Janelle Huis will keep children busy during lockdown period
People can still take food to Janelle Huis or Tutela during lockdown
SECUNDA – Safe houses and charity organisations such as Janelle Huis and Tutela are still able to take care of the people who rely on them.
Ms Estelle Coetzer, founder of Janelle Huis, a place of safety for children, said they stocked up on diapers, wet wipes, food, colouring books and pencils for the children to keep busy during the 21 day lockdown period.
“Our volunteer workers, Ms Charisa Langeveld and Ms Jessica Murray, brought us these goods before the lockdown began,” said Ms Coetzer.
Ms Coetzer organised with DisChem Pharmacy to deliver medicine if needed.
They will also abide by the law and the rules of the lockdown, and will not be going on any outings.
“Our children do not go out often, but we did sometimes take them out to the duck pond. Now we will just keep them busy here at Janelle Huis,” said Ms Coetzer.
“We will build puzzles with them, let them colour in their colouring books and do some arts and crafts.
“They can also still play outside in our yard,” said Ms Coetzer.
Tutela Family Care Secunda will also still provide food to families in need.
Ms Melanie de Clerq, supervisor at Tutela Secunda, said their social worker made arrangements with the families that they supplied food to weekly and these families would still be able to get food as Tutela is seen as an essential service.
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