Mandela Day is an annual celebration held on July 18th, honoring the legacy of Nelson Mandela by encouraging individuals and organizations to engage in community service and acts of goodwill. This year, we will be participating in Mandela Day by organizing various projects across our branches and departments. Through these initiatives, we aim to make a positive impact in the communities we serve, embodying the spirit of unity and service that Mandela Day represents.
Century City Branch Partners with The Ark
The Century City Branch is excited to announce its partnership with The Ark, a temporary home for men and boys that also supports women and children. The Ark, with its Christ-centered approach, provides shelter and rehabilitation.
The Ark welcomes donations of preloved clothing, blankets, and other items but particularly needs maize meal, a staple food. Join us in supporting our community through this meaningful effort.
Somerset West cooks for those in need
Our team will be cooking for the organization, Just One More – Sharing the Load, One Meal at a Time.
This initiative offers us the opportunity to support a remarkable community member in Lourensia Park, Somerset West, who dedicates herself to caring for children and families experiencing hunger. We are proud to contribute by keeping their box freezer stocked with home-cooked frozen meals.
Gauteng Central fills Jars with Hope.
This initiative aims to offer straightforward, immediate, and dignified food relief to families in need during the chilly winter months.
The concept is beautifully uncomplicated: you take an empty, clean glass jar (like a 100g or 200g instant coffee jar) and pack it with dry, layered ingredients. When the recipient adds water and boils the contents, those simple ingredients transform into a hearty, nutritious soup that can feed a family of four to eight people.
Our team will be spending time at the Witkoppen Clinic and will be contributing Jars of Hope to feed the kids, and patients cared for.
Gauteng North supports the elders
Our mission is to extend a helping hand by visiting and donating essential items to the residents at the Intercare SA Old Age Home in Florida. This endeavor aims to bring comfort and support to the residents, enhancing their well-being and showcasing the power of community care.
Midrand team Keeps the little ones warm
The Midrand team is gathering essential baby supplies, cozy clothing, and warm blankets. Their goal is to surround these little ones with comfort, security, and warmth during their critical early stages of life.
Alberton Advocates for the Animals at AACL
Alberton will be stepping up for our four-legged friends by partnering with the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL). Based in Alberton, the team is dedicated to supporting the shelter’s tireless work in protecting, treating, and rehoming animals in need. Their contributions will help provide food, medical care, and a second chance at life for neglected and abused pets.
The Accounts department helps restore dignity with SJM Foundation
Our team is heading into Alexandra to support the SJM Foundation with a vital drive focused on female health and dignity. By collecting and donating sanitary pads, the team is helping to combat period poverty, ensuring that young women and schoolgirls have access to necessary hygiene products so they never have to miss school or compromise their health.
Where can you dedicate 67 minutes to make a difference for others? Whether it’s preparing soup for a soup kitchen, filling jars with hope, or dropping off cupcakes at a petrol station, every small act counts, every smile counts.
“I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something.
And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
― Edward Everett Hale