Volunteers step up to help Child Welfare
Lockdown has seen an increase in the number of families unable to put food on their tables, and the organisation is working to assist.
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented the country with a medical emergency, combined with social and emotional challenges. While many see this as a time to draw closer to family and loved ones, the vulnerable in our community face this time with dread and Child Welfare South Africa.
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Port Shepstone has been called upon to respond in a way that protects children as well as heeding the call to stay home. Lockdown has seen an increase in the number of families unable to put food on their tables, prompting Child Welfare South Africa.
Port Shepstone to embark on a food hamper programme to assist the vulnerable in the community. This initiative caught the eye of The FNB Volunteers KZN, and Child Welfare SA Port Shepstone was singled out for The FNB Volunteers KZN Rise Against Hunger Drive. The FNB Volunteers programme forms part of the FirstRand Volunteers Programme which was launched in 2003 to facilitate and support community involvement and active citizenship across the group’s businesses.
Under the programme, employees across the group are encouraged and empowered to select and support registered organisations in their own communities. Child Welfare SA Port Shepstone extends its sincere thanks to The FNB Volunteers KZN for the support given to the organisation.
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