Eskort does Huis Betlehem a good turn in gratitude for its selflessness
As a way to give back to the community that supports it, Eskort Nelspruit has vowed to give Huis Betlehem a weekly donation of food.
Huis Betlehem is a safe haven for children from varying difficult circumstances. There is a house in Mbombela and one in White River. At the first handover on Monday, André McDonald, retail manager of Eskort Nelspruit, said the reason they came to the safe haven was to show their support for Huis Betlehem and for the wonderful and important work it does in our community during these difficult times.
“It is not the easiest of times to run a big operation like this, so we wanted to specifically come here on-site today to do the first of many handovers to come.”
The house mother in Mbombela, Anna-Mart Halderman, said they are incredibly grateful for organisations like Eskort as they are in constant need of a helping hand from the community. Halderman has been at the head of the Mbombela house a little less than a year, and said the work is as rewarding as it is challenging.
She will be able to tell Eskort on a weekly basis what is needed.
“It does not have to be the same products every week; we know how children are,” said McDonald laughingly. “It is really special for us to get involved in an organisation like this. It just shows Eskort’s commitment and drive to be part of the community. “We are involved, we are here and we really want to say thank you to the community for supporting us.”
He mentioned that the giving back is ingrained in their values.
“If it makes life a bit easier for Huis Betlehem at house level, it will be really nice for us to see the difference. “I know we cannot necessarily offer physical help, but at least if we can give some products that might help in a different way. “You know, when you can eat something and it is nice (I am certainly that way), it tends to solve at least a few problems. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to help you.” Halderman said it takes a village to raise a child, and every bit from the community makes a big difference.
