June 30 served as the first day of the new partnership between the Hope, Faith, and Grace (HFG) community project and the Springs Taxi Association (STA).
The partnership aims to highlight the socio-economic problems associated with substance abuse in Springs.
STA taxi drivers came to the HFG community centre holding placards that read ‘say no to drugs’.
The community project aims to help youth on the streets who are involved in a life of drugs and gangsterism.
HFG founder Kerry-Leigh Wright said they invited the taxi drivers to remind them that they are superheroes because they stood up against drug dealers and addicts in January in the Springs CBD.
They also received certificates of appreciation.
“During the past months, we’ve witnessed our town being free from drug addicts, which inspired us to approach the STA regarding collaborative efforts,” said Wright.
“We’ve had problems with some teenagers using drugs, so this is also to show the teenagers that we are serious about standing up against drug abuse.”
Wright added that they are acknowledging what the taxi drivers have done for the community, and together they aim to find ways to fight the drug scourge among the youth.
STA PRO Lyric Tau said they are excited to work with HFG as it will also allow them to identify drug sellers and addicts.
“We’re happy that our drug campaign attracted the Springs community; the efforts of our taxi drivers have been greatly acknowledged, and it is evident in today’s partnership,” said Tau.
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