Reach Out Project
Reach Out, a non-profit organisation working to assist vulnerable children and the elderly in France on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg, will be exhibiting at Liberty Midlands Mall from February 25-30 September 2009.
The informal settlement of France is an area that is characterised by high levels of poverty and unemployment, with the prevalence of HIV/Aids greatly affecting the community.
Melanie du Plessis, the founding director of Reach Out, explained that the organisation has been working with the residents of France for the past eight years in an effort to assist those who are unable to assist themselves through a number of interventions.
She added that the need for a community centre was identified by the organisation soon after they started working in the area, and that they are now taking steps to implement the first phase of their long-term plan for the community.
"Liberty Midlands Mall will be assisting us to erect the first phase of this project which will entail the building of the community centre and soup kitchen on land that we have identified. The soup kitchen will provide the children of the area with three meals a day if necessary and the community centre will offer services such as homework support, a laundry facility, counseling, HIV/Aids interventions and life skills training."
She explained that the eventual aim of Reach Out is to meet the urgent needs of the people of France, and to provide secure care as a stepping stone to their long term restoration.
"We would appreciate the support of the wider Pietermaritzburg public in this initiative as we continue to serve the people of the city," she said.
CHARITIES FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
Reach Out With Love
Reach Out, a non-profit organisation working to assist vulnerable children and the elderly in France on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg, will be exhibiting at Liberty Midlands Mall from February 24 - March 1.
The informal settlement of France is an area that is characterised by high levels of poverty and unemployment, with the prevalence of HIV/Aids greatly affecting the community.
Melanie du Plessis, the founding director of Reach Out, explained that the organisation has been working with the residents of France for the past eight years in an effort to assist those who are unable to assist themselves through a number of interventions.
She added that the need for a community centre was identified by the organisation soon after they started working in the area, and that they are now taking steps to implement the first phase of their long-term plan for the community.
"Liberty Midlands Mall will be assisting us to erect the first phase of this project which will entail the building of the community centre and soup kitchen on land that we have identified. The soup kitchen will provide the children of the area with three meals a day if necessary, and the community centre will offer services such as homework support, a laundry facility, counseling, HIV/Aids interventions and life skills training."
She explained that the eventual aim of Reach Out is to meet the urgent needs of the people of France, and to provide secure care as a stepping stone to their long term restoration.
"We would appreciate the support of the wider Pietermaritzburg public in this initiative as we continue to serve the people of the city," she said.
Why Don't You Reach Out?
If you are interested in contributing towards the purchase of ongoing food hampers to be distributed in the France area, contact Melanie du Plessis on 082 445 1769 or on 033 346 2631. Alternatively you can make a donation directly into the organisation's bank account.
Banking details:
Reach Out
Absa Bank
Acc number: 9191 875 622
Branch code: 632 005
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