Oct 29, 2024 | Active Ageing, Acts of kindness, Assisted Living, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Independent living retirement, Living longer, Respite, Respite Care, Retirement, Somerset West
This October, residents and staff of the Helderberg Society for the Aged came together to show support for National Breast Cancer Month with a series of heartwarming activities and a sea of pink! Together, we raised awareness, honored survivors, and remembered those affected by breast cancer. From pink-themed events to educational sessions, our HSFA family is united in hope and strength, spreading love and solidarity throughout our community.
Oct 25, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Donate to Elderly, Donors, Garden Village
We’ve got an extra spring in our step! We are grateful for Gray Swan’s incredible generosity in once again sponsoring 300 pairs of shoes for our residents.
Thank you, Gray Swan, for your continued support of Helderberg Society for the Aged. The shoes are being distributed to those of our residents in need, in our respective units and Garden Village.
Your commitment to our community enables us to provide sustainable, dignified care that enhances the quality of life for the elderly in a compassionate, respectful environment. Together, we’re striving toward a brighter future for our residents and dedicated staff!
#CommunitySupport #Gratitude #HSFA GraySwan #GraySwan
Jun 24, 2024 | Acts of kindness, HSFA Projects team, Out the Box
This quote rings true for the children at The Smart Hub in Macassar, who recently enjoyed the wisdom and storytelling from some of our special HSFA residents. These representatives (Ellen, Louise and Adele) from our ever-growing “HSFA Projects Team” brought bags filled with beautifully knitted blankets, jerseys, beanies, and teddies, all lovingly crafted by our residents, to the school. Ellen told an animated version of Little Red Riding Hood which had all the kids hanging on to every word!
Massive thanks to Dr. Bryony May and her volunteers at
Out the Box NPO for creating a wonderful educational centre for these children, the Little Smarties, achieving a remarkable transformation in just two years. Our residents from HSFA Projects recently had the pleasure of attending a presentation by Bryony on the various programs being implemented by Out of Box and were instantly inspired to get involved and contribute their skills.
Jun 23, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Community Chest, Retirement, Somerset West
Thank you so much, The Community Chest of the Western Cape and GOOD HOPE FMGOOD HOPE FM, for choosing the Helderberg Society for the Aged as a beneficiary for the Good Hope FM Keep Cape Town Warm event! The Campaign had collected over 1,500 blankets and nearly 6,000 non-perishable food items! The handover ceremony was a truly inspiring experience, filled with the ‘warm hearts’ of dedicated NPOs and generous donors coming together for a common cause. The blankets and food cans will certainly benefit many of our elderly residents who have no family or financial support. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=977432300514440
Jun 23, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Frail Care, Heartlands, Living longer, Retirement, Somerset West
A special thank you goes out to our wonderful residents at HSFA Mountview Frailcare, Joan Moen and Edith Hofmeyr, for their incredible dedication and generosity. Over the past few months, Joan and Edith have been tirelessly knitting beautiful crafts, which they have now graciously donated to
Heartlands Baby Sanctuary.
This heartwarming effort bridges the gap between generations, showcasing the kindness and creativity of our elderly community members, and bringing joy to the little ones at Heartlands.
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Jun 18, 2024 | Acts of kindness, Donors, Fundraising, Retirement, Somerset West
For an unforgettable night, the HSFA’s Vonke Hall was transformed into an elegant fine dining restaurant, where the HSFA hosted our bi-annual fundraising and networking dinner. Esteemed members of our Somerset community gathered to support and raise awareness for the HSFA, our mission, our Section 18A status, and the vital role that bequests and donations from the community play in sustaining our NPO. Among our guests were
Standard Bank – South Africa,
Village Collective,
Dewvest, Fontijn, Dr Sharon Truter Neuropsychology, Imibala Trust, Matthee Prokureurs, Classic Bathrooms,
Laminin Paints Western Cape, and
Frontline Electrical. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with new partners and thank those who have been our donor supporters in the past.
#HSFA #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkMonth #SupportTheFight National Breast Cancer Foundation #nationalbreastcancerfoundation
