Newsletter – November 2019

By Gerda Koegelenberg

Hi All, This will be the last Newsletter this year as our offices are closing on 13th December. I would like to assure you that any donations made after the 13th December will still receive their formal tax certificates, although it would only be done in the New Year! I shall post our December Newsletter…

Newsletter – October 2019

By Gerda Koegelenberg

We do not have much news this month, as it has been a rather quiet month as most people have been supporting breast cancer month, and we applaud them for that! I can tell you that Auntie Angie, whom I’d introduced in my very first Newsletter has now moved into Camelia House and we are…

Newsletter – September 2019

By Gerda Koegelenberg

SPRING IS HERE! And I think we are going to have a HOT summer! Before I get to the positive news for Resthaven’s September month, I need to tell you that ingredients for our Tuesday and Thursday Soup Kitchen is running low. If you are able to help us with vegetables, barley, lentils, and whatever…

Newsletter – August 2019

By Gerda Koegelenberg

A while back one of our little girls was adopted by a family and we are SO happy for her! But what ripped my heart out was the looks on the faces of the children left behind! As they are all between the ages of 12 – 16, they are considered past the age of…

Newsletter – July 2019

By Gerda Koegelenberg

Although we tackle each day with faith and hope, and pray that our donors would increase in number to enable us to honour our commitments as day-to-day running of the homes come to approximately R140,000 monthly and covers water, electricity and salaries for the staff!  At the same time, we thank God for the blessings…