Interwaste provides over R380 000 in support of Casa Caritas

INTERWASTE, a leading local waste management business, has increased its support to one of its long-standing charities, Casa Caritas.

As of June, Interwaste will have donated over R380 000 to support this home for the physically and mentally handicapped in Van Riebeeck Park.

The monetary donations have been used to build a more functional bathroom and a much-needed hoist system, used to lift and move disabled residents, as required.

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According to Interwaste CEO, Allan Willcocks, there is a dire need to assist charities that provide selfless life-long care to physically and mentally disabled people.

“As a family business, one that is dedicated to our staff and their well-being, we understand there are many families out there who live in far more difficult circumstances and believe that supporting those in need is a key value. As such, in 2010, we started working with Casa Caritas in support of Interwaste’s staff that have family members living at the home.”

Interwaste provides the home with groceries, is helping to build the perimeter wall and have provided a bus for the transport of residents, as well as give ongoing support at Casa Caritas’ regular fund-raising events.

“In the latest project, we have been responsible for the refurbishment and upliftment of the bathroom within the residence. Key to this refurbishment is the addition of a ceiling hoist, which enables the nurses and caregivers to lift the children, either partially or fully disabled, and of different weights and heights, both in and out the bath – which was previously done manually,” adds Willcocks.

Says CEO of Casa Caritas, Adri Kruger: “Our staff are often expected to work in very trying circumstances, placing them under emotional and physical strain. Bathing the residents and taking them to the toilet is a constant battle and the implementation of a bathroom that is more functional, with a technologically advanced hoist system, is a very welcomed addition, one which we are very grateful to Interwaste for.”

“Providing the best care for your family is something that we all strive to do. Through this project we believe we are doing just this, in our own small way, as we are able to provide much-needed assistance for our extended Interwaste family,” concludes Willcocks.

Casa Caritas was established in 1973 and is a residential care facility providing care to physically and mentally disabled persons who are unable to be trained or educated.

The centre is administrated by a controlling body which consists of professional people from the community and are dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for all residents, including skilled nursing, physical therapy and recreational activities.