Our Vision
NO MORE HOMELESS OR ABUSED CHILDREN
OUR MISSION
To prevent a neglected or abused child's secondary exposure to violence and exploitation, through safeguarding them in the running of a children's home.
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To break the cycle of inter-generational poverty for the women and children of our communities', through the running of programs aimed at creating healthy home environments.
WHAT WE DO
At Cross Connect Community Outreach we offer a wide variety of programs to all children and women are enabled to break out of the Cycle of Poverty & Violence.
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Child and Youth Care Centre
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Family Upliftment
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Gender-Based Violence & Feminicide Awareness
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Youth Upliftment
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Counselling Programs
OUR HISTORY
The year was 2017, having previous spent several years working in other ministries and programs, Pastor Kyle Norman Tolman returned back home to South Africa.
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To be greeted with the heart-wrenching scene of waves of children wandering through the streets of Krugersdorp, aimlessly and without purpose, becoming easy victims for drug dealers and criminals to lead into destructive lifestyles.​
Kyle & Nicole Tolman
Founders &
Chief Executive Officer
Meet Our Board
OUR FOUNDERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kyle
Tolman
Kyle Tolman
Founder and
Chief Executive Officer
Yolanda has a Honors Degree In Industrial Psychology as well as an Advanced Diploma.
Kyle Tolman is a Pastor, Community Leader, Voice for the voiceless, child advocate, lover of children and youth, passionate for the lost and broken, Married to Nicole.
Community Leader, Voice for the Voiceless, Child Advocate, and Pastor. Kyle's inspiring passion for Children and Youth drives him to ensure that today's and future generations of children are able to live free from want and fear.
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Married to Nicole Tolman and father to a son, Kyle's family experiences enable him to seek out the best possible care for the lost and voiceless children of the Westrand.
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Jacques Beket
Vice Chairman
Strategy & Planning
Married to Madel Forie Beket, and father to two children, Jacques possesses a keen attitude toward the care and wellbeing of our communities, vulnerable children.
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His B.Com in Marketing and CFP - Certified Financial Planning, propels Jacques towards critically ensuring caring for our communities' children.
Pierre Kok is an advocate of the High Court and a member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).
He lives in Randburg and is a father of three daughters and married to Yolandi Kok – a minster (dominee) in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Nicole Tolman
Nicole is a teacher at Hoerskool Noordheuwel. She shares a love for children and is passionate about what she does.
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Nicole is married to Kyle Tolman and is a mother to a boy.
Founder
Kyle
Tolman
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Nicole Tolman
Co-Founder
Yolanda has a Honors Degree In Industrial Psychology as well as an Advanced Diploma.
Kyle Tolman is a Pastor, Community Leader, Voice for the voiceless, child advocate, lover of children and youth, passionate for the lost and broken, Married to Nicole.
Married to Kyle, and mother to a son, Nicole shares her husband's passion for children and youth.
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Her experiences Physical Science teacher at Hoërskool Noordheuwel, has Nicole find particular passion in ensuring our communities' current and future generations of children all receive a quality education.
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Pierre Kok
Chairman
Pierre is an advocate of the High Court and a member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).
He lives in Randburg and is a father of three daughters and married to Yolandi Kok – a minster (dominee) in the Dutch Reformed Church.
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Pierre Kok is an advocate of the High Court and a member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).
He lives in Randburg and is a father of three daughters and married to Yolandi Kok – a minster (dominee) in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Pierre Kok is an advocate of the High Court and a member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).
He lives in Randburg and is a father of three daughters and married to Yolandi Kok – a minster (dominee) in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Rozanne Smith
Dr Rozanne Smith holds various qualifications, including a Ph.D degree in Auditing, as well as a membership with the South African Institute for professional Accountants (SAIPA) . Rozanne lives in Krugersdorp. She is married to Wayne Smith and is a mother to one son.
Professianal Accountant
Pierre Kok is an advocate of the High Court and a member of the Pan African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA).
He lives in Randburg and is a father of three daughters and married to Yolandi Kok – a minster (dominee) in the Dutch Reformed Church.
Rozanne Janet Smith
Married to Wayne Smith, and mother to one son, Rozanne possess a keen desire for the care of vulnerable children.
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Utilizing her experiences, Ph.D degree in Auditing, and her membership to the South African Institute for Professional Accountants (SAIPA). Rozanne seeks to help create a lasting difference for our communities vulnerable children are well cared for.
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Treasurer
Taryn Augustine
Secretary
Taryn has an BA Honours Degree. She also studies Higher Educational Training.
As a freelance fitness coach, actress, and mother, Taryn boasts experience working at Curves International Inc. and Ritual Gym.
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Her further experience staring in the Fitness Hour Show, and MCing at Arnolds Africa Multi-Sport Festival has all been utilized by Taryn to promote her passion for healthy living and fitness.
Yolanda Van Der Merwe
HR Board Member
Yolanda has a Honors Degree In Industrial Psychology as well as an Advanced Diploma.
Regional Manager at Labour Net, Yolanda is an energetic and passionate person. Who desire and willingness to get involved and help out in the community is truly inspirational.
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A character trait Her Honors Degree in Industrial Psychology and subsequent work experience is all utilized by her to positively impact the lives she can influence.
Olefile Masangane
Board Member
Yolanda has a Honors Degree In Industrial Psychology as well as an Advanced Diploma.
Project Manager at Heartlines, a Mass Media Project, Olefile enjoys extensive experience in people and community development.
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Drawing on his past experiences as a member of the band Khanyisa. Olefile displays a great passion for utilizing music and drama in making creative and engaging community development content.
Meet the Team
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Our Main Objectives
PARTNER
and uplift women & children​
EDUCATE
the next generation
CARE
for & support beneficiaries in need.