The Dutch Reformed Church South Crest opened its heart and doors for victims of the floods on November 25.
The church was contacted by Ward 106 community liaison officer (CLO) Ashley Kokt who asked if the church would be able to be turned into a shelter for people who were displaced by the floods in the South Crest area.
Lorinda Schoonwinkel, minister of the Dutch Reformed Church South Crest, said, “When the call came from Kokt, I spoke to the church council and within minutes the whole plan was approved.
“When it went out on the groups that the church will be used as an emergency shelter, many people phoned asking where they could help. We were flooded with volunteers from various organisations wanting to help their fellow people. Last night, we only had one person come in and request help but on Friday morning, we will be handing out soup at Tutela Family Care in Alberton for the homeless people who might have lost what little they had during the flood.”
The clean-up process started on Friday and many people had to clean up their houses to see what could be salvaged while the church was still being used as an emergency centre.
The church needs more blankets and soup to hand out to the people who were displaced.
Donations can be dropped off at the church at 66 Jan Meyer Street in South Crest or people can contact Ashley Kokt on 081 389 9251 for more information.
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