Our SAFRP Volunteer Anthony Symes dropped off a donation of food stuffs and Easter eggs at Angel's Care in Kzn. 80 People live at this establishment, Woman, Men and Children. Thank you to our donors for making it possible to bring smiles to the faces of these families. SAFRP Team
To all our members, donors, followers and public that celebrate Easter. Happy Easter to you and your families. SAFRP Team
An Update: An Update: Thank you to Gerard Guinee from Lions Club for the gift to Lisa. We were able to pay for her registration fees. Its a bit late for the all the modules but she can already catch up on two modules and is registered for the other modules for the second semester. Thank you for making it possible for her to pay the minimum registration fees that needed to be paid for her to continue her studies. Regards, Audrey Hi Everyone, we are looking for someone that can sponsor or pay for study fees and text books for a single mother of two minor children. If anyone is willing and able to help this lady, please contact us or make a financial donation. This is her story: A 30year old single mother Lisa of two children aged 1 and 2 in Pretoria, has come a long way from being disempowered by her ex-partner and her situation that she and her children have come from. She is a true survivor even though she wouldn’t openly admit it. She has slowly started rebuilding her life so that she can ensure a better and brighter future for her children and herself by educating herself further. The mother has been providing food and shelter for them on whatever income she has been able to get together during the last period. In the past, her salary was enough to adequately provide for her children. However, as of last year April when the father left the picture when her youngest was only 3 months old and hasn’t contributed towards the children in any form since leaving them destitute. This has put her in a difficult situation, as her children come first in her life and she would do anything to make sure they're cared for above and beyond anything else, usually sacrificing her own needs and dreams. Lisa has realised that she needs to complete her degree to be able to better provide for her family in the near future. She has completed half the modules towards her degree but due to severe financial hardship she is no longer able to meet the cost of tuition and learning materials to afford her the opportunity to complete her degree. She has received confirmation to continue her studies but needs to pay the minimum study fees to start. She has no means of being able to pay for her studies currently or purchase text books that she needs. We are asking everyone to share this post and/or help if you are able to. As everyone needs a helping hand when they have fallen to stand up and dust themselves off. If you would like to make a financial contribution or sponsor her studies please contact us on office.safrp@gmail.com, inbox us or make a donation. Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ Reference: Lisa’s Study Fees Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Your donation will be able to help this family lift themselves out of poverty and into a happier and better place for their future. SAFRP Team
Newest update: The couple managed to find a room. However they are still struggling with employment and food. Urgent help needed for couple in Northriding: Accomodation Woman aged 45 and man aged 52 have now been thrown out of their residence. They are now on the street and have nowhere to go. If anyone could donate a wendy house for cases like these, it would truely make a difference and we can house these families overnight on a temporary basis until onother solution is found. This is the message that we received from the woman. Hello I urgently need help my number 072 *** **** my data and airtime up shortly. I am in Bloubosrand near Fourways Northriding Honeydew Randburg areas and we been attacked and broken into by landlord they trying to illegally evict us as they have issues where they stay. We got court orders but still live with our lives in danger the landlord and family and friends now at main house and we not getting help we have 2 dogs and 5 cats which are 5 years old sterilized and house trained. We were retrenched but do transport service with my bakkie but Landlord denied us electricity so we cant cook get hot water or charge our phones for business. We stuck with no money no food now and need to move now. They don't listen to police and death threatened us. We don't drink don't smoke and are decent people who are white and need urgent help or we will die. If anyone would like to assist, please contact us via e-mail on office.safrp@gmail.com or inbox us. SAFRP Team
Thank You to Mark Richter for his Bottled Water donation at the Munsieville camp in Krugersdorp. Mark dropped off a truck full of water for the families in need at Munsieville. Thank you for your generous donation and for taking the time to touch the lives of the families. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Peter M. for the financial donation and Riaan V. for making a Financial donation and for the food parcel for the Caren Botha Family. The little ones where all smiles when they received the donations and a toy each. Caren is very grateful and asked us to send a big thank you from her and the children's side. Thank you for making a difference and giving this family hope and a little sunshine in their day. SAFRP Team
