MES celebrates a successful 2016
MES also successfully implemented a recycling and garden services project
MES Kempton Park held a special function for volunteers and supporters, thanking them for their valuable contribution to the success of the branch in 2016.
Highlights for the year, from January to October, included the distribution of over 2 000 food parcels, 11 298 meals served at the community kitchen and 1 376 meals at the after-school programme.
The GROW job rehabilitation programme ensured 52 job placements.
MES also successfully implemented a recycling and garden services project. The overnight shelter at MES can currently cater for 42 clients and over the 10-month period, more than 80 outreaches were held at the shelter.
Key events for 2017 include:
• Barnyard fundraising event: February 16. Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets will sell at R160 a person. For more information, call Duane on 082-348-8639 or Aloma on 082-652-3398.
• Winter hope: June 1-20
• Mandela Day outreaches: July 18
• Kids festival: August 26
