LIKE MAKING FOOD?
SERVING SOUP TO THE COMMUNITY
Who: Mould Empower Serve (MES)
When: Monday 18 July, 2016 (or any other time, as arranged in advance with MES)
Where: in and around Jeppestown, central Johannesburg
Need: soup and bread (for 80 people) – cups, spoons and plates also needed
Contact: MES programme manager Hermien Owens-Collins at hermien@mes.org.za or 011 614 9914
MAKING MEALS FOR THE KIDS HAVEN KIDS
Who: Kids Haven
When: Saturday 16 July and Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: meals to be delivered to Kids Haven, Benoni
Need: Kids Haven would appreciate any meals that could be prepared and shared with the children over this period. Please note that own budget is required for ingredients. The following would be appreciated: (1) morning tea and cakes/fruit; (2) lunch with dessert/yoghurt or fruit; and (3) supper.
Contact: Kids Haven Fundraising Coordinator Susan Daly at sued@kidshaven.co.za or 011 706 7959 / 083 442 7717
GOT KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE?
PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL (LEGAL) INPUT FOR MES SOCIAL WORKERS
Who: Mould Empower Serve (MES)
When: Arrange a time with MES
Where: Johannesburg
Need: enhancing MES Social Workers’ knowledge on family law and child protection services – in particular, more in-depth knowledge on child protection applications and the High court’s procedures would be helpful
Contact: MES Social Work Services office Johannesburg Office: 011 614 9914/ or Hillbrow Office – MES Assessment Centre: 011 023 4500/ 4501
ARE YOU CRAFTY?
MAKING BEAN BAGS KIDS HAVEN PRESCHOOL AND OTHER ECD CENTRES
Who: Kids Haven
When: Saturday 16 July and Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: Kids Haven Shelter, 34 Cranbourne Avenue, Benoni (Off Voortrekker Rd)
When: Saturday, 16 July 2016 and 18 July 2015
Need: Volunteers needed to sew different-sized and textured beanbags. Although Kids Haven has a few sewing machines available to competent users on the day, volunteers may also like to bring their own sewing machines. Volunteers are also needed to fill beanbags. Other needs are: (1) beanbag fillings: sandpit sand, dried beans and pulses of every shape and size, soft filling like kapok, marbles or pebbles, popcorn, matchsticks, polystyrene beads etc; (2) fabric of different kinds and textures – plain colours, fabric like satin or cotton or velvet or any textured fabric, different colours and different sizes; (3) scissors of your own to help with cutting; and (4) funnels to help with filling
Contact: Kids Haven Fundraising Coordinator Susan Daly at sued@kidshaven.co.za or 011 706 7959 / 083 442 7717
HELP MOMS AND BABIES IN NEED
Who: The Grace Factory
Where: Anywhere
When: Any time
Need: (1) knit a blanket; (2) crochet/knit a baby beanie; (3) cut blankets from fleece material; (4) collect used baby clothes; (5) host a nappy drive; (6) host a tea party and collect baby items; (7) collect pre-loved baby and pregnancy care books; (8) host a formula drive; and/or (9) nominate The Grace Factory as a beneficiary on your ‘My School’ card
Contact: Amy at info@thegracefactory.co.za or 082 925 5557
ENJOY DIY?
PAINTING KIDS HAVEN VILLAGE
Who: Kids Haven
When: Saturday 16 July and Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: Kids Haven, Benoni
Need: Kids Haven has several rooms at the Village that need to be painted and spruced up: (1) bedrooms (some small, some large) in Sunshine House and Sunflower House; and (2) lounge/dining room in Sunshine House and Sunflower House. Please note own budget required for the paint and equipment.
Contact: Kids Haven Fundraising Coordinator Susan Daly at sued@kidshaven.co.za or 011 706 7959 / 083 442 7717
PAINTING PADDOCK POSTS
Who: Society for Animals in Distress (SAID)
Where: SAID,The Paddocks, 20 Moerdyk St, Midrand
Need: Spend 67 minutes painting the paddock posts at SAID’s premises with creosote oil. Bring old clothes and gardening gloves. Make a group of 5 – 10 people and join in.
When: Friday 15 July 2016, 09:00 – 15:00
Contact: Candice Swart at aid@animalsindistress.org.za or 011 466 0261
ARE YOU ORGANISED?
CAPTURING DATA
Who: Kids Haven
When: Saturday 16 July and Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: Kids Haven Shelter, 34 Cranbourne Avenue, Benoni (Off Voortrekker Rd)
Need: Volunteers who can input registers and information into Kids Haven’s database
Contact: Kids Haven Fundraising Coordinator Susan Daly at sued@kidshaven.co.za or 011 706 7959 / 083 442 7717
SORTING OF BOOKS
Who: Kids Haven
When: Saturday 16 July and Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: Kids Haven Shelter, 34 Cranbourne Avenue, Benoni (Off Voortrekker Rd)
Need: Kids Haven has received many donated books (and are happy to receive more), and needs to sort them into categories
Contact: Kids Haven Fundraising Coordinator Susan Daly at sued@kidshaven.co.za or 011 706 7959 / 083 442 7717
SOCIAL MEDIA GURU?
CREATE ONLINE AWARENESS FOR VULNERABLE MOTHERS
Who: Tales of Turning
When: Monday 18 July, 2016
Where: Anywhere
Need: Help Tales of Turning create awareness about the challenges that vulnerable mothers are facing. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Get a blank piece of paper and pens
- Answer the question “What does your mother mean to you?”
- Take a photo holding up your answer and post it on Facebook or Instagram
- Don’t forget to #TalesofTurning #MandelaDay2016
- If you are feeling generous this Mandela Day, donate R67 to our Tales of Turning Empowering Vulnerable Mothers campaign – go here to donate.
Contact: Jenna-Lee Strugnell at jennalee.s@gmail.com
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