The first five months of the year have flown by and as the days are getting shorter and the temperatures cooler, we are all preparing for the long winter months laying ahead.
Even though it is said that we cannot make a difference in everyone’s life every day, we can do something every day to make a difference in one person’s life. I am a firm believer that, if we start prioritising helping these types of organisations more, even if it means doing something small, we can affect a big change.
The Caxton Joburg West branch will be doing its bit to help keep the cold away, by doing a blanket drive from June 1 to 30. All blankets collected will be donated to selected charities in the West Rand area, and we would appreciate the community’s help as well.
A donation box will be available at the Caxton Joburg West’s office at the corner of General Pienaar Avenue and Ham Street, Witpoortjie between 8:00 and 16:00 as well as the Caxton Joburg West Randfontein satellite office at 38 Homestead Avenue, Homelake between 8:00 and 16:00.
Winter is especially hard on animals, the elderly, the homeless, and the vulnerable members of society, as well as the various charitable organisations assisting them. To help them brace for these cold months, here are a few organisations that would appreciate all the extra help they can get:
Wings of Inspiration Care Centre
The centre takes care of 427 vulnerable women, children and senior citizens in Roodepoort, Krugersdorp and Randfontein. Their needs list for winter, includes fresh vegetables, winter clothing, blankets, medicine and oxygen. For more information on how to help, contact them on 071 829 1293.
Community Led Animal Welfare (Claw)
This animal shelter in Durban Deep not only looks after stray, abandoned and sick animals but also assists the impoverished community. Any donations of cat and dog food, blankets, old newspapers, unused plastic forks, spoons and knives, as well as peanut butter, jam, paper plates, Oros, polystyrene cups, etc, would be much appreciated. For more information, send a WhatsApp to Michelle on 083 395 3011.
Just in Time Baby Sanctuary
This sanctuary is situated in Discovery and is looking after abandoned and abused babies and children. To find out how to help them, contact Georginia on 062 045 8219.
Baby Moses Baby Sanctuary
This organisation is in Helderkruin and cares for abused, abandoned and orphaned children in Gauteng and North West. They have many sub-organisations. For more information on how to assist, visit their website.
Fred & Martie Sopkombuis
Yolindie and Riaan Oberholzer took over the running of this organisation after Fred and Martie had been running it for 43 years. They provide vulnerable community members in Claremont, Florida, and Delarey with food daily. To find out how you can help them, visit their website.
Charity Begins with Me
Stephan Ferreira started this organisation to assist vulnerable children in the township with food and other necessary items. He is running several projects throughout the year. For more information on these projects, and how to help, visit his Facebook page: Charity Begins with Me.
Until next week, stay safe and look out for each other …
