Child Welfare donors get breakfast on Valentine’s Day
As part of their fundraising initiatives, the staff members at the organisation also washed all the cars of the guests
CHILD Welfare Kempton Park hosted a breakfast appreciation morning for its sponsors on Valentine’s Day.
The event was a way for the NGO to thank all the people and organisations which have contributed, and continue to contribute, to child welfare.
“This was our small token of appreciation to say that we see and acknowledge the ways you contribute to the organisation. It might not seem like much but to child welfare and the community we serve it makes a huge difference,” senior social worker, Alice Tandi, told guests.
The NGO showed appreciation to its various donors and supporters, including church organisations, other shelters and ordinary people who donate their time and money.
Child Welfare Kempton’s new director, Makha Thusi, also gave a presentation during the morning to inform and update donors and guests on the work the organisation does.
One of the projects they run is a poverty alleviation programme.
“Somebody said here that a child should never go hungry and this is very true – because, if a child goes hungry, that slows down the development process of that child,” Thusi explained.
However, Child Welfare Kempton Park also faces various challenges which make it even more difficult for them to achieve their goals of nurturing the community.
“We have financial challenges which make it hard for us to be able to deploy more resources to the communities we service. Although we are subsidised by the Department of Social Services, because all NGOs and NPOs are vying for this small piece of cake, it is not possible to get enough money to be able to render our services comfortably.”
Furthermore, the subsidy from the government is often paid out late.
Thusi implored the community to help in whichever way they could, whether it be by donating money or goods, or just by giving their time through voluntary services.
“We need the money to be able to reach out to the communities as well as to upskill our staff members.”
Certificates of acknowledgement and appreciation were awarded to those who have made a difference to child welfare. Kempton Express also received a certificate.
In the meantime outside, and as part of their fundraising initiatives, staff members of the organisation washed the cars of the guests, so when the morning was over everyone left in a clean car.
