ENokuthula Memorial Park, UPCSA donate essentials to Tholakele Children’s Home in Kwa-Thema
ENokuthula Memorial Park by CalgroM3, together with the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa, donated clothes, toys, books and other essential items to Tholakele Children's Home, reaffirming their commitment to supporting vulnerable children and encouraging the community to give back.
Kwa-Thema – ENokuthula Memorial Park by CalgroM3, in partnership with the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA), recently donated pre-loved clothes, toys, books, party packs and other essential items to Tholakele Children’s Home, bringing smiles to both the children and staff.
The initiative formed part of the company’s corporate social investment programme, which aims to give back to communities through meaningful partnerships.
ENokuthula Memorial Park Manager, Albert Molemisi, said supporting the community is an important responsibility for businesses.
“The importance of donating is showing support to the community. As much as a business is privately owned, it should also be responsible for becoming a pillar of hope in the community.
“When people need support, businesses should work hand in hand with the community,” he said.
Molemisi explained that partnering with the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa was a
natural choice because of the important role churches play in society.
“We collaborated with the church because we believe it is a pillar of the community. It is where people go when they need hope, encouragement and support.
“Having the church involved reflects the values we uphold as a company,” he added.
In addition to donating clothes, toys and books for the children, the company also presented party packs for the youngsters and appreciation gifts for the staff at the home.
According to Molemisi, the donations were funded through the company’s corporate social investment campaign, with resources specifically allocated to community outreach initiatives.
Although this was ENokuthula Memorial Park’s first visit to Tholakele Children’s Home, Molemisi said it would not be the last.
“As a company, we support various community initiatives and organisations in need.
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“This is our first time working with this children’s home, but we are looking forward to running more outreach campaigns for the children in future,” Molemisi said.
He added that while many people know ENokuthula Memorial Park as a place that supports families during times of loss, the company also wants to be recognised for uplifting the communities it serves.
“We want the community to know that while they come to us during difficult times, we also appreciate their support and want to give back wherever we can,” he cited.
UPCSA and the Church in society remember Phindiwe Mjakuca, saying that, as a church, their role is to guide, help, and assist.
“We help young people to understand the bible, God’s ways and help where we can through initiatives and projects.
“I believe our partnership with this company will help us motivate children in this home,” she mentioned.
“The biggest goal is to remind these children that they are important, valued, loved and recognised.
“Ours is to motivate and remind them that there are people who care about them out there.”
Church members rendered prayer and words of motivation and guidance. Social worker at the Children’s Home, Nosisa Sotsaka, said the home relies heavily on donations to meet the daily needs of the children in its care.
“We depend largely on donations. Every donation we receive, whether someone considers it small or no longer useful to them, makes a big difference to us,” she said.
Sotsaka explained that winter clothing is especially valuable as the home continues to receive new children throughout the year.
“We don’t have a specific intake period. Children are admitted whenever the need arises, so donations of clothes are always important.
“Even if we don’t use everything immediately, we are able to keep items for children who arrive later,” she said.
The home currently cares for 40 children and requires ongoing support to provide for their daily needs.
“Our biggest daily needs include fuel because the children travel to school every day, as well as food, fruit and vegetables to ensure they receive healthy meals in line with the Department of Social Development’s requirements.
“We also always need cleaning materials and toiletries such as toilet paper,” she said.
Sotsaka expressed gratitude for the donation from CalgroM3 and the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa to ENokuthula Memorial Park.
“We are very happy to receive these donations,” she added.
She encouraged members of the public to support the children’s home.
“Anyone who would like to donate is welcome to visit us at any time. We operate 24 hours a day, so there is no need to make an appointment.
“Visitors simply sign our visitors’ book when they arrive, and after making a donation, they receive a letter of appreciation,” she concluded.
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