Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club in Secunda supports day-care centre on Mandela Day
Located in Ext 14, eMbalenhle, Imphumelelo sees to 90 children and struggles daily without the basic necessities to run such a facility.
In celebration of Mandela Day on Monday, July 18, employees from Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club upgraded the Imphumelelo crèche and day-care centre.
Located in Ext 14, eMbalenhle, Imphumelelo sees to 90 children and struggles daily without the basic necessities to run such a facility.
Graceland saw their need and donated chairs and tables for the children to use.
The Imphumelelo facility also received a fresh coat of bright-coloured paint both inside and outside.
The children’s play area consists of swings, slides and a jungle gym that was also purchased by Graceland.
Carpets were placed in rooms which had concrete floors.
Brightly coloured curtains were also put up on all windows, some doors were replaced and some were repaired.
All the children received a beanie to keep them warm as well as snacks.
Food items such as rice, fruit and vegetables were also donated to Imphumelelo from Veggie King Trichardt.
Imphumelelo provides daily nutritional meals for all the children.
“We had so much fun on the day and we were glad to see the children and teachers being enthusiastic about their brightly colored rooms and an outdoor play area. It will only enhance the learning.
“We know they appreciate it and we will definitely be doing more work here,” said Pieter de Villiers, general manager for Graceland Hotel, Casino and Country Club.
