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HSA Winter Care Project
Many children have to go through this winter with
blankets that are torn and have holes in them. They have to share one =
blanket
with their siblings. Some have no blanket at all and have to rely on a=
plastic
bag or box to cover themselves.
For these families, it=E2=80=99s difficult just to have=
bread to eat, not to mention being able to take a few rands and g=
et a
blanket. We have situations where children get into fights with their =
brothers
or sisters over a jersey.
The elderly suffer just as much. We have the
elderly staying in garages, shacks, and back rooms with raw cement flo=
ors,
holes in the walls, and broken windows. These are elderly people that =
the state
feel do not qualify for a pension grant. They are also unable to find =
employment
due to their age and illnesses.
The number of deaths rises in the winter months as
the cold makes it difficult to fight off viruses and illnesses. The on=
e thing
we seldom hear about is the number of deaths of the elderly during the=
winter
months. They have been forgotten by their children, who live on their =
own in
cold back rooms and garages, and most have illnesses such as arthritis=
, which
is already very painful and gets worse with the cold. They will roll u=
p into
balls and just try and keep warm, often not being able to get up and f=
ind
something to eat, most not having a proper meal to start with, resulti=
ng in
them getting weaker and weaker.
Winter is a beautiful season but a dreadful one for
all destitute families, children, and the elderly. It=E2=80=99s the lo=
ngest month
of your existence if you have no warm clothes, no warm bedding, l=
ive in a
room with raw cement floors, and holes in your roof, and still have to=
fight
off the hunger that overcomes you. Where can they find the strength th=
at they
need to overcome all of this?
We need to be that change. We can give them strength. We can lift them=
up
by providing blankets, warm clothing, and warm food. Please help us to=
make
this difference in the lives of those who are suffering so much alread=
y.
The children, families, and elderly that we assist
are located across South Africa. There are so many that need assistanc=
e that
we have to start this drive as soon as possible and not wait for
when the coldest days are upon us.
It works out to +/- R1800 per month per
family for their food parcel. This includes healthy, balanced meals.=
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It costs around R 800-R1200 for a family of three
to get blankets and at least two jerseys and pants.
The fundraising will be done by asking for a R100 donat=
ion
towards our Hope for Warm project. You can do a bank transfer to help =
us save
on expenses so we can help many more. In return, you will receive a ta=
x
(Section 18A) invoice to claim back from tax and a Helping SA Warmth H=
ope
ribbon that we hope you will wear with pride, knowing what a differenc=
e you
have made.
Here are some examples of what your R100 donation
WILL DO:
Feed a child or elderly person for 2 days.
You can give hope where the=
re is
none!
If you are donating to this worthwhile project,
please reply to this email with your details and postal address to ens=
ure you
receive your invoice and special ribbon.
Because we procure in bulk, we can assist more with
less;
Please visit our site to view our NPO and Section
18A certificates. While you are visiting, please enjoy our pictures an=
d videos.
(To receive copies of our certificates, proof of reg=
istration,
accounting letters, etc. you can also email the admin department or re=
ply to
this email requesting documents.)
ABSA
Please use your name or the=
name of
your company as a reference.
Thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,=
"Generos=
ity consists not of the sum given, but the manner in which it is besto=
wed."
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1 pair of warm shoes and socks.
1 set of winter pants or jersey.
1 Jacket.
Warm blanket.
One child will be able to take the bus to school for a week, and there=
will be
no need to walk over 6 km.
If they feel they can=E2=
=80=99t take another round of
being broken=E2=80=A6We are there!
When they are losing faith and every door around them keeps on
closing...We are there!
HELPING SA
ACC NR; 4080925296
BRANCH: 632005
CURRENT ACCOUNT
Leonie Botha
Vice-Chairperson/Fundraiser
Helping SA
065 968 2592
Fax=
: 086 509 9871
Alternative email address: admin (@) helping-sa (.c=
o.za) Please CC admin.
Website: (www.) helping-sa (.co.=
za)
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NPO: 115-333
PBO: 930043138
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