Fire victims’ children get necessary support

In its quest to support the needy, Lions International Club has donated 82 pairs of school shoes to the Greenville shacks’ victims after a devastating fire on 6 December 2018.

About 500 shacks were destroyed during the fire which was allegedly started by a local-known man in the area – the man was since assaulted by the community as reported in the online article

According to the Gauteng police spokesperson, Captain Mavela Masondo, no casualties were reported at the time of the fire.

Greenville shacks, situated on the corner of Grenville and Vincent Tshabalala/London roads in Lombardy West left many dwellers homeless with all their valuables perished in the blaze.

In their efforts to respond to the call for assistance, the Lions International Club requested the community of Greenville to compile a list with all their needs.

The list, said Ward 81 councillor Irene Rugheimer who is also a member of the club, was used to buy as many pairs of shoes as possible with funding donated by the members.

“There was a donation of R8 000 from Lions clubs of Pretoria South and Alberton as well as a private R1 000 donation by the District Governor of Lions,” said Rugheimer.

“Lions International Clubs always assist in times of disaster worldwide. Over and above the financial contribution, clothing and food items were also donated.”

The councillor said Lions serve adding that it has been like that since they first began in 1917.

She said their clubs are places where individuals join together to give their valuable time and effort to improving their communities and the world.

According to Rugheimer Lions International continue to extend their helping hand to those who are in need citing the donations to the Knysna fire that happened about a year ago and another fire incident in Alexandra last year as well as shack fires in Tshwane and many others.

Rugheimer said both the children and their parents were happy to receive the donation as well as the members of the club for helping out in the time of need.

Details: Irene Rugheimer 072 409 6594.

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