Urgent appeal for funds to assist WC victims of storms and fires
Yusuf Abramjee appealed to South Africans to again open their hearts and dig deep into their pockets.
The Western Cape Disaster Management Centre announced on Thursday that a #CapeRelief fund has been launched by #OperationSA.
#OperationSA and the Al-Imdaad Foundation are urgently appealing for funds to assist Western Cape victims of the devastating storms and the fires in Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
OperationSA’s Yusuf Abramjee said: “Our target is to raise at least R1 million within 24 hours.”
“The money will go directly to the Al-Imdaad Foundation, who have teams on standby to buy essential items such as food, blankets and clothing. We will deliver the aid without delays.”
He said volunteers were on standby to assist with the distribution process.
“We appeal to South Africans to again open their hearts and dig deep into their pockets and let’s assist those affected by the storms and fires. They need our help and they need it now,” he said.
Pledges will be taken via SMS, WhatsApp and email.
SMS/WhatsApp-0723999999 or email info@operationsa.org. Pledges can also be made on the website: www.operationsa.org
Tax certificates would be available on request. People can email proof of payment together with the following information to 18a@alimdaad.com
1. Donor/Company name in which 18a must be made out.
2. Donor/Company Income Tax Number.
3. Postal Address.
4. Email address.
5. Contact Details.
Account details for donations:
Al-Imdaad Foundation
First National Bank
62102373206
Branch: 220325 (Estcourt)
Reference: AIF21698 Cape Relief
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