Jumble brings in much-needed funds for three local NPOs
The event was held at Lifeline's premises in Russel Street and items on sale included clothing, shoes, handbags, baby apparel, toys, blankets and even goodies for fur friends.
A joint jumble sale recently hosted by Lifeline Ekurhuleni, the Western Extension Guardians and the Murphy Cat Project provided the community with an opportunity to find some of the best bargains in town.
Lifeline, which operates a 24-hour telephone counselling service, was raising funds on the day to fund the range of free services they offer.
Gary Chapman, sales and marketing for Lifeline Ekurhuleni, said the organisation offers broad-based lay-counselling which is not done by professionals, but by trained volunteers.
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“We offer counselling face-to-face or telephonically,” said Chapman, “and cover a broad range of issues that include bereavement, abuse, depression, suicide, relationship problems and basically everything that affects the community.
“We are always looking for donations as all proceeds go toward counselling costs.
“The service is free to the public and we have volunteers, who do not have an income stream from us.
“Funds raised are also used to pay for the operating costs such as lights and water, as well as fuel.”
Joining them on the day were the Guardians who, having been in existence for a little over four years, are responsible for feeding around 36 elderly people in the Western Extension community who cannot afford to buy food.
“We had a surplus of clothing and decided to rather sell this cost-effectively to benefit the needy in the community,” said Guardians member Deborah dos Reis.
“In this way, we are providing a service for the community and raising funds for those who need assistance with food.”
The Murphy Cat Project, which is run by Western Extension community member Cecilia Morris, was also present on the day as Cecilia and her team sold boerewors rolls to raise funds for the cats she takes care of.
The Murphy Cat project provides shelter, food and healthcare to stray, abandoned, lost and feral cats.
“At present, there are 62 cats on the premises,” explained Cecilia.
“The average monthly costs we incur is around R15 000.”
The total raised on the day for Lifeline amounted to R1 400 with the Guardians raising R4 950 and the Murphy Cat Project reaching R900.
For more information on the above organisations, contact:
• Lifeline: 011 421 0384
• The Guardians, Deborah dos Reis: 071 161 1168
• The Murphy Cat Project, Cecilia Morris: 072 463 6916
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