The cement donated by WAS Foundation has arrived! We are excited to see the progress made! Thank you to everyone. Leigh xx
Building on the two classrooms has started in ernest at Munsieville! We are so proud of these people. Thank you to all our SAFRP donors who has made this possible. You are AWESOME!! We will keep you all updated on the building. Bless you all. Leigh xx
SAFRP 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 Reference: "Cause" or "General" or "Anonymous" or your name Or Pay it into our Pay Pal International Donations If you are an International donor, you can make a donation into our PayPal account. Email: safrp.donations@gmail.com Use your PayPal account or any major credit card to donate via PayPal. Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Or visit our webpage to donate now: http://www.safrpsa.org/donate-money.html
Thank you to all our donors! Over R10 000 worth of mesch and wire was delivered at Munsieville to complete the classrooms!! The cement donated from Was foundation will be delivered on Friday and the final building will be completed! We cannot wait to show you the finished classrooms. The next stage will be windows, doors, lighting and painting yeeehaa! Thank you to everyone! Leigh xx
Hi everyone this is Branden, Brian en Juan-Pierre Coetzee. Their mommy took her life in March a month ago. They live at our Twini shelter in Port Shepstone KwaZulu Natal. They were in need of food and SAFRP sent food to the children. Martie and Pastor Freddie are giving these angels all the love and care but they need help. As you all know food is an Emergency for all the organizations and we are not coping. Should anyone want to drop off food for these children please contact Martie on 0746548421. If you would like to donate funds to these children please use the reff: Twini Kids. They are beautiful happy children. Thank you to all our Angel donors. Leigh xx
Hi Everyone, Thank you to the donors that have come forward with helping to donate rent money, clothing, etc towards the Butler Family in Eastlynn Pretoria. The other people living on the premises, in the adjoining rooms, are becoming increasingly unpleasant towards the Butler family because SAFRP are helping this family. Unfortunately, this is rather common, as we have a set criteria that we have to assess which families we are able to assist that fit our criteria. We urgently need a small fridge freezer and a microwave oven for the family, so that they can refrigerate their food and prevent spoilage. If you have a fridge freezer and/or microwave oven to donate please inbox SAFRP or e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com For financial donations: 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: Butler Family Pta Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Every donation makes a difference. Thanking you from our hearts for your support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Vanessa Kruger from Baby Angel's for donating baby clothes and a beautiful rainbow blanket for the Butler Family in Pretoria. Thank you for the continued support. Every donation makes a difference! SAFRP Team
Food Drive this Saturday, 30th of April 2016 in Pretoria. We have a FOOD EMERGENCY! I have spoken to several organizations and everyone is in crisis mode. I know everyone is struggling heavily with the new expensive food prices and that so many are not coping. I do how ever want to urge you to give any Non Perishable foods. The food in the camps are far less this year than previous years. Put a box in your office or get your family and friends to hep. Please every tin of food, every packet of soup will make such a huge difference in the lives of these folks. My heart breaks that we are not able to give out enough. Come on all our Angels! Thank you. Leigh xx We will all meet up at the BP garage: 963 Ben Swart St, Pretoria, 0186 at 08h30 to leave sharply at 09h00 to travel together to Rooival to the Sonskyn Camp in Pretoria. Please bring soup bread and any non-perishable food items with. Friends, family, supporters, donors, volunteers are all welcome to attend the day with us. Let us know if you will be attending. Lets all pitch in to make a difference! For more info inbox or e-mail office.safrp@gmail.com
An Update on the Marius Pretorius Family. The Family has moved to Parys in the Free State. Marius has found employment and started his new job this week Monday. SAFRP has been helping their family over the last while and we at SAFRP are proud of this Father and his family for being determined and not giving up even when they were faced with so much adversity. We received this from Marius: Sunday – “Hi I’m starting to work tomorrow once I’m settled I’ll help u guys to help someone like u helped me. Thanx God bless I also got n flat fully furnished.” Today: “Thanx. I’m in Parys Free State. First day was awesome, good people I’m working for. I want to thank you for everything and will stay in touch thanx again and God bless.” Thank You Marius for the kind words, that is why we do what we do. May more blessings come to your family. SAFRP Team
Food parcel dropped off in Daspoort Pretoria to needy family with a disabled daughter.
