City of Giants Church sought to make the lives of people living with disability better by rolling out a donation drive of wheelchairs and essential healthcare equipment in Tsutsumani on August 4.

The church’s head pastor Sicelo Mathenjwa revealed that the handover marked the latest phase of a targeted outreach programme spearheaded by the church, designed to reach 100 community members across various neighbourhoods, focusing specifically on people living with disabilities.

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Mathenjwa said, “We have encountered many individuals living with disabilities who face significant barriers to mobility, healthcare access, and everyday living. These experiences challenged us to move beyond words of encouragement and provide tangible support that can make a real difference in people’s lives.”

He said they believe the church has a responsibility to stand alongside the vulnerable, restore hope where it has been lost, and demonstrate God’s love through practical service.

Rather than acting alone, the church worked closely with community workers and local leaders, who have first-hand knowledge of the conditions families in Tsutsumani live with, to identify who would benefit most from the intervention. It’s an approach Mathenjwa believes was central to the programme’s impact. “We aim to restore dignity, improve mobility, and enhance the quality of life for the beneficiaries, while providing practical support to their families and caregivers.”

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The donation went well beyond wheelchairs and included walkers, rollators and elbow crutches to support mobility, among others.
Mathenjwa said that the initiative was not a one-off feel-good moment as it formed part of the continuing social responsibility programme through which the church blends spiritual care with tangible, material support. “As resources become available, through partnerships, donations, and the generosity of individuals and organisations, we intend to continue reaching more communities and expanding the programme to assist even more families.”

That expansion, however, hinges on partnerships, and this phase of the rollout was made possible by financial backing from FNB, to which Mathenjwa said they are grateful.
He concluded that by giving assistive equipment and essential healthcare resources, they want to empower people living with disabilities, ease the burden on families and caregivers and inspire others to join them in building caring, inclusive and compassionate communities.

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