Who they are:
REACH our Community (ROC) Foundation, based in Heidedal, Bloemfontein, is a non‑profit organisation operating a multi‑purpose community centre. It supports vulnerable children and families by providing social services that address poverty, unemployment, substance abuse, and the impacts of HIV/Aids.

Services offered:
The UFS maintains a long‑standing, formal partnership with the ROC Foundation through its Community Engagement division. This collaboration positions the centre as a practical site for service learning and social impact, where different university departments engage in outreach programmes that combine academic training with community upliftment. The partnership reflects the UFS’ commitment to engaged scholarship, ensuring that knowledge and resources directly benefit local communities while empowering students to apply their skills in real‑world contexts.

Contact

Patrick Kaars
Victor van Bellins

T: +27 82 764 5685 / +27 81 281 7899
E: patrick@rocfoundation.co.za
A: 27 Lekay St, Heidedal, Bloemfontein, 9301
C: -29.13522480581119, 26.24841555609608

No formal MoU was signed between the UFS and ROC Foundation, Heidedal.