Two tins of formula delived to mom and 6month old baby girl in Onderstepoort.
Hi Everyone, We have a young female that suffers from Rett Syndrome that is in desperate need of Adult Diapers size small. We will be helping the family with a food parcel but we need someone to donate adult diapers for us please. The family has resorted to using towels as a substitute. If anyone can assist please inbox or email office.safrp@gmail.com For financial donations: 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: Adult Nappies Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Every donation makes a difference. Thanking you from our hearts for your support. SAFRP Team
The SAFRP Team was able to drop off a food parcel for the Butler Family in Pretoria. Thank you to our Donors for being an Essential Piece of the Puzzle. Every donation makes a difference. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our anonymous donor that donated bread rolls, viennas, tomatoe sauce and sweety packs for our Food Drive. The families at the Pta Camp are going to enjoy their hotdogs as a real treat and the kiddies will as always be excited to receive sweety treats as this is a real luxury that they don't receive often. Will post photos of the donation hand outs and food drive after the 30th of April 2016. Stay posted. SAFRP Team
We want to send out a Big Thank you to an anonymous donor that made a financial contribution towards the Butler Family, to cover their rent for the next month. We notified the Butler family immediately when we received proof of payment. The mother was overwhelmed and couldn't believe that there are genuine, caring people that helped them with their rent money. The reason is, that they started to lose trust and faith in people, in humanity because they had approached several other organisations and were turned away due to no funds. It feels so good to know that with the help of our donors that we can help people, help families with their children, give them hope and something tangible that says "There are people out their that Care about you, that care about your family"...because we received the donation and we as SAFRP will pay your rent on your behalf because of this generous donor. The only request that the anonymous donor had was to attach a message to give to the family that says, "Please find attached proof of payment to aid the Butler Family. I saw your post on FB today and The Lord laid it upon my heart to give of my tithes to this family. I pray that this will be the beginning of many more blessings to flow their way. It is very important to me that they give thanks to God, and Him alone for this contribution – as this is not my money, but that which I have promised to Him. And if He hadn’t spoken to my heart, I wouldn’t have paid this, I am simply His vessel." Thank you for the support and donation. It has saved this family and restored their faith. SAFRP Team
Hi Everyone, We need some urgent help from the public, our members and supporters for a Family in Pretoria. Its a mother, Father and 15month old little girl that are living in a very small room, unemployed with virtually no belongings. They cannot pay their rent of R2500 this month and they have nowhere to go. A colleague and I went to do a home assessment at this family's one bedroom living space. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and guided towards their room that they call home along a dusty pathway with rubble from broken building materials along the way. We reach their front door of their tiny room and as we enter we see an old bed that has seen better years, that has two worn blankets neatly folded on the corner of it, and it’s resting on a cement floor. There is a camp cot with a little brown teddy, everything is neat and clean. We take a seat on their little bed and on the floor to talk to them. They are well spoken and take pride in the little they have left. I glance past them and see the dull grey walls and notice the only little narrow window in the corner of the room, by the door that has been adorned with a colourful piece of fabric. Their little angel keeps smiling and gurgling while we talk to her parents. One can feel the love they share for each other. In the one end of the room is a cupboard with no doors, its made up of differing sizes of planks that have been tied together with rope, so that they have something to put the few items they still have on it. There is no radio or TV, they have no fridge, stove or microwave…they really have nothing. There is a flat material red suitcase standing up against the wall that has all three their clothing in it, also neatly packed and clean. A colleague and I went to do a home assessment at this family's one bedroom living space. When we arrived we were greeted warmly and guided towards their room that they call home along a dusty pathway with rubble from broken building materials along the way. We reach their front door of their tiny room and as we enter we see an old bed that has seen better years, that has two worn blankets neatly folded on the corner of it, and it’s resting on a cement floor. Everything is neat and clean. We take a seat on their little bed and on the floor to talk to them. They are well spoken and take pride in the little they have left. I glance past them and see the dull grey walls and notice the only little