Graduations and gardens – celebrating June
Swazi graduates in style
Swazi, one of our Kids Haven young people, graduated this month from St Anthony’s Education Centre with a diploma in Merchandising specialising in Nails and Beauty. We are so proud of her! She looked beautiful on graduation day thanks to donors who assisted with a dress, hairstyle and nails and our loving Kids Haven team who got her all ready. She has worked so hard towards her dream and we wish her great success in her career going forward. If you would like to learn more about Swazi and to find out how you can assist her reach her dream please contact Khethiwe on volunteers@kidshaven.co.za.
Seedlings and love from the Standard Bank crew
The Standard Bank gardening crew
Enthusiastic volunteers joined us from Standard Bank this month to plant much-needed seedlings in our veggie patch. They really put their backs into the work and got the job done with enthusiasm and fun. We can’t wait to see what pops out of the ground soon. All veggies grown are used in our kitchens to feed our Kids Haven family. The Standard Bank crew then prepared a delicious lunch for our children and staff at the Village. It was a wonderful day and we are so grateful for the spirit of giving they shared with us. Thank you. We appreciate you!
We need sheets and duvets – can you help?
Bedding and linen doesn’t last forever and we want our children and young people to have a warm and comfortable place to sleep. We are in need of 60 fitted sheets for single beds and 92 single duvet inners and covers. If you could assist in any way please contact Connie on connie@kidshaven.co.za. Thank you for loving our children through your donations.
Don’t forget about Mandela Day, our theatre evening and golf day coming up soon
Mandela Day – Friday 18 July is just around the corner. We invite you to help us honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela by making a meaningful impact in the lives of the children and families in our care and our community. You are welcome to do or give. We have numerous ways in which you can get involved from donating food, toiletries and clothing to volunteering at the Centre. Please contact Connie on connie@kidshaven.co.za to see what works best for you.
Come and laugh for a good cause – Nik Rabinowitz’s Geriatric Millennial – 31 July
Nik Rabinowitz is taking the stage for his new comedy show – Geriatric Millennials – and Kids Haven is filling the theatre to raise funds for education. Join us on:
- Thurs 31 July
- Theatre on the Square Sandton at 19:30
- R350 per ticket
Pay via EFT: Kids Haven, Nedbank, Account number: 1948063824, Ref: theatre+surname. Email hello@kidshaven.co.za with proof of payment to secure your seats.
Our annual Golf Day – 9 October
Entries are open and we are looking for some great prizes for our much-anticipated Golf Day on Thursday 9 October at the Wanderers Golf Club. Contact Sue Daly on sue@kidshaven.co.za to enter your four-ball or Connie on connie@kidshaven.co.za if you can assist with prizes. We are looking for sponsorships for the half-way house and the dinner as well as hole sponsorships, four-ball prizes, donated prizes to auction off, goodies to put into hampers and items for 300 goodie bags.
Thank you for your support!
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