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We all dream of thriving communities! Places we can be proud of, neighborhoods that are safe for our children to play in, opportunities for our people, no matter their background, to earn an honest living or build their dream business, and a collective will to care for the poor and forge a path for future generations that inspires hope. This dream is only possible when we choose to step off the sidelines and become the solution.
Love Cities aims to catalyse a movement of ordinary people, united behind a common vision and inspired by a strong belief in the good of humanity, to come together to restore our communities and bring lasting social transformation.
With a proven model of sustainable development, we seek to provide a support structure for Nation-builders to launch healthy non-profit organisations that unite all sectors of society for positive change. We are set on building a learning community focused on discovering best-practice models for investment and securing partnerships that create meaningful impact.
Founded by entrepreneur and community leader Matt Hogarty, Love Cities builds on the six-year success of Love Howick NPC. Love Howick’s sustainable interventions have empowered its community through skills development, environmental support, economic growth, and social enhancement. Recognizing a demand from other South African communities to emulate this success, Matt established Love Cities to guide them in implementing similar transformative programs.
We can’t wait to walk together in the core mission of ‘loving our cities back to life’
Activation training for you and your team
Registration support of PBO/NPC
Community Mapping
Strategic Planning
Team formation assistance
Strategic leadership coaching
Key solutions to reduce barriers and reach organisational goals
Marketing and branding
Project management
Monitoring and evaluation
Access to methodology, systems, curriculum providers and network of partners with tried and tested upliftment projects approved by Love Cities
Access to operational, partnership and general advice.
Assistance with starting up and growing Love Cities programmes
Coordination of joint partnerships
Involvement in key events that build morale, inspire, educate, and provide networking opportunities for non-profit leaders and their teams
Capacity building opportunities
Facilitates a thriving membership network consisting of hundreds of nonprofit or charity organizations in South Africa. It also manages funds and in-kind goods and services and channels them to nonprofit organizations in its membership network. Find out more at
Is an entrepreneurial investment company that exists to create Kingdom impact and equip others to do the same. Through Mergon Integrate’s Nation Builder and Ziwani, it inspires and equips the business community to use their business as a force for social good. Find out more at:
uMngeni Municipality is an administrative area in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The municipality is named after the uMngeni River that runs through the municipal area. See more at:
Is a social enterprise invested in people and skills development across South Africa. Courses offered by Meta are focused on skills that equip people to excel in both professional and entrepreneurial spaces. Its skills courses include hard and soft skills, from barista and entrepreneurship training to EQ development.
Believes in people and their dreams. Their comprehensive suite of services includes cutting-edge website and graphic design, reliable website hosting, and expert technical assistance, among others. VonD, doesn’t just provide solutions; they cultivate partnerships, nurturing each client’s vision with personalized care and attention.
Facilitates a thriving membership network consisting of hundreds of nonprofit or charity organizations in South Africa. It also manages funds and in-kind goods and services and channels them to nonprofit organizations in its membership network. Find out more at https://valcare.org.za/
Is an entrepreneurial investment company that exists to create Kingdom impact and equip others to do the same. Through Mergon Integrate’s Nation Builder and Ziwani, it inspires and equips the business community to use their business as a force for social good. Find out more at: https://mergon.co.za/
Is an administrative area in the uMgungundlovu District of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. The municipality is named after the uMngeni River that runs through the municipal area. See more at: www.umngeni.gov.za
Is a social enterprise invested in people and skills development across South Africa. Courses offered by Meta are focused on skills that equip people to excel in both professional and entrepreneurial spaces. Its skills courses include hard and soft skills, from barista and entrepreneurship training to EQ development.
The Dream Centre provides training programmes for empowering people with employability & entrepreneurial skills needed to support themselves and their families. Our vision statement, ‘empowered to make a change’, highlights our commitment to see people realise their dreams. With a phased approach to job skills training, volunteer & internship programmes, plus tried & tested curriculum – this centre is the hub of socio-economic transformation.
