IT was Christmas in July for the Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare organisation after they received a large donation of foodstuffs on Mandela Day.
Local businessmen, Clayton Wayne and Aubrey Ngobo from Ibhubesi Inkosi, and WT Botha from Extreme Workshop, teamed up with Amanzimtoti Lion, André Beetge, to deliver a massive contribution to the Warner Beach-based organisation.
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Not only did they donate a large quantity of sugar, rice, mielie meal, blankets, tea, samp, tinned food and toiletries, but Wayne also got their 12-year-old car in for a service, donated R10 000 for fuel and has promised to purchase a run-around car for them, to enable them to efficiently service the community.
Social worker, Sandra Govender, was immensely grateful and teary-eyed. In her 26 years working there, it has always been an uphill battle with funding and food being little to none. “Despite losing all funding from government and not receiving any donations from businesses, we have managed to stay open because of the goodness of the community,” said Govender.
Member of Parliament in the Durban South area, Tim Brauteseth, joined Beetge in the Mandela Day activities and vowed to meet with Parliament to find out why the welfare no longer receives government funding.
“We are overwhelmed by the donation to our society. It has been tough times at the welfare where unemployment, poverty and lack of funding has been the order of the day. However, it is with the support of people like you that help us make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We are in awe of these amazing people that have assisted us. Words are not enough to express our gratitude,” said chairperson Jenny Smith.
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Beetge made an appeal for residents to clear their cupboards and to donate towards organisations such as the welfare, hospice, SPCA and Helpende Hand. “As the country slips deeper into the darkness of poverty and unemployment due to maladministration, the role played by these organisations is of vital importance not only to feed but also to clothe the poor who, albeit not unwilling to work, are unable to find employment.
“Imagine what it must feel like to look into the eyes of a cold, hungry child and being unable to satisfy their needs? We ask that you open your hearts, your cupboards and your purses to assist the less fortunate,” he said.
Donations can be dropped off at their charity shop at 2 Hall Road in Warner Beach, from Mondays to Fridays between 08:00 and 12:00. Alternatively, contact them on 031 916 2274 or use their banking details to make a donation: Kingsburgh Child and Family Welfare, Nedbank Galleria, Account number: 1184922179, Reference: donation.
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