“Tis the season to be jolly…”

The saying reminds us that the holiday period is meant to be a time of joy and celebration.

Yet, many people and even pets do not get to experience the happiness that the festive season brings.

While you prepare your Christmas lunch or place presents under the tree, spare a thought for those who will be going without this December.

Many families will be waiting for local NPOs to arrive with a small gift or a food parcel, simply so they can put a meal on the table.

If you are able to help, consider making a contribution to any of the organisations listed below. Your support could make someone’s Christmas a little brighter this year.

To assist you, the Newcastle Advertiser has compiled a list of local organisations accepting festive donations:

Newcastle Crisis Centre

• 63 Southerland Street, Newcastle CBD
• 034 315 3389

Newcastle SPCA

• 1 Sampson Drive, Barry Hertzog Park
• 034 318 2346

Newcastle Child Welfare

• 57 Paterson Street, Newcastle CBD
• 034 312 6228

Raphah Ministries

• 9 Van der Bijl Street
• 034 315 2637

St Martin’s Children’s Village

• 15 Ouklip Street, Hutten Heights
• 087 170 0949

Home Meah Children’s Home

• 115 Impala Drive, Hutten Heights
• 034 312 2580

I Matter Foundation

• 22 Jordan Street
• 034 326 3236

Dube Foundation

• 8069 Me 35 ST
• 071 433 1775

Nyamatanes Foundation

• 4189 Blaauwbosch Stand
• 072 829 3545

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