North NPO makes a difference in community
“Demand has grown to more than just feeding, I also give out food parcels, clothing, reading glasses and water because I have a borehole,” says founder Hurinanthan.
Angels of Wolmer NPO has become a blessing to the under-privileged residents of the north.
Founder Vitest KP Hurinanthan said he started a feeding scheme that he had to close down during the Covid-19 lockdown.
“I then started the foundation in December after being interviewed on Jacaranda FM and Martin Bester gave it the name Angels of Wolmer,” he said.
He added that the vision was to feed a thousand people a week – which he recently realised – every Wednesday afternoon and on Saturdays.
“However, the demand has grown to more than just feeding, I also give out food parcels, clothing, reading glasses and water because I have a borehole,” he said.
The NPO also runs a learnership which closed down when the sponsors withdrew about four months later with Hurinanthan saying he is negotiating with a new funder.
“Angels of Wolmer has been making a difference in the community. It does not only help the needy but Mr Hurinanthan is also a conduit between the community and the government. He has helped people register for RDP housing and report non-functional streetlights as well as other general service delivery complaints,” said resident Leclanche Smith.
Smith said the foundation has joined hands with political party, ActionSA on addressing RDP housing problems.
“My community has been promised and promised to get their title deeds for many years and I have taken that responsibility upon myself to fight and get things sorted out. I also assist with service delivery problems in regards to water, electricity and potholes,” said Hurinanthan.
He further added that the organisation is growing week and is currently trying its best to collect funds to apply for section 18 affiliation, so that he can approach private sector for assistance.
A resident had this to say: “Angels of Wolmer has not only restored our sense of belonging to the community and has also helped my mum along the process to getting her title deed for our home, which she has been waiting for for many years. My children even learnt that giving is more important than receiving from the organisation.”
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