Posted on May 23, 2008 by Amber
News24 is doing a drive to help the thousand upon thousands of people left homeless by the current xenophobic attacks, supplies are desperately needed. If you want to lend a helping hand, below is a list of what they are needing, if you know of anyone that is helping and needs further resources please either post a comment here or on their site.
Every bit helps
How can you help?
Cape Town – How can you help the thousands of foreigners displaced by the violence?
Simply send us the name and contact information of organisations helping with the thousands of displaced foreigners around South Africa and we’ll post the information on News24.
Please include information on what is most-needed and in which city or town the organisation is based.
MES has committed to help the 2000+ refugees seeking protection at the Jeppe Police Station. Herewith a list of our latest needs requirements:Baby purity, Diapers, Baby bottles, Baby milk formula, Sanitary towels for ladies, Vaseline (small bottles) and soap for men’s packs, Toothpaste and toothbrushes, Dummies for babies, Wetwipes for babies, but the small packs that we do not have to divide them and they dry out, Black refuse bags, Bread, Colour-in books and crayons for younger children, Rehydrate for babies or adults who are ill, Still mineral water.All other supplies will be appreciated. www.mes.org.za
Contact Gift of the Givers on 083 667 7179.
Calvary Methodist Church on 011 805 3375 (Pastor Mary Flecther or Pastor Alan Storey)
The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) is co-ordinating the assistance of relief to refugees. Those wishing to make a contribution to the Jewish community’s relief drive are invited to do so at the following collection points:
Union of Jewish Women – phone Jody on 011 648 1053
SAJBD – phone Elizabeth on 011 645 2523
Sandton – Bet David – phone Dianne or Glynnis on 011 783 7117.
New Life Church in northern Joburg is collecting blankets, clothes and food for the displaced. Tel 011 706 7565
Northfield Methodist Church on 011 849-7031
EDGE621 is a Christian young people’s ministry distributing much needed supplies in the Springs area (and broader East Rand too). Contact Quin: 083 682 3660
AOG church in Tableview are desperately looking for male or female volunteers to help serve food and assist the foreigners that have been displace from Du Noon, Cape Town. If you are able to help, please contact them on 021 557 3948. Alternatively food, blankets, clothes, baby related goods can be dropped off at AOG Tableview, Blaauwberg Net Care hospital or Milnerton Medi Clinic.
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