Rotarians bring charity around
Beyond wheelchair donations, Majuba Rotary has also undertaken a major solar electricity conversion project at La Gratitude.
Ronald Reagan once said, “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
Taking this quote to heart, Majuba Rotary Club is championing the causes of many, and advancing to the forefront of local charity.
One of its major beneficiaries this year is La Gratitude.
Members, Sakkie and Clara du Plessis, as well as Chris Booysens, handed over 12 wheelchairs to the old age home last Thursday.
“It’s our contribution to the community, and is just one project of many,” said Mr Booysens.
Beyond wheelchair donations, Majuba Rotary has also undertaken a major solar electricity conversion project at La Gratitude.
This is expected to save the home on power costs into the future.
“We are working in four to five phases.”
Marlize Wilson thanked Majuba Rotary for its donation, while Willem Botha explained five solar panels were already installed, one for each wing and the kitchen.
During the day, solar power is in effect, with AC supply on hand for nighttime.
Overall, according to the April newsletter of Majuba Rotary, donations towards La Gratitude are in the region of R100 000, and the club is derisive of the sentiment of ‘old people have had their time’.
No rash decisions
One of Majuba Rotary’s most recent projects has since been dubbed the Nappy Project, which will assist Morester Home Meah for some time to come.
Representative, Peet Smit elaborated on this endeavour.
“Home Meah was quite desperate for help, and we have decided to help with nappies for 13 to 15 children, which works out to about R1 900 nappies per month.”
Majuba Rotary has committed to assisting in this way for as long as funding is available, and has a dedicated fundraiser in this regard.
The club is currently raffling a sheep, at R50 per ticket.
“We are hoping to make R13 000 from this project.”
Warm-hearted donations
Majuba Rotary has always been proud supporter of projects which specifically benefit the local community.
This year, the organisation chose to create its own hyperlocal winter drive.
In an effort to alleviate the cold of the needy during winter, club members were asked to identify potential beneficiaries who would benefit most.
“We distributed 400 blankets in the community,” Mr Smit added.
Recipients were informal workers at the municipal dump site, the Dannhauser Creche, oSizweni Old Age Home, Nil Desperandum, residents at Siyahlala, the Crisis Centre,
Thembelihle Children’s Home, Vaal Bank School, Louis Hildebrand Children’s Home and Ntukhu School.
