Christmas arrives early for The Matthew 25 Project with donation of Wendy house
The house, furnished with bright colours to create a warm environment for the children, was proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora.
Christmas arrived early for the children and staff of The Matthew 25 Project, who received a heart-warming donation of a three-bedroom Wendy house.
The house, furnished with bright colours to create a warm environment for the children, was proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora with the aim of providing much-needed space and comfort for the children.
Speaking at the unveiling of the house on November 20, Gail Wilson of Rotary expressed gratitude to HOT 102.7 FM for joining the initiative by assisting with flooring and furnishing the home.
“We are delighted to have chosen The Matthew 25 Project. We bought the house and then asked Carol Foster to give us a list of what they needed.
“One of our members approached HOT 102.7 FM for assistance, and they were happy to come on board.”
Gail explained that the project began in March last year when she learned about The Matthew 25 Project through her daughter, who had been dropping off donations.
“We made a proposal to Rotary, and it was finally approved after careful consideration. The process took time because we had to ensure everything was in place like fire safety equipment, insurance, and other regulations. Once those requirements were met, we were ready to proceed.”
She added that a Wendy house was chosen because The Matthew 25 Project rents its premises.
“If they move, the house can be relocated, ensuring it remains a valuable resource.”
Rotary Club president Garth Smithard, said: “I’m very impressed with how we’ve changed lives, especially for the younger generation.
It’s heart-warming to know they now have a brighter future to look forward to. It was tough to walk into that small room that was shared by everyone. This donation has created a whole lot of new freedom.”
The founders of the NPO, pastor Garry and Carol Foster said moving some of the children from the main house into the new Wendy house will free up capacity.
“This has been a long-awaited answer to the organisation’s prayers. We are totally blown away by the generosity of the public,” said Garry.
The successful completion of the Wendy house involved contributions from various people, including those who assisted with plumbing and electrical work.
The Matthew 25 Project serve as an emergency place of safety for children.
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