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Make a wish come true for these NPOs

Help local NPOs to spread some Christmas cheer.

There is no doubt that Benoni’s charity organisations are on Santa’s nice list. For the past year, they have worked tirelessly to tend to the needs of those less-fortunate. Let us join hands in making their festive wishes come true.

The Animal Guardians (TAG)
• Wet/dry cat and dog food.
• Doggie and kitty treats.
• Building supplies for ongoing kennel upgrades.
• Monetary donations can be made to: TAG/Standard Bank (cheque account)/account number: 10106261256/branch code: 051001/Reference “Christmas”.
WhatsApp Annie Jungmann on 076 330 5736 or visit 86 Cloverdene Road, Van Ryn, Benoni.

Queen Madonsela Stimulation Centre
• Four big cooking pots.
• Four-plate gas stove.
• Plastic bowls (20).
• Food hampers.
• Microwave.
Contact Sibongile Bodibe on 074 354 6966 or Mosime on 065 365 7959.

Benoni Child Welfare
• Urn.
• Muggs (50).
• Small plastic plates (50).
• Cleaning products.
• A4 reams white paper.

Colin House
• Industrial sandwich press.
• Large electric frying pan.
• Hand blender.
• School stationery.
• Washing powder.
Contact Vanessa Carelse on 011 849 5241.

Benoni SPCA
• Safety boots for field officers.
• Sheets of clear view fence.
• Bricks.
Contact them on 011 894 2814.

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Pug Rescue SA
• Cleaning products including automatic washing powder, pine gel, dishwashing liquid, garbage bags and garage style paper rolls.
• Mops and brooms.
• Doggie products including Purl shampoo, F10 shampoo and unscented wet wipes.
• Husky sachets with gravy.
Contact Lezelle Mills on 074 720 1131 or email fundraising@pugrescue.co.za

The Murphy Cat Project (TMCP)
• Cat/kitten wet and dry food.
• Aloe-free wet wipes.
• Kitty toys.
• Blankets.
• Monetary donations can be made to:
TMCP
Standard Bank
10165201175
Contact Cecilia Morris on 072 463 6916 or visit the TMCP charity shop at 119 Mowbray Avenue, Western Extension.

Kids Haven
• Casio fx-82ZA PLUS scientific calculators (school-approved).
• Part-time work, internships, learnerships, holiday jobs and skills training.
• Sponsor one child’s complete education for 2026 including tuition, uniforms, stationery, textbooks and additional expenses.
• Host a child for a holiday meal, day out, or family activity.
• Swimming pool maintenance at the Kids Haven village.
Contact Khethiwe Zwane-Mnyanda via email at volunteers@kidshaven.co.za or call 060 752 8806.

East Rand Palliative Care (ERPC), formerly Hospice East Rand
Christmas care packages for home-based care patients who are struggling financially, including:
• Toiletries.
• Treats.
• Non-perishable food.
Donations can be delivered to 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension or call 011 422 1531.

Farrarmere Gardens
Nelia du Plessis will be hosting a Christmas party for Farrarmere Gardens on December 15 and needs:
• 300 boerewors rolls.
• Sweet packets, cold drink and gifts for 70 children.
• 180 festive care packages including high protein non-perishable foods, pantry staples and toiletries.
• Fresh fruit.
Contact Nelia on 082 669 6532.

Matthew 25 Project
• Donations of toys, clothing, books and household items towards the charity shop.
• Contributions towards groceries and toiletries.
• Monetary donations can be made to: The Matthew 25 Project/FNB Northmead Square/account number: 629 047 80 972/Ref: Christmas cheer
Contact Carol Foster on 083 327 615.

Salvation Army Benoni Goodwill Centre
• Non-perishable food
• Toiletries
• Sweets and treats
• Donations of pre-loved items to be sold at its dedicated thrift shop.
Contact Captain Zandile Mkhize on 011 422 441.
Donations can be delivered to 117 Howard Avenue, Benoni.

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Jani de Beer

Jani went from working as a student intern for the Boksburg Advertiser to being employed as a junior journalist in 2004. Taking time out to start a family, she returned to the Caxton family in 2022 as senior journalist for the Benoni City Times. Her passion is telling her community's stories.

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