End Mandela Month by helping abused and abandoned children and babies
The home has a host of ways for people to get involved and has released a wish list with their big and small needs.
CHILDREN and caregivers at the Isiaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary have brainstormed a few ways in which they can open their doors to donors and sponsors during Mandela Month.
Hoping to rope in the much-needed support, the sanctuary, which serves as a safe haven for abandoned and abused children and babies, is a non-profit organisation based on The Bluff.
As the need for a safety home grows, the sanctuary’s demands become higher and during July, residents and businesses are afforded many ways in which they can get involved in giving back.
The sanctuary’s Youandi Gillain, said no child is turned away from being helped. “We run the home as a family, where each child that comes through our doors are made to feel like they belong. They are loved and cared for, but most importantly, made to feel safe.
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“Therefore, we have found ways in which donors can get involved in our homely sanctuary. Residents or businesses can donate a meal, not only on Mandela Day, but throughout the month of July.
“If you enjoy cooking, you can consider giving staff a break and donate supper, for instance. Our children love all kinds of food, but it cannot be too hot or spicy. Meals they enjoy are curries, pasta, stews, burgers, pizzas or wors rolls.
“We also have our storage box collection drive, where people can donate storage boxes, which are always needed. With so many children coming through our doors, we go through lots of clothing. We are in need of 85l storage boxes with lids. Our goal is 100 boxes, and every box counts. The boxes allow us to have easy access to items when we need it, and we can separate and store items by size.
“Not allowing the love and support provided by our caregivers to go unnoticed, we also have an option to spoil a caregiver.
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“Without the caregivers, we would not be a family. Our mom, dad and aunties make our house a home. They love, wipe tears, fill tummies, clean bums and stay up at night to take care of everyone.
“We have five women and one man who provide excellent care to all the babies and children who come through our doors. Any spoils for them would be appreciated. Our home is not funded by the government and we rely on our community. We are a registered non-profit and public benefit organisation, and are able to give a tax certificate,” said Gillain.
For those who are up to the challenge to make the sanctuary better, there is a need for a standing freezer, chest freezer, fridge with freezer, TV, and laptops for the children to use for homework. Removing of rubble and replacing kitchen cupboards are also needed.
For more information or to get involved, call 062 013 7955 or WhatsApp 084 488 1359.
Wish list:
· Long life milk
· Peanut butter
· Oil
· Margarine
· Noodles
· Stock cubes
· Chicken spices
· Beef spices
· All spices/ Aromat
· Frozen corn
· Frozen peas
· Butternut
· Potatoes
· Onions
· Meat (beef, chicken, lamb or pork)
· Bananas
· Naartjies
· Oranges
· Tinned tomatoes and onions
· Biscuits
· Cheese sauce
· Coffee
· Yoghurt
Medical
· Stilpane syrup
· Pain tablets
· Cough mixtures
· Smecta
· Nurofen syrup
· Rhinex
· Allergex
· Empaped
Toiletries
· Roll on (boys and girls)
· Toilet paper
· Air freshener
· Tooth brushes (babies and teens)
· Toothpaste (children’s and normal)
· Petroleum jelly
Babies
· Infacare 1,2 and 3
· Baby liquid soap
· Baby shampoo
· Nappies
· Wet wipes
Cleaning
· Dishwashing liquid
· Bleach
· Domestos
· Washing powder
· Fabric softener
· Black bags
· Handy Andy
· Jeyes fluid
· Pine gel
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