Child Welfare shares their heritage
She also thanked all the volunteer community members who have served on the organisation's board of management.
Child Welfare Germiston shared the story of its 109-year history as the country marked Heritage Month.
On August 12, 1912, members of the community of Germiston held a meeting to establish an organisation that would serve the interests of the community and protect vulnerable children and their families.
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“One hundred and nine years later, Child Welfare Germiston still fulfils the initial vision and mission of the organisation. The core of our services has not changed. Poverty, vulnerability and huge socio-economic challenges remain challenges face by our community. The organisation has, however, grown in leaps and bounds, both in size and professionalism,” said Barbara Bouwer, director of Child Welfare Germiston.
“Initially served by volunteers, the community is now served by qualified and trained social workers and social auxiliary workers, with support staff needed to provide our services on different levels.
“Our birthday month has been filled with surprise donations, support from both corporate and individual community members who have knowingly and unknowingly celebrated our birthday month with us.”
August saw Johnson Matthey SA sponsoring 100 food parcels, which could be handed out to vulnerable families and their children, addressing their most basic need for nutrition.
“Corporate financial investment in the services we render is one strategy to grow our services and improve our impact through growing our visibility, creating awareness and securing support. Thank you to each corporate who believes in our services and the difference it makes.
“A special shout out to Gundle Plastics Group, Johnson Matthey SA and NGK Spark Plugs for making a commitment to our beneficiaries,” said Bouwer.
She thanked those who invested time, skills, donated clothes, office furniture, groceries or pre-loved second-hand goods towards the organisation.
She also thanked all the volunteer community members who have served on the organisation’s board of management.
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Marietta Lombard (Editor) germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za, or (Journalists) Busi Vilakazi busiv@caxton.co.za
