iKhaya da Luz is a children’s safe haven and foster home based in Benoni Small Farms.
The non-profit organisation provides care, love, nourishment and guidance to children who are neglected, abused, abandoned or orphaned.
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Their objectives comprise of:
• Providing foster care for children who are removed from immediate danger or who are at risk.
• Providing a permanent home for children who are not reunified with their parents or family until they are of age.
• Rendering family and parent counsel and guidance services.
• Creating awareness specifically through schools where the community is conscious and able to identify children at risk and take urgent action, if necessary.
The home is also in need of other basic necessities, such as:
Fresh food
• bread
• yogurt
• cheese
• milk
• cottage cheese
• vegetables
• fruit
• salad ingredients
• pastries/pies
• ice cream
• fish fingers
• burger patties
• chicken pieces
• mince
• ham/bacon
• shopping vouchers from fresh food suppliers that the home says is very practical, efficient and effective.
Non-perishable food
• oats for porridge
• Corn Flakes and other cereals
• cake flour
• coarse braai pap
• hot chocolate
• jam
• syrup
• pasta/spaghetti
• long-life custard
• tuna
• cheese spread
• tomato sauce
• mayonnaise
• peanut butter
• sunflower oil
• olive oil
• canned sweetcorn
• fruit juices
• ice cream cones
• biscuits
• marshmallows
• chips
• long-life milk
• dried beans
• chickpeas and lentils
“We are blessed with donations of maize, rice and tinned foods,” said le Roux.
Toiletries
• antiseptic disinfectant
• first-aid items
• sunblock
• toilet rolls
• toiletry bags
• toothbrushes
• toothpaste
• shampoo
• conditioner
• hairbrushes
• bubble bath
• cotton wool
• wet wipes
• body cream
• baby bum cream
• nappies
• earbuds
General items
• single bed mattresses
• fitted sheets
• waterproof mattress protectors
• duvet covers and inners
• blankets and comforters
• bunk beds
• pillows
• pillow protectors
• pillow covers
• swimming towels
•s wimming armbands/tubes
• slippers/slops
• backpacks/schoolbags
• school stationery
• chest of drawers
Your time and/or assistance
• Be a friend, a mentor or godparents.
• Treat the children by sponsoring an outing, movie, takeout, meal, picnic, ice cream or simple activity.
• Be a godparent and spoil one or two children with necessities, outings and lots of love.
• Volunteers with skills and talents to assist in tutoring, art, music, dance, sport activities and other skills development will be appreciated.
“We are only able to be a fully functional unit and continue to grow with help from our community,” explained le Roux.
“Every little bit in any form is welcome.
“Be it fresh produce, groceries, toiletries, stationery, clothing, educational toys or your time.”
To offer assistance contact the home on 082 454 9237 or email them at ikhayadaluz@perfectlyfree.co.za
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