Through mentoring, family-based care, community outreach, and practical support, we are taking steps toward that future- trusting God to provide, guide, and open the right doors at the right time.
This is only the beginning.
This is not just an organisation-it’s a calling


We envision a world where every child finds safety, love, and hope - a place where children are raised in families, not institutions.
Where they are known, loved, and guided.
This vision will take shape through our Restoration Farm & Family Village.
Meet the Team
A passionate group of volunteers committed to serving vulnerable children and strengthening communities.












Ruaan Jonck
Founder & Executive Director
Faith-led mentor, financial adviser, and community leader dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and strengthening families through mentorship and care.
Marique Jonck
Co-Founder & Director of Family Support
Passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment for children and families through compassion, care, and meaningful support..
Mandy Pieterse
Director of Community Support
Committed to serving children and families through practical care, encouragement, and community outreach.
Juan Roux
Faith & Community Outreach Coordinator
Dedicated to outreach, mentorship, and supporting individuals through faith-centered encouragement and community engagement.
Anthony Friend
Chantell Friend
Community Development Coordinator
Entrepreneur and craftsman passionate about uplifting communities through mentorship, practical skills development, and service.
Focused on building partnerships, supporting fundraising initiatives, and creating opportunities that strengthen the foundation’s mission
Cayla Marais
Operations & Support Coordinator
Provides operational and administrative support to help ensure the foundation runs effectively and continues making meaningful impact
John Kerspay
Community Outreach Coordinator
Passionate about sharing hope, encouragement, and spiritual support within the community.
Nikkie Swapi
Spiritual Support Coordinator
Committed to supporting children and families through prayer, encouragement, and faith-based care.
Juan Roux & Lize Roux
International Faith Support Partners
Passionate about supporting communities through faith, encouragement, and meaningful connection.
Partnerships & Development Coordinator








Our Moments
Real moments. Real lives. Real impact












Monthly partners help us provide stability, meals, mentorship, outreach support, and safe environments for vulnerable children every single month.
Choose your monthly impact:
R250/month
Feeds families weekly
R500/month
Provides baby essentials
R750/month
Supports care & mentoring
R1 500/month
Sustains outreach & restoration
Why Monthly Partners Matter
Join Us
This journey is just beginning.
If you believe every child deserves a safe place to belong, we invite you to walk this journey with us.
Become a monthly partner and help us build safe families, restore hope, and shape the future of vulnerable children.
Trusted Community & Business Partners














Together, we are restoring hope and building stronger futures.
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LET US CONTACT YOU
Contact@heartofthefatherfoundation.org
068 367 5962
NPC number: 2025/100304/08
Cell:
Address:
64 2nd Avenue
© 2025. All rights reserved.
Newton Park
Port Elizabeth, 6001
PBO number: 930088317
We are Section 18A approved for donations.
