Where stories are told and voices are heard. Where doors are opened and hope becomes an anchor.
Providing a dynamic space where children, youth, businesses and the community are valued and integrated.
About Blue Roof
Blue Roof Life Space is a Youth Centre Focused on holistic care for young people seeking a safe place to discover more about who they are and what direction they want to go in life.
Equipped with healthcare facilities, a state of the art Career Guidance Centre, Internet Café and various skills development opportunities, Blue Roof is here to inspire our youth into becoming positive contributors in our society.
roof | ruːf | noun (plural roofs) 1 the structure forming the upper covering. A shelter.
Blue Roof is a symbol of hope. A structured covering of care. The shelter under which young and old find refuge from the scorching heat of life’s burdens.
Blue Roof is an innovative hub of holistic kindness. A haven of support to children, youth and the community at large. Like a home set on a hill, our Blue Roof shines bright, restoring hope, casting vision and opening up destiny for lives bursting with potential.
A Zoe-life partner
In 2016, The Zoëlife Organisation was given the opportunity to take Blue Roof through a second transformation, enabling it to become a place that would better meet the needs of the community as a whole.
With broader societal issues around children and youth becoming increasingly evident, Zoëlife widened their tent pegs, transforming the facility from a centre focused solely on HIV interventions to a place where integrated community wellness was brought to the fore.
Seeds were planted, and Blue Roof has now grown into a flourishing hub from which a range of services and interventions operate. As a result of Zoelife’s influence, Blue Roof is a place of friendship and support, health and educational solutions as well as creating opportunities to help individuals break out of damaging cycles.
What People Are Saying
“The Blue Roof Career Guidance is one of the best Centre’s I have ever seen. It was very interactive and comprehensive, especially with the grade 9 learners. It created awareness of choosing a career. They become very resolute about their career.”
— M Padayache, Reunion Secondary Principal —
“The Blue Roof Cafe is such a creative and inspiring place to meet with friends and even have a few business meetings. They have an on site barista so the coffee is great.”
— Nick —
“We could not have managed to effectively roll out our services without their support and assistance. We are deeply indebted to Blue Roof Life Space for their willingness to collaborate and work with other NPO's in the interest of advancing access to services in the Austerville community. ”
— Linda James, YESS: Youth Education Support Services —
“Last year, July, I had the privilege of actually teaching classes here which made me feel like I was giving back to something that helped me feel restored. There's nothing that can be more important than just being there for kids. Because you know, they're our future.”
— Liam-Joel —
