AIM Centre in need of goods for second-hand shop
AIM centre is a workshop for the physically disabled and it attracts people with disabilities from Kensington, Bez Valley, Edenvale and surrounding areas.
The Advancement to Independence through Movement (AIM) Centre is in need of donations for its second-hand shop situated at Darras centre, Kensington.
AIM centre is a non-profit protective workshop which provides work activities, skills training and development for people with disabilities.
It attracts people with disabilities from Kensington, Bez Valley, Edenvale and surrounding areas.
“The second-hand shop generates financial assistance for the centre which is always in need of donations and sponsorship as the projects only bring in limited funds,” said Bernice Michalec, the project coordinator.
“We appreciate any donation and accept furniture, clothes, toys and books – anything people may not use anymore in their homes are accepted because we are currently running low on goods,” said Michalec.
AIM Centre, which is situated in the heart of Kensington, provides meaningful work for its 35 participants
Apart from projects and contract work, participants also engage in a variety of enriching activities including:
• Group physiotherapy which is compulsory for the participants as it helps to maintain and improve physical well-being.
• Literacy and numeracy classes to boost participants’ competency in mathematics.
• Art classes gives participants with a flair for the visual arts a chance to engage in bi-weekly art classes.
• Psycho-social programmes are aimed at educating participants on, and creating awareness about, important social issues including the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
• Individual counselling to first-assist participants.
These activities improve the quality of all participants’ lives. The also receive a daily, balanced meal five days a week.
Participants are involved in projects which include assembling and packaging of products.
The project is also aimed at alleviating poverty and generating income for the participants.
“We also welcome projects. If a company is looking for people to do assembling or packaging of products they can approach us.
“We inspect what type of job it is, and if it’s safe for the participants, we are more than happy to do it,” said Michalec.
Donations can be dropped off at the shop at 79 Orion Street, Kensington.
For more information about the centre contact Michalec on 011 616 5041 or go to www.aim4independence.co.za