Thank You to Toni Wallace for his donation of Books, Clothing and Shoes. Every donation makes a difference and brightens a day...and brings a smile because they realize that someone cares. Thank you to our passionate and dedicated volunteer Anthony Patrick Symes for always going the extra mile. Thank you for the support and donation. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Candice Herbst for her donation of clothing, Bedding and Blankets. Just in time before the cold of winter hits us. Its because of generous and kind hearted donors like you that makes it possible for us to assist and serve the families that are impoverished and destitute. Thank you to our SAFRP volunteer Anthony Patrick Symes for picking up the donation. Thank you. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Megan Thomas and her colleague for assisting Christine and her family with a Food Parcel and some clothing items. Thank you Megan and your colleague for your kind hearts and generosity. It makes a difference when people in need know that someone cares. SAFRP Team
Thank your to Vanessa Kruger from Baby Angels for the donation of Baby Clothes, Baby Items, furniture and accessories. Every donation makes a difference and touches the lives of the people we assist and serve. Thank you for the ongoing support. SAFRP Team
Thank You Time We would like to thank the following generous donors for their donations. Thank your for making a difference and touching the lives of the families that we assist. SAFRP is only able to help the families in need because of the support we receive from our donors. SAFRP Team Thank You to the following Donors PayPal Donations: William Baxley Riaan Heenop Brian Mulvan Bjørn Pedersen Wayne van Staden Thomas Nicholas Lydia Hardison William Griffin Simon Burton Christel Picciano Theresa Stromsky Dirk Dandy Jeri Rogers Mark Bower Patrick Doran Natasja Trepels Miguel Pina Mikaela Eriksson Jose Manuel Dominguez William Griffin Martin Robertson David Montford Sara Gerloski Christel Picciano Eugene Jordaan Completed Darrel Rizzo Rene Kruger Carole White Carole White Norbert Wangemann Jayel Enterprises Ltd Sharon Hone Michael Sanders William Griffin Charl Grobbelaar Sherry Yates Joanne Snyman Alan Gauthier Eric Gardner Valerie Anemone Etoile Swart Rachel Gerard Darrel Rizzo FNB Donations: Gary Young InvestecPB Anonymous Anonymous Elza Visser M Victor Ellis Tithe Ellis Tithe Glenda Risi Anonymous Ellis Tithe Ellis Tithe Anonymous Gary Young Anonymous LMC Capital Liesl Shaun Martin Anonymous
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Thank you to our generous donors that we collected from this weekend. We received beds; Mattresses; toys; clothing for babies, children and adults; mens suits; kitchen appliances; books; a baby cot; chest freezer; linen; curtains; bibles; a 2 seater couch; and some household items. Thank you to our amazing volunteers that gave their time this weekend to make the collections in and around Johannesburg, Dyanne and Frik. Thank you donors for your generosity, your kindness and your warmth. It is always a pleasure for our team members to personally meet you and have that connection. Many of these items will be delivered to the camps, settlements and much needed families that we support and assist. We will also be using some of the items for our Farm Project. We would personally like to thank the following wonderful people that donated these goods: Diane C. Anna W. Lerika de V. Monique B. Gail O. Sue A. Ann B. Guin G. Ursula van R. Erica P. Christine S. We can only keep helping the families in need because of the support we receive from donors such as yourselves. Thank you. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our generous donors that contributed to the retaining wall project at Munsieville. We finished building the wall this weekend. Now the flood water will not effect the residents homes anymore, they can sleep better at night knowing they dont have to salvage what little belongings they have at night when it rains. The left over building material has been used to build the School project's walls a bit higher. The SAFRP Team
Single Mother of Two: Benoni Area needs Food for her Family Single mother Caren works at a Creche to sustain her little family. However, it’s barely enough to cover the basic necessities. The mommy has told us that they only have food for today still. Caren has two lively children a daughter that is 6 years old and a son that is 5 years old. They live in Crystal Park, Benoni. Please if anyone can make a food donation or a financial donation to this family in need. You can inbox or e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com Alternatively, for a financial donation: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ (International Donations) Reference: Caren Botha Family The SAFRP Team
Single Mother: Boksburg needs Food Single mother in Boksburg, is busy getting divorced from her abusive husband and is starting over with nothing. She has found work with entry level pay and a temporary place to stay. This mother has asked for assistance with food as she isn’t making it through the month at the moment. She is really struggling and she has no family left to help her. She also has no transport. Christine has been diagnosed with Osteo Arthritis in both knees, which results in daily pain but she says she is coping with her diagnosis. She is really trying her best to get back on her feet again after all the heartache and hurt. If anyone would like to donate food, please inbox or e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com. Alternatively if you would like to make a financial contribution: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ (International Donations) Reference: 4 Christine - Food / Donation
