Pamela helps Joseph find a second chance

Johannesburg-born Pamela Green proves that humanity can go a long way.

Pamela recently saved a young man’s life, when he was begging for employment on the streets of Sandton.

She gave him a second chance in life.

Pamela is the mother of a 10-year-old boy, but still finds time to help others in need.

“I am passionate about making life easier for everyone and re-instilling humanity and dignity, whether it’s a free hug for a colleague who is having a bad day, or collecting clothing for xenophobic attack victims. Or simply stopping to ask a security guard his name, when he opens the door at a complex, and wishing him a good day,” said Pamela.

Her love for helping people started at an early age.

During her primary school years, she would volunteer at orphanages and old age homes.

After school she travelled overseas to study social work. She soon changed her mind and studied education instead.

Pamela taught junior primary school and loved it, but eventually went into the cellular insurance industry.

With all the changes in her life, she did not lose the spirit of caring and decided to start doing social upliftment projects in her free time.

Two years ago, Pamela went through a difficult time in her life and she needed someone to help her through it.

“It is important to pay it forward and remember where you come from.

“That is why I am so driven to help people who just need a break, who just need a second chance, while maintaining their dignity,” said Pamela.

Pamela recently helped Joseph Phukubje, who was standing at the traffic lights with his CV and matric certificate, requesting employment.

She describes her meeting with Joseph as an an act of faith.

“A few negative events in my life that week had brought me to that traffic light and I was trying to figure out why all these events had taken place.

“When I saw Joseph I kind of knew that’s why I needed to be at the traffic light at that moment and I went to speak with him,” said Pamela.

She gave Joseph her time and listened to how he had ended up on the streets and that is what touched her; he just wanted to provide for his family.

Pamela saw the urgent need to help Joseph and she shared his story on her Facebook page. She asked her friends to help find employment for him.

Within hours, the post had gone viral and job offers began pouring in.

Days later and with Pamela’s help, Joseph landed a job at a call centre consultant company.

Pamela is happy she was able to help Joseph and give him a second chance.

“I find joy in helping others and seeing my son wanting to share my desire to help those in need,” said Pamela.

“My biggest accomplishment is instilling empathy, generosity and kindness in my son. I beam with pride when I watch him reach out to those in need. It is vital that we teach these lessons to our children. It is the best gift we can give them,” said Pamela.

“Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about. Be kind to others. You never know whose world you can change with a small act of kindness and that is what I strive for,” said Pamela.

With July being Mandela Month, Pamela created the Pamela Green #SecondChance Facebook page and hopes to help others like Joseph find a second chance in life.

“In light of Mandela Day on July 18, I will be posting the stories I have received from people requesting help on the 67 #SecondChances page, and I appeal to everyone to reach out and change their worlds. At least 67 lives can be changed, at least 67 #secondchances can be given,” said Pamela.

Visit the page at https://www.facebook.com/PamGreenSecondChances?pnref=story