WATCH: Brackendowns CPF, partners honour Madiba’s legacy by giving back to Alberton community
Residents in need received warm meals, clothing, blankets and toys as the Brackendowns CPF, Sentinel Security and community partners marked Mandela Day with a heartfelt day of giving at Bracken Park Community Hall.
The spirit of Mandela Day was alive in Alberton on July 18 as the Brackendowns CPF, together with Sentinel Security and community partners, spent the day giving back to residents in need at Bracken Park Community Hall.
The initiative focused on supporting vulnerable members of the community with warm soup, bread, and clothing, while encouraging residents to come together in the spirit of service.
Brackendowns CPF patrol coordinator Eugene Venter said the day was about making a real difference to people whose struggles patrol members witnessed every day.
@albertonrecord The spirit of Mandela Day was alive in Alberton on July 18 as the Brackendowns CPF, together with Sentinel Security and community partners, spent the day giving back to residents in need at Bracken Park Community Hall. The initiative focused on supporting vulnerable members of the community with warm soup, bread, and clothing, while encouraging residents to come together in the spirit of service. Brackendowns CPF patrol coordinator Eugene Venter said the day was about making a real difference to people whose struggles patrol members witnessed every day. Full story on albertonrecord.co.za
“Today is just a series of giving back,” said Venter. “Being out on the street patrolling, we can see the struggles on the streets for real. We can see how people are battling out there.”
He described the opportunity to hand out food and clothing as a heartwarming moment for patrollers, adding that they do not often get to experience the politer side of things. Venter also thanked everyone who helped make the event possible.
Sentinel Security operations manager Sean Ramsden said the company embraced the Mandela Day tradition of dedicating 67 minutes to serving others.
“Today is 67 minutes of giving back to our community,” he said. Ramsden explained that Sentinel Security donated a lot of food supplies, as well as clothing, baby clothing, toys and stuff like that to our community, adding that the aim was to ensure 67 minutes don’t go wasted.
Tracey Owgan of the Brackendowns CPF said the event honoured Madiba’s legacy by bringing hope to those who needed it most.
According to Owgan, volunteers provided food, bread, soup, and clothing while working to build that bond and reunite our community back together. “It’s an inspiration where we can give hope and bring people together,” she said.