An Update on Our Farm Project: Thank you to the donors that made Financial Donations towards our Farm Project, we are now standing on R200 000 that has been raised. We still need R2 000 000 to reach our goal to set up and launch the Farm Project. This will enable us to take in 20 families and lift them out of poverty. Please spread the word and help us make it a reality for 2016. We have families on our waiting lists for the Project. If anyone would like to contribute to our Farm Project: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ Reference: SAFRP Farm Project Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com This Project will be possible with your help and contribution. https://www.facebook.com/SouthAfricanFamilyReliefProject/posts/894486190672841
Thank you to our Donors. We were able to assist Niekie Oosthuizen, the 3 families and 9 children living together in one house in Pretoria West, with a Food Parcel. The children were full of smiles when they saw the fruit and goodies. We always strive to make a difference where there is great need. Thank you to our donors for making it possible to assist the families that we serve. The two fathers are looking for employment, to be able to sustain their families. Their qualifications are: Welding, Lazer machining, Building work, Electric fencing, Building renovations, and etc. If anyone can assist these daddy's in gaining employment, please inbox us, or e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Lydia Hardison for donating to Leney and her little boy. We were also able to drop off a food parcel. This family is very grateful, it brought her to tears. It is only possible for us to help these families because of gnerous donors like yourself. Thank You. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our Donor Patrick Doran for donating to the Marius Pretorius Family. We will ensure that the family recieves the donation today. Its because of generous donors like you that makes it possible for us to help these families. We are grateful. SAFRP Team
We were able to assist the lovely Brunette Family today with a Food Parcel. This is such a loving and warm family, glad that we could help. Thank you to our Donors for making it possible, for touching the lives of this family. SAFRP Team
Mrs De Klerk and her Family in Bothaville received their donation. Thank you to our amazing volunteer Lizelle van Vuuren for collecting and sending the donation of Food, clothes and toys to Mrs De Klerk and her family. Thank you for your personal touch, for your passion and heart. Our volunteers make it possible for us to help families in need. SAFRP Team
Update: 11.03.2016 We donated a food parcel for this family yesterday. Thanks to our donor Lydia. Urgent help needed: Single Mother Amputee and 6 year old son in Pretoria North need clothes ad food urgently. Mother Lenay Marie Grobblaar was in an accident last year December and had her leg amputated, she requires more surgery on her leg. She also fell last night and injured herself again. She has no transport and has received no help frm her church. They are living by a friend at the moment. She has no family to assist her. Her son is going to school. She has asked for food, they only have food for today still. Lenay has also asked fo clothing for herself and her little boy. If anyone is willing and able to help with a financial donation, a food parcel and clothing, please inbox, e-mail office.safrpo@gmail.com or alternatively make a financial contribution so that we can assist this family. Or banking details: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ (International Payments) Reference: Lenay Grobbelaar Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com
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Thank you to our Committed Donors, Irene and Gary Jackson from Jackson’s Real Food Market for their food donation today and their ongoing support! Thank you for making a difference! SAFRP Team
An Update on the Pretorius Family: The family has been able to purchase some groceries which will sustain them for a few days. Thank you to our donor Lindi Engelbrecht for the financial donation and continued support that made it possible. The Pretorius family have found temporary accommodation in Potchefstroom, the family are sleeping in the lounge, on the floor for now by the family that has kindly taken them in and provided a roof over their heads for a few days. The family do not own much because they have been forced to sell what little they had to make ends meet and ensure that their two children stay in school. Marius, the father, is a qualified spray painter certified by Duco and Spies Hecker. The family are willing to relocate to anywhere in South Africa if Marius is able to find work and if they can find accommodation until they have gotten on their feet. His own words “We are prepared to go anywhere to build a better future, as long as my family is safe and with me.” What the family needs most is Beds; Clothes for the children ages 13 Girl and 17 Boy; Tools to enable Marius to work. If anyone is able to assist this family please inbox, e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com If you would like to make a financial contribution: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ (for international payments) Account type: Transmission/Cheque Reference: Marius Pretorius “You may stay anonymous if you choose.” Every donation, every effort makes a difference. Some images attached to show what work Marius does and the Groceries that were purchased. SAFRP Team
