Homeless benefit from pop-up store
FERNDALE – 200 receive a dignified shopping experience.
With little or no protection from the outside elements, life on the streets for displaced people is tough.
Many of these people struggle daily to survive, scrounging for food and other items in refuse bins and in rubbish dumps.
That is where Trevor Webster, founder of Hope for the Homeless, comes into the picture.
Webster, through his organisation, set out to assist displaced people where he could.
Webster’s organisation recently held a pop-up street store where 200 displaced people were given the luxury of shopping for clothes. Webster firmly believes that dignity should play a big part on how the homeless must be treated.
“For these people, a little bit of kindness goes a long way,” Webster pointed out.
Webster roped in as many people as he could and collected more than 1 500 clothing items, which included shoes, warm clothes and formal wear.
“It was through the kindness and generosity of individuals, churches and businesses in the community that went a very long way, which allowed us to assist so many homeless and destitute people from the local community,” he said.
The store, which was held at Ferndale Bible Chapel on 11 March, is a concept that was established in Cape Town in 2014 and has become a worldwide phenomenon.
The Hope for the Homeless event was the 569th of its kind, with many others planned all over the world.
“We were overwhelmed by the community’s willingness to donate clothing and volunteer their time before, during and after the event. About 20 volunteers from youth groups, businesses and the community assisted shoppers in selecting the items on display,” he added.
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