Non-profit organisation still helping flood victims

IT has been just over one year since the devastating floods in KZN which affected many families around the province.

The Church Alliance for Social Transformation (CAST) non-profit organisation, based in Westville, has been on the front lines in providing emergency food relief and essential items through their 14 partner churches and numerous organisations, to assist displaced residents who were accommodated in community halls.

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In the wake of the flood, CAST connected with KwaNdengezi Local Church in Outer West Durban, led by Senior Pastor Strydom Msomi.

“CAST came at a tough time when people had lost hope after the floods. CAST assisted us in bringing hope back to the community,” recalls Msomi. “When we received the donations, we did not keep it to ourselves and think it’s only for the people who attend church, but it also reached other families.”

CAST has since begun the second phase of their flood response by working alongside their partner churches to identify families most in need of assistance in rebuilding their homes.

“One of our priorities has been to help restore the dignity of those who lost everything so they can live safely with all their basic needs met,” says George Mwaura, CAST’s PR and fundraising manager.

Seven families in KwaNdengezi have benefited from this project, and CAST hopes to reach more families this year.

The organisation invites golfers and businesses to support this initiative by playing, sponsoring, or making a donation towards their Golf Day Fundraiser taking place on Friday, June 9 at Kloof Country Club. Contact CAST by emailing info@cast.org.za or call 031 266 8830.

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