An Update on Raymond: One of the special needs children named Raymond, that is excelling in sport has received his sport equipment this week. Thank you to our donor Natahsa Smit for making it possible for Raymond to continue to persue his passion. He is a shining example of how anyone that has courage can lift themselves above their circumstances and limitations. Wishing you all the best for your future endevours Raymond. SAFRP Team xx
An Update on Baby Melanie: Baby Melanie was burnt with boiling water by accident earlier this year. SAFRP got involved and helped Mom Elizabeth and Baby Melanie. The little girl is healing up nicely, and she is her playful and lively self again. She is able to use her hands now. We are so grateful that Melanie is healing up so well. Wishing the family sunshine and happiness wherever they go. Your family will always be part of the SAFRP Family. The SAFRP Team xx
Hi everyone this is Dezzi and she had a kidney transplant her body is rejecting the kidney and she has to go for Dialysis every few days. Dezzi and her mom stays in a room and struggle with food. We at SAFRP pledge R1000 to the family. We urge other organizations or individuals to pledge as well. Please contact Esmarelda on 071 3533 201 To Donate: WAS Foundation Absa Bank Acc: 9203876683 Branch Code: 632005 Reff: Dezzi
Update on Our Farm Project: We have managed to raise R150 000 so far. Thank you to our donors for their support and donations, we are that much closer to getting our project off the ground. We have found a property in Gauteng that meets all the needs for our Farm Project, however we need R550 000 to secure the land for the SAFRP Farm Project and cover transfer costs. Details on the land in question: The land has a borehole, three outbuildings and a house that has unfortunately been vandalised, there is electricity to the farm but the cable has been stollen, it is 8.7 hectre land. The soil is rich for planting. Perfect for our project, because our aim is to have 20 families living on our Farm project. We don't want to miss out on obtaining this property, as it is going at such a low price. Please we need donations and your support to secure the land. Visit our website on www.safrpsa.org and click on the donate button. For Financial Contributions: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ "for International Donors" Reference: SAFRP Farm Project Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com
Hi Everyone, This is "Place of Hope" , an informal settlement in Port Elizabeth, there are 93 people of which 18 are children and they consist of 26 families. These families live well below the bread line and desperately need food. We are also searching for passionate and committed volunteers that can assist with collection and drop off of the food parcels at "Place of Hope". If you would like to make a Financial Contribution: Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ - "for International Donations" Reference: Place of Hope Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Alternatively if you would like to make a personal food donation, and drop it off at "Place of Hope", please contact Judith directly on 072 428 4817. If you need any furthur information, please e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com Thank you for your continued support. Leigh xx
Volunteers Needed in Port Elizabeth: Urgent We are urgently looking for Committed and Passionate Volunteers in Port Elizabeth. There is a new Informal Settlement that desperately needs Food and Clothing. There are 93 people of which 18 are children, there are 26 Families living at the settlement. Please inbox, e-mail to office.safrp@gmail.com or contact 071 165 5424.
Thank You to our Shining Star Anthony Patrick Symes, SAFRP Volunteer for always going the extra mile when it comes to helping others in need. Our volunteer dropped off 500 ready made Meals at the Ark Informal Settlement in Durban.
Help needed: Kempton Park Jacobus Shawe and his Girlfriend have recently moved to Kempton park when Jacobus found work after being unemployed for more than a year. The income they get in isn’t enough to see them through the month. After paying rent and their electricity bill, they only have R700 left for the month to survive on. Jacobus travels to Midrand for work every day and has been relying on his parents that are both on pension. Jacobus’s Nissan Champ Bakkie’s gearbox has broken and he doesn’t have the money to fix it. He needs his vehicle to get to work. They both contributes to society. They stay in Allen Grove, Kempton Park. If anyone can help to get his Bakkie’s gearbox fixed or donate Food Parcel, please make a Financial Contribution or contact office.safrp@gmail.com or Liza on 071 165 5424. Account name: South African Family Relief Project Bank: First National Bank Account number: 6253 480 1651 Branch code: 260 23 100 Account type: Transmission/Cheque Reference: Jacobus Shawe Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com