The Dream Centre provides training programmes for empowering people with employability & entrepreneurial skills needed to support themselves and their families. Our vision statement, ‘empowered to make a change’, highlights our commitment to see people realise their dreams. With a phased approach to job skills training, volunteer & internship programmes, plus tried & tested curriculum – this centre is the hub of socio-economic transformation.
Aimed at developing support structures and meeting the immediate needs of vulnerable communities with a heart to restore dignity to people. Using only good, quality second-hand clothing, each community sets up a reliable supply of donated goods for the good of others. This project can be paired with an urban vegetable garden to provide a sustainable food supply for impoverished communities. We suggest the inclusion of support programmes such as counselling and social support.
Aimed at developing support structures and meeting the immediate needs of vulnerable communities with a heart to restore dignity to people. Using only good, quality second-hand clothing, each community sets up a reliable supply of donated goods for the good of others. This project can be paired with an urban vegetable garden to provide a sustainable food supply for impoverished communities. We suggest the inclusion of support programmes such as counselling and social support.
A combined effort between businesses, government and the community aimed at cleaning up the verges of cities and restore beauty back to our streets. This project provides a sustainable way to restore beauty back to a neglected part of a city, its entrances and exits, and main roads/business district.
A combined effort between businesses, government and the community aimed at cleaning up the verges of cities and restore beauty back to our streets. This project provides a sustainable way to restore beauty back to a neglected part of a city, its entrances and exits, and main roads/business district.
The City Parks Project is designed to promote, plan, and develop various parks around your area. These parks will be used to grow healthy ecosystems, safe recreational facilities, and stronger community networks.
The City Parks Project is designed to promote, plan, and develop various parks around your area. These parks will be used to grow healthy ecosystems, safe recreational facilities, and stronger community networks.
This Job Centre will aim to provide a ‘bridge’ between job seekers who have graduated from the various Job Readiness Programmes offered by the Dream Centre, and prospective local employers. Employers will now be able to find good quality candidates to fill entry-level position (part or full time) or internships in their organisation that have been trained, vetted and quality assured by our team. This vital support structure for job seekers will also enable them to access job opportunities cost-effectively, efficiently and in one central place. We are all about win-win employment solutions.
This Job Centre will aim to provide a ‘bridge’ between job seekers who have graduated from the various Job Readiness Programmes offered by the Dream Centre, and prospective local employers. Employers will now be able to find good quality candidates to fill entry-level position (part or full time) or internships in their organisation that have been trained, vetted and quality assured by our team. This vital support structure for job seekers will also enable them to access job opportunities cost-effectively, efficiently and in one central place. We are all about win-win employment solutions.
Using photography and videography, this promotional clip aims to promote the beauty and potential of your area. Through various media channels, this project aims to capture the dreams that people are carrying for your region, and to motivate others to invest in, move to, and visit our great city. Positive media builds greater civic pride, increases volunteerism and support, promotes economic activity and seeks to change the narrative over your city in a powerful way.
Using photography and videography, this promotional clip aims to promote the beauty and potential of your area. Through various media channels, this project aims to capture the dreams that people are carrying for your region, and to motivate others to invest in, move to, and visit our great city. Positive media builds greater civic pride, increases volunteerism and support, promotes economic activity and seeks to change the narrative over your city in a powerful way.
The Meta Entrepreneurship School exists to discover, disciple and deploy entrepreneurs within previously disadvantaged communities to bring their dreams to life. With radical reform needed in the South African economy, we believe that small business development is key to seeing communities transformed. Our approach: online training in 3 phases + one-on-one mentorship programme for selected graduates + network of potential funders = better success in new ventures.
The Meta Entrepreneurship School exists to discover, disciple and deploy entrepreneurs within previously disadvantaged communities to bring their dreams to life. With radical reform needed in the South African economy, we believe that small business development is key to seeing communities transformed. Our approach: online training in 3 phases + one-on-one mentorship programme for selected graduates + network of potential funders = better success in new ventures.
Help keep the funds going via Zapper or EFT using the following info:
Account Number: 62774727039
Account Name: Love Howick NPC
Bank: First National Bank, Howick
Branch Code: 220725
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