Uniform donation provides families with financial relief
The donation was made possible by the tireless efforts of a community caregiver, Veh Ngwane, with the assistance of ward 66 councillor, Zoë Solomon.
TEN learners were the recipients of full school uniforms and exercise books on the Bluff. The donation was made possible by the tireless efforts of a community caregiver, Veh Ngwane, with the assistance of ward 66 councillor, Zoë Solomon.
As someone who works closely with the Department of Social Development, after identifying the families who needed the help, Veh then approached Zoë who mobilised to get funding from sponsors.
“There are a lot of prospects on the Bluff, there are a lot of things we can do to help people and one thing is with back to school requirements. I think that children who have uniforms and stationery are more inclined to go and stay in school and feel like they’re part of the crowd.
“Veh identified some children out of the groups that she works with throughout the year, and I embarked on networking to raise the needed funds. We also got a lot of second-hand items which we distributed among the children,” said Zoë.
Other donated items that could not be distributed, were given to various school secretaries, who would then be better suited to identify and give the learners who need them most.
Donations are made under the condition that the families of recipients submit term attendance reports. Zoë praised Veh for the behind the scenes role she plays and played for this particular donation.
“This is a culmination of Veh’s hard work, she runs around, does the ordering and buying. As a councillor, I don’t take money from people.
“I am very grateful that I have people in the community who are prepared to do this and account for every cent spent. I can then report back to sponsors and show them how the money was spent,” she said.
