Church distributes donated goods to needy
The elderly, children and disabled suffer the most
MEMBERS of the NG Kerk in Amanzimtoti have been hard at work distributing a huge donation of children’s clothes to various homes and non-profit organisations.
“Our congregation recently joined hands with the Reach Out Africa campaign and various other churches that have been working with and assisting the Kalahari San and other African communities in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana with humanitarian and empowerment aid,” said NG Kerk member, Martin Prinsloo.
“There are many hurting and needy communities, people and families who are in urgent need of accommodation, healthcare and basic necessities such as food and clothing. Many cannot afford the high cost of living and in many cases, decent affordable accommodation is not possible.
The daily purchase of basic food and clothing is also not possible as many are not working or do not earn enough to support themselves or a family. The elderly, children and disabled suffer the most.”
Through the Deo Laudes volunteer group, the church has various welfare projects on the go, under the control and supervision of the KZN Christian Social Services. “With the help of volunteer workers and relying entirely on donations, we assist individual families or welfare projects as much as possible with accommodation, furniture, bedding, linen, crockery or cutlery, curtains and basic food and clothing,” said Martin.
Some of its projects include assisting various caravan parks where people in need live. These include Palm Tree Children’s Home and Pre-Primary School, KwaMakutha Crèche, One Stop Retirement Village and shelter for the homeless, Seed of Hope Centre, Poinsettia Park, Residentia Mooihawens, Jabulani Old Age Home, Amanzimtoti Community Upliftment Project and Amanzimtoti Cares.
An Isipingo clothing company that wished to remain anonymous, donated 2,000 boxes of clothing to the church, which is being repacked and distributed to children’s homes in Toti, Jacobsdaal, Bethlehem, Pretoria and Warburton.
“There is a huge need and demand for help,” said Martin. “We want to reach out to the community and those in need. We have made contact with all the Toti churches, Operation Bobbi Bear and Malvern Child and Youth Care Centre to assist where we can. We are just thankful to the Lord for opening this door so that we can reach out to all people.
Without the involvement and funding, support and donations of private individuals, communities, families, local churches, volunteers and businesses, it wouldn’t be possible to assist the many needy people.
There is a huge shortage of Bibles, Christian books or literature, educational materials for children, wheelchairs, crutches and walkers for the disabled or aged. Any assistance with donations of these or rejects or excess products, perishable or non-perishable goods and clothing will be greatly appreciated.”
If you can assist, call Carine Rix on 083-440-3537.
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