narrow window in the corner of the room, by the door that has been adorned with a colourful piece of fabric. Their little angel keeps smiling and gurgling while we talk to her parents. In the one end of the room is a cupboard with no doors, its planks that have been tied together with rope, so that they have something to put the few items they still have on it. There is no radio or TV, they have no fridge, stove or microwave…they really have nothing. There is a flat material red suitcase standing up against the wall that has all three their clothing in it, also neatly packed and clean. They tell us how they moved up to Pretoria for a job opportunity but when they arrived were notified that the position is no longer available and so they have been unemployed for two months, having resorted to live the way they have been living. They are humble people that are warm and friendly, even though they are in this position they still smile when they speak to us asking us to help them. My colleague Dyanne and I left the family with a food parcel when we saw that there wasn’t even enough food for that evening. Their eyes filled with tears as they didn’t believe that anyone would actually help them as they had been trying to find help for so long. That is why we are placing this post up, asking everyone to please help with what you can. We really want to help this little family and need your support to do this. If we can all contribute just a little…it goes a long way. For any goods donations please inbox or email Audrey at office.safrp@gmail.com. For financial donations: 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: Butler Family Pta Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Every donation makes a difference. Thanking you from our hearts for your support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers and generous donors, we were able to donate to the Beehive Montessori School. Their Principle Margaret received the donation. Thank you for making a difference! SAFRP Team
Thank you to Jenny Fowler for her donation of clothing, blankets/bedding, fridge and bed. Thank you for making a difference and for the support! We have families in the camps that need these items. Thank you SAFRP Team
A big thank you to Sunette Goosen and the wonderful people of Salwa in Saudi Arabia for their generous donation and continued support. Our donors make it possible for SAFRP to continue the important work in South Africa to assist the impoverished and destitute families. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. SAFRP Team
Hi to everyone. We have a FOOD EMERGENCY! I have spoken to several organizations and everyone is in crisis mode. I know everyone is struggling heavily with the new expensive food prices and that so many are not coping. I do how ever want to urge you to give any Non Perishable foods. The food in the camps are far less this year than previous years. Put a box in your office or get your family and friends to hep. Please every tin of food, every packet of soup will make such a huge difference in the lives of these folks. My heart breaks that we are not able to give out enough. Come on all our Angels! Thank you. Leigh xx
Hi everyone. We are doing an outreach on Saturday 30 April 2016 in Pretoria to feed over 150 people 53 little children!! I am begging for anyone to please, please help us make pots of soup for the day. Not one person has come forward to join us on the day to feed these folks. I ask you to give a little of your time. Come out and help feed these babies! Share the day by doing something good. Please contact Audrey on office.safrp@gmail to pledge your pot of soup! Thank you. Leigh xx
Hi Everyone, SAFRP needs passionate, dedicated and committed volunteers on our team. No matter your age or interests, you have a valuable role to play in your community and in SAFRP. Are you looking to make a Profound Positive Difference on the lives of Children; Mothers and their Families in your Community? Volunteer opportunities range from collection and/or distribution of food parcels, clothing and personal care items to families in need in your area. We are URGENTLY looking for volunteers in and around the Johannesburg area. Other areas in South Africa also most welcome. If you know of someone or you would like to put you name up please contact us or inbox. It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule. Please inbox us or send an e-mail to office.safrp@gmail.com for more info and to sing up to be a SAFRP Volunteer. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our committed, passionate and dedicated volunteers Nicky Shaw, Patricia Mack, Anthony Symes for collecting and dropping off the donation of food and goods to Angel's Care in Kwazulu Natal. Thank you Gilberto for the food donation. Its amazing volunteers like you that make it possible for SAFRP to reach and assist the people in most need. Thank you for stepping up to the plate and making a difference! SAFRP Team
Thank you to Yvonne Smith and her family for the generous clothing donation that we received. We will distribute the clothing to the families in need, as winter is approaching and we are grateful for your donation. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Pieter Henning for dropping off a Food Parcel at one of our single Mommy families in Benoni. The kiddies were so very happy to see the food parcel donation. Thank you for making a difference and helping on such short notice. SAFRP Team
