MES to host Golf Day as fund-raiser for after school programme

Patrons and donors are invited to be a part of the day to help raise funds for the Kempton Park branch after school programme.

November 14, 2020

Heleen Rossouw 2 minutes read

At MES Kempton Park's after school programme, learners such as Samkelisiwe Mabaso might be blessed with a bigger space for their playground, their own ablution facilities and a place they can call their own. Patrons and donors are invited to be part of the annual Charity Golf Day to help raise funds for the Kempton Park branch after school programme. The cost per four ball is R1 600, or sponsor a hole from R800 to R1 600.

Mould Empower Serve (MES) Kempton Park will be hosting its annual Charity Golf Day at the ERPM Golf Club in Boksburg on November 27.

Patrons and donors are invited to be a part of the day to help raise funds for the Kempton Park branch after school programme. The cost per four ball is R1 600, or sponsor a hole from R800 to R1 600.

“It is a privilege to finally be able and host this event as it had been postponed due to Covid-19 regulations. What is even more exciting is that this year our Kempton Park branch celebrates its 10th anniversary and being able to connect with our donors and supporters in this way is very special,” said MES Kempton Park branch manager Helena van Blerk.

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Lihle Mkutswana is one of MES Kempton Park's after school programme learners. With this annual Charity Golf Day, players and sponsors can help expand MES' after school facilities and activities.

Owethu Dire is also one of MES Kempton Park's after school programme learners. With this annual Charity Golf Day, players and sponsors can help expand MES' after school facilities and activities.

The MES Kempton Park branch was opened on August 1, 2010 after a group of concerned members of the community came together to address the increasing problem of homelessness and poverty in the inner city.

“The impact that the branch has made so far is evident in the number of lives changed and the real stories that continue to be told by the people who have found help and a home at MES Kempton Park,” adds Leona Pienaar, CEO of MES.

The range of programmes offered by the branch has grown from the initial overnight shelter and food relief programme to include an after school programme (ASP) for the inner city learners, a job and life rehabilitation programme for adults, and a variety of spiritual enrichment initiatives.

“I would like to encourage everyone in Kempton Park to get involved; whether it is playing or sponsoring a hole or sponsoring a prize or sharing this invite far and wide! Your contribution will make a definite impact as proceeds will go towards the development of our new ASP facility,” adds van Blerk.

MES has recently acquired these premises, and have set plans to expand their after school programme as an urgent priority. This expansion will mean the children will have a bigger space for their playground, their own ablution facilities and a place they can call their own.

Events such as the annual Charity Golf Day play an integral role in providing financial support for the various outreach programmes and social relief services that MES offers to Kempton Park’s homeless and unemployed community.

The cost includes halfway house and dinner. Tee-off will be from noon.

To book, call Aloma Swanepoel, Helena Van Blerk or Luwanda Conco on 011 024 4580 or email kempton@mes.org.za.

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