Mar 12, 2020 | News
During one of our Monday morning team meetings I shared a reading on the power of patience; “For you have need of steadfast patience and endurance, so that you may perform and fully accomplish the will of God, and thus receive and carry away what is promised” Hebrews 10:16. I left the meeting feeling encouraged in the knowledge that to be patient is a powerful action and that I can draw on this power to remain calm in the midst of the many storms that are inevitable in a children’s home.
Of course our definition of a storm would more than likely differ, as would the description of the intensity of the storm, and I have come to learn that sometimes it’s just a storm in a tea cup.
Confirmation from the Department of Social Development of a long awaited and much needed increase to subsidy was welcomed during this past year. Along with this notification was pressure for child and youth care centres throughout KZN to assess their catering and ensure that kitchens and menus are aligned to meet health requirements. Although we have managed to tick the required boxes over the years, our Board decided to make the bold move of securing the services of Ethekwini Caterers to attend to the nutritional needs of our children. You can read more about this by clicking here.
Mar 12, 2020 | News
We would like to thank all our friends and supporters who opened their hearts and hands to our children. Our children were ready and well-equipped to start the 2020 school year thanks to the Stretch Foundation, Accenture Operations and many more who generously gave towards our Christmas appeal for assistance towards school uniforms and stationery for 2020. Thank you for your kindness!
Mar 11, 2020 | News
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Umbilo Car Wash for supporting our organisation by hosting a Fundraising Car Wash Day on our behalf on Saturday, 7th March 2020. Special acknowledgement and thanks to all those who attended the event in support of our organisation. We thank you and appreciate your support!
Jan 28, 2020 | News
At the beginning of the year, we welcomed no fewer than 18 new children to our Home – seven of them have just started school for the first time. We also had two children starting high school. They grow up so fast!
As you can imagine, early January was a whirlwind of activity … enrolling the new kids in school, sorting out uniforms, making sure everyone has sharp new pencils, erasers, pens, crayons, rulers and notebooks.
A big thank you to our wonderful friends and supporters for helping to make sure each and every child has everything they need to succeed in the classroom and on the sports field this year.
