Help for Joshua House

JOSHUA House in Mondeor has received a helping hand through the 702 and Dis-Chem Foundation’s Random Acts of Kindness, which will go towards caring for babies who once had no chance in life, but now get a new lease of life.

702’s breakfast show host, John Robbie spoke to Michelle Ferreira from Joshua House, reflecting on his visit last week and shedding some light on what the baby haven is all about.

“Joshua House is a baby home that serves as a temporary safe haven for babies who have not had the best start in life. They have been orphaned due to various circumstances, abandoned due to unplanned pregnancies, poverty, desperate situations or legally relinquished for adoption,” he said.

John explained that at Joshua House, they rely solely on donations both in the way of finances and consumables, and he called on Penny Stein from the Dis-chem Foundation. Penny, on behalf of the Dis-Chem Foundation pledged support in the form of R80 000 in products for a year.

John visited Joshua House with Penny and they both instantly fell in love with the babies. To watch their visit, click here: 

Penny mentioned that whenever she would visit a babies’ home she would leave with a heavy heart and a deep sadness, but when she left Joshua House it was with hope and happiness, and a sense of comfort because of the way these babies are cared for and loved.

John explained that he was blown away by the amount of love that these babies receive. Michelle said, “It’s the love that one has that you want to pass on to these kids.” The name Joshua in the Bible brings with it hope and new beginnings, Michelle said.

The home admits babies from newborns to two-year-olds, who are legally placed in their care by a registered child protection organisation.

The babies stay at Joshua House on a short-term basis (six to 12 months) pending the legal and medical assessment process to find the best placement option for the child. This permanency plan could either be re-unification with their families, adoption or foster care.

During their short-term stay, they are offered love, emotional support, medical/nutritional care and stability for traumatised children. The aim is to have a powerful and positive impact on their lives while they need alternative care, pending their permanent placement.

John ended his on-air interview by reading out a wish list of all the items that Joshua House is in need of:

1. New vehicle – to safely carry the babies to clinic appointments, top tots, crèche etc.

2. Gas stove and oven.

3. Washing machine.

4. TV and DVD player.

5. Baby formula 1,2 and 3.

6. Disposable nappies Newborn, 1,2,3,4 and 5.

7. Baby journals – they record important events in their babies’ lives while they are with them which they then give to their new family to ensure their story is complete.

8. Printer ink – HP Deskjet ink advantage 4645 and HP Laserjet M3035 MFP.

9. Waterless hand sanitisers.

10. Milton steriliser.

For more information on Joshua House, or to assist with any of the items above, visit their website: https://www.joshua-house.co.za/index.html

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