Thank you to our anonymous donor for their donation of blankets, bedding and toys. Every donation makes a difference and touches a life. Thank you for the support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Bev and Ian Lovettfor their donaion of toys, clothing, blankets and bedding. We appreciate your support and your giving hearts. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Elizabeth Genever Hartty for the clothing and shoe donation received. It will come in handy now that the weather is changing. Every donation makes a difference! Thank you for the support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to the Marcelle Howick family for their donation of Blankets/Bedding and clothing. Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for the support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to the Sanctuary of Serenity for their donation of Clothing and Food. Thank you for your support and donation. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Charene Thompson for her donation of clothing, stationery, blankets/bedding and personal hygiene products. We have already distributed your donation amongst the families at the camp and shelters in KZN. Thank you for your big heart, it makes a difference. SAFRP Team
Thank you to Ingrid Lamprecht our volunteer in KZN for donating the Overlocker to add to our project assistance programmes. It will make a difference and uplift the families involved. Thank You SAFRP Team
Hi Everyone, we need your support for this family in need. Family of 4 in Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth need Food and assistance. The father is the only one currently working, he works part-time and not every day. The two girls are aged 2 years and 11 months. The family live in a room. Their family helps where they can but they are also struggling and can’t always help. The family have approached other NGOs in their area but have not been able to get any assistance. The mommy has asked for a food parcel with some basic items such as sugar, porridge, concentrated juice, tea, nappies (even towelling nappies would be appreciated), toilet paper, washing powder or washing soap for laundry. If anyone can assist, donate or contribute please inbox or email office.safrp@gmail.com For 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 Reference: E. Venter Family Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com Every donation makes a difference. Thanking you in advance for your support. SAFRP Team
Please come and enjoy the day with us at Sonskyn Care Center in Pretoria by giving! Leigh xx
Hi Everyone, We have a family of four adults living on a plot in damdoryn spar its about 15km from brits, that need a food, clothing, blankets and gas for their gas bottle. Its a grandmother, daughter, husband and 18 year old son. They are unemployed and work for their accomodation currently. The grandmother receives government pension and the 18 year old son is receiving social relief grant for 3 months. The family is struggling at the moment. If anyone can help this family please inbox, email office.safrp@gmail.com or If you would like to make 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 Reference: Kluyts Family Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com SAFRP Team
A very big thank you to Rosalyn Smith and family for your donation! May you be blessed!
Donation drop off done for Hobhouse Project
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Hi Everyone, We have a Husband and wife that in Sassolburg that needs a food parcel. The husband has lost his job due to his leg being amputated. Now nobody wants to employ the husband because of his disability. The couple only receive the husband’s disability pension that is R1200 and with this they must pay their accommodation, groceries and electricity which is proving to be impossible for them to survive each month. Can anyone please help this couple with food please, as this is urgently needed. If you would like to make 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 Reference: Sasolburg Couple Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com If you have any questions or concerns please inbox or email us office.safrp@gmail.com SAFRP Team
Please everyone if you have any blankets that you do not use, pass it on to the needy. Winter is here and many little ones will feel the cold. Thank you. Leigh xx
A thank you to all our donors and especially to The Kaan family who were so awesome and gave with such a wonderful heart. It was so nice meeting you all. Thank you for your donation. Leigh xx
Please everyone we are in desperate need of any non perishable food items. We do not have any food to give out. We have had amazing donors with clothing etc but no food has come in. I am asking everyone put a box in your office or place of business and help collect any tin foods, long life milk, cereals, soups, pasta, maize meal, two minute noodles, samp, beans for soup, soya mince, sugar, bully beef, tinned fish etc. Please, please everyone help me help these folks. Should you want to make a donation towards food please put in the ref - General Food. Thank you. Leigh
Leigh did a radio show on American Radio Kenn Daily with Karin Smith.
