A MERE six months after securing its first home, the Elders Voice KZN this week signed for its sixth home which will in no time be opened, functioning and filled with happy, comfortable senior citizens.
The NGO is making great strides in the short time its been operating.
The next home to house the senior citizens is situated in Linscott Road, Athlone Park. All homes function by means of shared living, where the initial deposit is covered by donations but from then on, the residents of the home pay their way.
The first home: New doors open for The Elders Voice
The pensioner residents of many of the homes, which are all sited locally, have created home-made goods which are sold to raise funds and sustain the homes.
“As all our homes are put together from furniture donated by the community, there is loads of love in these homes,” said founder Joanne Herbst.
She explained that the NGO opened a home at 8 Lomond Lane on 1 January. The house at 55 Linscott Road will open on 1 February. “This means we now have six homes within the Amanzimtoti area, assisting 47 people,” she said.
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“We have initiated successful, sustainable projects and the community have been supporting, which helps immensely. The shared living homes are working well and we aim to have 12 houses by end of this year.”
The Elders Voice KZN has space for 10 SASSA pensioners. “Contact me on 079-028-6379 to see how we can assist you. If unable to call, Whatsapp or send me a message and I will call you back,” said Joanne.
Follow The Elders Voice KZN on Facebook to keep up to date with the NGO’s progress.
To make a donation: FNB cheque account, branch code – 250655, account number – 62591728468. To make donations of furniture or anything else for the homes, contact Joanne.
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