Over 200 shacks caught fire in Alexandra on 2 July, resulting in over 1 000 families losing their homes according to The Angel Network.
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.
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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