West Rand’s Multi-Charity to host grand opening at new location in Florida

Multi-Charity was started by Averil Botha and has been operating in the West Rand for over 28 years. The concept started outside of Averille’s Dog Parlour in Discovery when someone asked if they could put a table outside the shop to sell books, with the proceeds going to Cansa. Other charities saw this and asked how they could be involved. This sparked the idea of bringing a group of local charities together under one name and in one location.

These charities would bring goods that were donated to them to the shop. The general public would also bring in items they no longer needed, and the proceeds from the sales would be split between the charities.

The West Rand charities that are involved Dorcas, Westview Clinic, Ikholwe, Little Choices, Association for the Disabled, Gateway, Floroma, C4C, Hospice and some smaller charities.

There were two Multi-Charity shops, one in Discovery and one in Florida, but due to a number of factors, Averil decided to consolidate the two shops as well as her dog parlour (which was still operational in Discovery) into one shop in Florida. It was a huge effort to change the whole configuration of the house; however, in the end, it has turned out well, and everything and everyone have a place.

This Saturday, July 12, from 09:00 to 16:00, will be the grand opening of the new charity shop and dog parlour. There’ll be lots of food choices from boerewors rolls to curry and rice, cold drinks, games, music, and special offers will be announced throughout the day.

“This is a great opportunity to browse through all our goodies on sale and be part of the fun!” Averil said.

Averil would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who is involved in Multi-Charity; her staff, the charities and most importantly, the public.

“Without your continued support, the charities would not be able to do the amazing work they do for our community!” Averil said.