One of the many improvements during the extensive revamp of John Wesley Children’s Home was putting in new flooring throughout most of the facility. Emperors Palace’s Agent Mangena checks the quality of the flooring with the home's social worker, Martie Pienaar. Photograph: Yolanda van der Stoep.
Emperors Palace has given John Wesley Children’s Home in Kempton Park a major facelift, much to the delight of the home’s teenage residents.
A team from Emperors Palace, with the help of a few generous suppliers, have been busy for a number of weeks creating a home away from home environment for the neglected, abused or abandoned teenage girls the home caters for.
At a cost of about R300 000, the home was repainted, inside and out, new floors, skirting boards, cupboards and ceilings with downlights were installed, the kitchen was restyled, bathrooms revamped and an extra room with bathroom facilities was created.
In addition, two staff offices were improved, a school workstation for the residents was built, two solar geysers were installed while substantial electrical work was also carried out.
One of the big improvements everyone at the home is thrilled about is a new water tank and pressure pump which now allows a few residents to have hot showers at the same time. Emperors Palace’s Agent Mangena explains to social worker Martie Pienaar and the home’s manager, Lilian le Roux, how the pump works. Photograph: by Yolanda van der Stoep.
As part of the new look kitchen, Emperors Palace also donated a new five-plate gas stove. The home’s manager, Lilian le Roux, prepares to test it out while social worker Martie Pienaar and the project manager for the renovation, Emperors Palace’s Agent Mangena, look on. Photograph: Yolanda van der Stoep.
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