South Africa achieves a Happy Planet Index Score of 28.2 and ranks #142 of all the countries analysed. South Africa's HPI score reflects a low life expectancy, low levels of experienced well-being, and a moderate ecological footprint. We at SAFRP try our level best to uplift, assist and care for the well-being of impoverished and destitute families on the streets, in camps and settlements by providing services, giving food and clothing. The greatest reward seeing hope in their eyes, tears of gratitute and a smile that says "Someone really cares about me and my family". They say that actions speak a thousand words. What should we as a society, as an individual or family in your community do to improve the well-being of the community? See more at: http://www.happyplanetindex.org/countries/south-africa/#sthash.ujj1WjGt.dpuf
Hi Everyone, We have a family of four in Brakpan that is in urgent need of food, warm clothes and beds. The father receives a disability grant and both parents have been seeking employment but have been unemployed for some time. They have two children aged 13 girl and 17 boy that they have been able to get to attend school with their limited means. They have temporary accomodation currently but they have run out of food. The father has asked for warm clothing for his two children and atleast a bed for them so that they dont need to sleep on the floor anymore, its getting colder as winter approaches. They have very few possessions as they have been forced to sell what they had to survive and stay off the street. If anyone is willing and able to help us get a food parcel to the family, beds and any assistance please inbox us or e-mail on office.safrp@gmail.com. If you would like to make 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 Reference: Pretorius Family Please send proof of payment to office.safrp@gmail.com SAFRP Team
South African Family Relief Project Messenger Code: Messenger codes make it easy to start conversations with Pages. To get in touch, people simply scan a code using the Messenger app.
Hi Everyone, SAFRP needs passionate, dedicated and committed volunteers on our team. No matter your age or interests, you have a valuable role to play in your community and in SAFRP. Are you looking to make a Profound Positive Difference on the lives of Children; Mothers and their Families in your Community? Volunteer opportunities range from collection and/or distribution of food parcels, clothing and personal care items to families in need in your area. We are URGENTLY looking for volunteers in and around the Johannesburg area. Other areas in South Africa also most welcome. If you know of someone or you would like to put you name up please contact us or inbox. It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule. Please inbox us or send an e-mail to office.safrp@gmail.com for more info and to sing up to be a SAFRP Volunteer. SAFRP Team
Our Umtentwini shelter in Port Shepstone KZN has started making waist coats and jackets of donated material. Even the men are hard at work. I am so proud of this group of people and they have a soft place in my haert. They need more sewing machines. If anyone has old machines to donate please contact Martie at the shelter directly on 0746548421. Please let us help them help them selves! Leigh xx
Thank you to Louis that came through from Alberton with a Trailer and Bakkie full of donations of toys, baby items and accessories, clothes, and etc. Your generosity will make a difference in our communities and camps by allowing us to continue in our work. Thank you for the support. SAFRP Team
Thank you to all our Donors that contributed towards the Miny Family. The following Donors made donations towards the family: Julianne W. Lisa J. Debbie W. Rosalyn S. Minette L. Elizabeth C. Restore Artisanal W. Linda J South African Family Relief Project can only achieve its goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, serving those in South Africa would not be possible. Thank you for your support. SAFRP Team
A Big Thank you to Johan van Wyk from Lions Club for assisting SAFRP at such short notice to give the Miny Family food last night. No family deserves to go to bed hungry. We really appreciate the support and assistance that you provided. SAFRP Team
Hi please, please everyone we need non perishable foods URGENTLY in Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban areas. We have gotten mountains of clothing but food is a huge problem. We are simply not coping with the food demand. Please help us help them. Thank you. Leigh xx
Thank you to Derrick Stubbs from the Lions Club for going the extra mile to help Christine and her family with a Food Parcel. Its great to know that there are organisations like ours that care and that really want to make a difference by actually doing something to help those that cannot help themselves due to poverty, circumstance and lack of opportunity. Thank You SAFRP Team
Thank you to our Donors Liezel Aucamp, Valda Pretorius, Linda Larsen, Lisa Richmond, Marcel du Preez and Marcelle du Plessis for donating clothing and items in Durban for the camps we assist. Thank you to our volunteer Anthony Symes for making it possible to get the donations to the families in need. Every donation makes a difference. SAFRP Team
Because of all the negative comments the Witbank camp has asked me to remove all the photos. They are upset that they who did nobody any harm had to be attacked. I am disgusted at all the negativity and so sad that their feelings were hurt. We work so darn hard but it seems that no matter what good we try to do we get kicked in the face! My heart is broken for these wonderful ladies who do NOT deserve the treatment they got! I apologise for the treatment you got. Thank you to those who are on this page to do good and not sit on the sidelines waiting.....praying...... that we make a mistake in order to beat us and the people we serve down! If one cannot make a possitive contrebution and only critisize please leave this group. Thank you. Leigh