Businesses in Toti help renovate Mother of Peace
Local businesses will be dedicating their 67 minutes to the children's home this Mandela Day, July 18.
NELSON Mandela International Day is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on July 18, Mandela’s birthday.
The day encourages people to make a difference in their communities, as everyone has the ability and responsibility to change the world for the better.
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The children’s home has not been able to do maintenance on their 11 houses for about four years, due to lack of finances being a public benefit organisation (PBO) which relies on donations and sponsors.
“We are raising funds for our renovation project set for Mandela Day. Our target is R20 000, and we are half way there, in order to renovate the children’s homes because right now they are falling apart. So far Frogfoot has sponsored one of the 11 homes by prepping and painting it, Pam Golding may be sponsoring three and Ainsworth Attorneys the fifth home,” said Mother of Peace project manager, Michael Denton-Cooke.
Pam Golding Properties managing director, Jacques van Schalkwyk said, “We are dedicating our 67 minutes to Mother of Peace-Illovo, a truly deserving organisation.”
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He has challenged local business and community members to join them either financially or by volunteering, and so far Amanzimtoti High School, DVH KZN, Ainsworth Attorneys, Cash Converters and Frogfoot have hopped on board. “Come make a difference with us, and change the lives of many,” he said.
For more information, or to join in on the renovations, contact Michael on 074 286 4452. Alternatively, make a monetary donation at the following banking details: Mother of Peace, FNB, account number: 62085504267, branch code: 250655, reference: MAD/ your name.
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