Going all out for local children on Mandela Day
Diepkloof NPO, Pelican Light Foundation spent the afternoon at the Rena Le Lona Creative Centre for children last week.
Diepkloof NPO, Pelican Light Foundation spent the afternoon at the Rena Le Lona Creative Centre for children last week.
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They donated new clothes to the beneficiaries during as part of Mandela Day celebrations.
The NPO was invited by the children’s centre to partake in the planned 67 minutes celebrations where the community, parents and guardians of beneficiaries together with the centre staff members converged to clean and reorganise the facility, and prepare a hearty meal for everyone.
“Today was a great day at the Rena Le Lona Centre. As an organisation that deals primarily with the community where children are concerned, we couldn’t just show up with nothing.
“We donated five boxes of clothing for children of ages six to 18.
“To be able to see the smiles on their faces is what completed the day for us, and makes it all worth it in the end, knowing that we could impact a life,” said Daniel Boshomane from Pelican Light Foundation.
Boshomane who previously worked at the centre as an art coach for children said it was good to return to a familiar place that impacted his life.
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He further added that Mandela Day needed to be celebrated more.
“Each and every 67 minutes is meaningful and goes a long way in impacting a person’s life.
“That is why like today we are making sure that these children don’t have to be in need of anything especially clothes when we are available and present to assist,” he said.
The commemorative day at the centre included performances by beneficiaries where they showcased several performances for sponsors and donors who were in attendance.
Centre Administrator, Brian Mkhize said the donation will go a long way adding that the centre remained thankful to everyone who continues to play an instrumental role in ensuring the gap of inequality in closed.
“We are thrilled that today they were able to honour our invite and put a smile on the faces of our children,” said Mkhize.
“Many of the beneficiaries come from homes who are either one person is working or the entire household is depended on social grant.
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“As we are still in winter, the donation received today will assist in ensuring that these families have one less thing to worry about and ensure that our beneficiaries have shoes and warm clothes.”
Mkhize urged residents who wish to drop off donations for beneficiaries to do so at their centre located at 24479 Myeza Street Diepkloof Zone 6 or call the centre manager, Mlungisi Mvelase on 072 881 6444.
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