WATCH: SOJO Helping Hands Foundation charity shop opens at Mall of the South
Donations of gently used items are encouraged with every contribution making a real difference.
The SOJO Helping Hands Foundation officially opened its Charity Shop at Mall of the South.
This inspiring new initiative, located on level zero at entrance one of the mall, is set to support underprivileged communities in the south of Johannesburg through the resale of quality, pre-loved items generously donated by the public.
The shop offers an array of affordable goods, including clothing, stationery, household items, and more, with all proceeds going directly toward SOJO’s community upliftment programmes.
@comaro.chronicle The SOJO Helping Hands Foundation officially opened its Charity Shop at Mall of the South. This inspiring new initiative, located on level zero at entrance one of the mall, is set to support underprivileged communities in the south of Johannesburg through the resale of quality, pre-loved items generously donated by the public. Read full story on comarochronicle.co.za #Sojo #CharityShop #MallOfTheSouth ♬ original sound – Comaro Chronicle
The public is encouraged to continue donating gently used items such as clothing and shoes (for all ages), stationery and school supplies, kitchenware, bedding, and general household goods and toys, books, and games.
A dedicated donation box is available at level zero, entrance two of the mall.
Empowering lives through entrepreneurship
The purpose of the charity shop is to fundraise and provide a platform for developing entrepreneurial skills among individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, such as those living on the streets, in shelters, or in underserved communities.
This initiative aims to restore dignity and provide an opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
In SOJO’s upskilling programme, participants will work in the store and be trained in essential retail and business operations, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, sales, stock management, and overall retail management.
The programme is designed to be sustainable, measurable, and closely monitored, ensuring long-term impact and genuine transformation.
SOJO CEO Nicky Vakaloudis shared: “Opening this charity shop is more than just creating a retail space. It is about creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and fostering community resilience. Every donation has the power to change a life, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped bring this vision to life.”
@comaro.chronicle SOJO CEO Nicky Vakaloudis shared: “Opening this charity shop is more than just creating a retail space. It is about creating opportunities, restoring dignity, and fostering community resilience. Every donation has the power to change a life, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped bring this vision to life.” Read full story on comarochronicle.co.za #Sojo #CharityShop #MallOfTheSouth ♬ original sound – Comaro Chronicle
The SOJO Helping Hands Foundation extended a heartfelt thank you to its sponsors and community supporters who made this initiative possible.
If you’d like to become a member of the SOJO Business and Tourism or find out how you can get involved in the SOJO Helping Hands Foundation, contact Nicky Vakaloudis directly at 082 481 8746 or email nicky@sojo.co.za.
For more information, visit www.sojo.co.za
