Since 1987, Hands of Compassion has opened its doors to those seeking recovery, restoration, and reconciliation through the love of Christ. Here, up to 100 residents live, work, pray, and grow together—discovering grace, healing, and purpose in community. Though we may not change the whole world, we believe we can change our world, one life and one act of compassion at a time.
Hands of Compassion is a Christian Community based in Johannesburg. It was founded in February 1987 by Ps Alan and Ps Xana McCauley. The emphasis is on Recovery, Restoration and Reconciliation.
Community living is about discipleship. Up to 100 staff and residents experience life at all levels and learn to accept one another.
We share daily duties and meals, pray, study the Bible and work together; we are on a journey of recovery and restoration whereby we learn to accept one another and aim at conforming to the image of Christ.
“What makes Hands of Compassion today was birthed years ago from a desire we had to do something about the poverty, injustice and need we saw around us. We may not be able to change the whole world, but we can make a difference in OUR world – in the community in which we live. We hope to inspire and challenge you to do God’s will.” – Ps Alan & Ps Xana
We are funded mainly through donations.
HOC is a registered non-profit and public benefit organization (Reg. No. 000-273 NPO)
At Hands of Compassion, your generosity helps restore broken lives, bring healing to hearts, and build a stronger community rooted in Christ’s love. Whether through donations, prayer, or service, you have the power to be part of someone’s journey to recovery and renewal. Together, we can make a lasting difference—one act of kindness at a time.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come;
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation;
But deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
The power and the glory,
For ever and ever.
Amen.
