TE-AMO Business Solutions lived up to the meaning of its name by sharing the love with a donation of a washing machine, clothing, toys, cash and more than six months worth of food supplies to the Malvern children’s home.
“We were called in by the non-profit organisation’s director for an IT problem and seeing him in this environment and what kind of person he is, that is what drove us to do this,” said the proud business owner, Craig Naidoo.
“The idea is not about promoting my business, but to encourage other businesses in the area to support organisations in their areas. If each business can adopt and look after just five children, imagine the difference we could make to their lives,” he said.
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“This has really taken to my staff and I personally.”
The company donated six months worth of non-perishable foods, toiletries and a pizza dinner for the children. A brand new washing machine was also donated. The staff and also donated clothing and toys and did a collection of cash as well.
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“My chef is going to cry when he comes in on Monday,” said an emotional Andile.
“I have no words to describe the gratitude I am feeling right now.” The non-profit organisation currently looks after 85 children from infant to 19 years old and has been running for 55 years.
Andile took on the role of director in October last year and felt completely overwhelmed when he received the electricity bill in November.
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“Our electricity bill as is sky high and is currently sitting at R736 000. It was a huge blow to me as it hasn’t been paid since August 2017,” he said.
With the large donation of food, he said it would help them divert those funds to paying off the debt. Their electricity bill, on a monthly average, is between R90 000 to R105 000.
To make a donation towards the organisation, contact Andile on 073 607 9937.
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