Boiketlong Pub and Grill gives back to the community
Boiketlong Pub and Grill leads a fight against poverty.
Arebaokeng Hospice received donations from Boiketlong Pub and Grill.
Boiketlong Pub and Grill spearheads a fight against poverty in the community of Tembisa.
On June 23 Boiketlong Pub and Grill partnered with Fine ST crew, Street fame clothing brand and Tembisa Gigs to donate much-needed goods to Arebaokeng Hospice.
The event’s co-ordinator, Oupa Letsoalo, said the reason the donation was done is that the tavern has realised that there are a lot of charity organisations that need help in the township.
“This is charity contribution which we do under the banner of ‘All Stars, Heels and Torn jeans’, an event we host to raise funds.
“There are also other events we host at Boiketlong Pub and Grill. We give a portion of the proceeds to assist the community wherever we can,” said Letsoalo.
Letsoalo added that businesses which sell liquor need to play a positive role in fighting poverty in the community.
“Local restaurants, taverns, shisa nyamas and pubs are making a lot of money in the community.
“These businesses are dependent on community support. Therefore they must respond when the community is requesting for assistance,” explained Letsoalo.
He said Boiketlong Pub and Grill has created a relationship with Arebaokeng Hospice where the pub will assist continuously wherever they can.
Letsoalo said other taverns must take an example from this deed and always assist charity organisations in building a better community.
Fine ST crew’s Hlayisani Masia said their organisation is a Ford lovers association but they are also fully involved in charity work in the community.
“When we get a request for assistance from the community we try our best to help.
“We received a partnership request from Boiketlong Pub and Grill and they made us aware of the needs at Arebaokeng Hospice.
“Today we are here to help Arebaokeng Hospice on some of the needs they have.
“One of the objectives of this crew is to give back to the needy and vulnerable people in the community,” said Masia.
Arebaokeng Hospice’s Sister Valerie Njeje said they are very happy with the intervention especially because the gesture is done by young people.
“I encourage them to do more to help the community.
“They came previously to asses where we need help and today they came to donate.
“We are grateful for the gesture,” said Njeje.
