Fathers who may have felt overlooked this past Father’s Day were given a warm-hearted reminder of their value when the Dannhauser-based Helping Hands organisation hosted a special appreciation event on June 15.
Deserving dads were treated to a wholesome meal and heartfelt fellowship in a welcoming hall filled with gratitude and a sense of community spirit.

On what was a cold winter’s day, the hot meal and kind words offered comfort and dignity to the fathers in attendance.
Helping Hands extended sincere thanks to the many local sponsors who helped make the event a success.
Special appreciation went to Mr and Mrs Bana for the delicious braai meat, Zaheer Moosa from Caltex, Ali and Nabil from Madina, Khanti (former Horizon Restaurant), and Anel from The Paw in Newcastle, who contributed drinks and sweet treats.

The Helping Hands team co-ordinated the day with care and dedication.
Following on from the Father’s Day gathering, the organisation continued its outreach efforts by partnering up with the Al-Imdaad Foundation for a winter blanket distribution.

As part of Helping Hands’ ongoing winter drive, 50 blankets and beanies were handed out to the needy, along with refreshing drinks provided by Venay Dookie. Community member Manoj Goordeen was also thanked for assisting with sound equipment during the event.
“We’re super grateful at Dannhauser Helping Hands for your kindness and support,” said organiser Farzanah Dookie, who praised the collaborative effort that made the initiative possible.”