About us

Cross Connect Community Outreach was started by Pastor Kyle and Nicole Tolman in 2017 after working in ministry and on the mission field for various years. While driving through the streets of Krugersdorp their hearts broke when they saw waves of children wondering the streets without a purpose while drug dealers and criminals were louring these children into a life of destruction. They knew they needed to do something to change the narrative. Cross Connect Community Outreach was born.

Brief history

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Children, Youth and Families are served on a daily basis all over the Westrand through various community programs.

Our Mission

Cross Connect focuses to partner with local churches, organizations, government, businesses, and individuals to facilitate transformational change in communities by changing children’s lives.

We offer various programs for children and youth of all ages to create a healthy alternative to drugs, alcohol and crime.

We believe all children and youth
can embrace who they are,
can define their future,
and can change the world.

Our Mission

Our Main Objectives

Train - We commit to training children, youth, and women through Life Skills programs, Scholarships, and Internships.

Educate – We commit to ensuring the quality of education for the next generation by providing the needed resources to thrive at pre-, primary-, and high schools.

Care – We commit to offering specialized care for children and youth by providing a loving environment designed to meet a child's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Change – We commit to changing children’s lives through exciting Christian-based outreach programs.

Partner – We commit to partnering with our local community entities, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses to start and sustain relevant upliftment programs.

Our Founders and Board Of Directors

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.

His B.Com in Marketing and CFP - Certified Financial Planning, propels Jacques towards critically ensuring caring for our communities' children.

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.

Kyle@crossconnect.co.za

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.

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.

Kyle@crossconnect.co.za

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.

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.

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@me.com

Nicole Tolman

Nicole is a teacher at Hoerskool Noordheuwel. She shares a love for children and is passionate about what she does.

Nicole is married to Kyle Tolman and is a mother to a boy.

nicole@crossconnect.co.za

Founder

Kyle
Tolman

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.

Kyle@crossconnect.co.za

Married to Kyle, and mother to a son, Nicole shares her husband's passion for children and youth.

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.

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.

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@me.com

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.

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.

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@me.com

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.

rozanne@uj.co.za

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.

Pierre.Kok@me.com

Rozanne Janet Smith

Married to Wayne Smith, and mother to one son, Rozanne possess a keen desire for the care of vulnerable children.

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.

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.

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.