Make a difference this winter
Winter is around the corner and, although some people might not be too worried about the bitter cold days and nights ahead, there are many who face terrible hardship during the winter months.
Many residents will start digging out last winter’s jerseys and jackets, hot water bottles, electric blankets and other warm and cozy covers.
For many others, however, this will not be the case.
With this in mind, the Herald is, this week, launching our annual Winter Woollies Collection project.
The project, which the Herald has run for the past nine years, is greatly appreciated by the beneficiaries, who treasure a blanket and a pair of warm socks to shield them from the cold.
Once again, VC SuperSpar in Dalview is supporting the project and has already placed a donation box at the entrance to the shop.
As in the past, the Herald and VC SuperSpar aim to collect as many blankets, socks, woollen hats, gloves and scarves as possible, and to distribute them to various welfare organisations in Brakpan.
Last year more than 500 blankets were handed over to several organisations in the town. Heaps of knitted socks, hats, gloves and scarves, as well as new shoes, were also distributed.
In most households there is an extra blanket or two, forgotten about and packed away in a cupboard.
These blankets, as well as a snug pair of socks, could ensure someone less fortunate a warm night’s sleep.
New and knitted socks, hats, gloves and scarves, or any old blankets in a good, clean condition, will be accepted.
It is not necessary to purchase new blankets, although these will be most welcome.
The Herald politely requests that residents do not donate clothing or dirty items.
Items can be delivered to the Herald’s office, at 25 Hendrik Potgieter Street, in Dalview.
For those residents who want to support the project, but are unable to visit the Herald’s office during working hours, donations can also be made at VC SuperSpar, which is situated along Craigholm Street, in Dalview.
“This project is well supported by the community and we are happy to be involved again this year,” said Pushpa Atchannah, manager at VC SuperSpar.
For more information, contact the Herald on 011 740 1825.
