Ons Winkel opens its doors to donations and bringing relief
Ons Winkel welcomes any old and new items to be repurposed in a shop that works toward uplifting the community.
Forming part of the Solidariteit Helpende Hand projects, a local Ons Winkel cut its ceremonial ribbon at its grand opening on Friday at Aston Manor Shopping Centre.
The owners, Johan and Mari Botha, are no strangers to the community since their story has touched the hearts of Kemptonians with a tumultuous journey they have overcome with their baby, Ruaché.
Now this couple, with East Rand regional organiser Mariolette Vorster, opened a Kempton Park branch of the charity shop chain in order to contribute to multiply benefits being served by Solidariteit.
This shop welcomes any donations like old clothing, furniture, antiques, kitchenware, bedding, curtains, toys, shoes, sportware, electronics and just about anything taking up useful space at home.
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Ons Winkel adopts these goods to be sold for funds that are funnelled through Helpende Hand’s study fund.
Helpende Hand’s study fund offers interest-free study loans to underprivileged students who qualify for tertiary studies, but do not have access to the necessary funds.
The profits from this shop are also contributed towards other varying projects facilitated by Helpende Hand in its attempts to relieve, vanquish and prevent poverty. Additionally, it aims to procure job creation in the community.
Mari and Johan were ecstatic in welcoming the community at their shop and would like to extend an invitation to
Kemptonians that would like to assist, to donate items they no longer desire.
“This is an initiative that works towards community support, putting students through university and funding community projects as well as poverty relief. We strive to and hope to make a difference in Kempton Park, thanks to this new venture of Ons Winkel,” Mari said.
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