WATCH: NPO sends out donations to over 1 000 families affected by recent Alex fire
ALEXANDRA – Over 200 shacks burned down after a recent fire in Alexandra.
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Over 200 shacks caught fire in Alexandra on 2 July, resulting in over 1 000 families losing their homes according to The Angel Network.
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The Angel Network is a non-profit organisation who aims to help those in need. The organisation put out an appeal on social media urging the public to donate to the affected families and have received a great response from the public. Founder of the Angel Network Glynne Wolman said, “After about two hours this morning (3 July) we had received over 2 500 blankets, hundreds of kilograms of food, thousands of black bags of clothes and linen as well as crockery, cutlery and household items.”
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“The residents who lost their homes are currently residing with friends and families,” added Wolman.
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Blankets were sent out by the public to assist those who have been affected by the fire. Photo: The Angel Network
The organisation is expected to deliver the donations in Alex later this evening (3 July).
Details: www.theangelnetwork.co.za
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