There were lots of Mandela Day smiles at the HSFA today! The blankets and food received from our community as well as from the Keep Cape Town Warm Campaign were distributed to our units at our HSFA Service Centre at Garden Village as well as to those residents with no financial or family support at our Frail Care and Assisted Living units. Thank you again The Community Chest of the Western Cape and GOOD HOPE FM for choosing the Helderberg Society for the Aged as a beneficiary. #MandelaDay2024
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
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.
As shown in the photos:
Joan Moen, and Edith Hofmeyr, Sharon MacMillan (daughter of Joan Moen), Adrienne Liebenberg (daughter of Edith Hofmeyr), Nikki Bower (Heartlands Baby Sanctuary), Hanlie Theron (Unit Manager, Frail Care), Louise Henning and Nurse Nazelle Speelman (HSFA Mountview) and Cecile O’Neil (HSFA Operations Manager). #elderlypurpose#knittingcommunity#elderlyactivities
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.
What amazing days at HSFA Assisted Living Units Silver Oaks Lodge and Robari Lodge! Their Hat Parade was a blast, filled with creativity, laughter, and lots of unique hats! From colorful feathers to classic fedoras, everyone brought their A-game. A big thank you to all the participants and staff who made this event so special. The joy and camaraderie reminded us all of the wonderful community we have here. #HSFASilverOaks#HatParade2024#CommunityFun#CreativityUnleashed#MakingMemories
What a special visit we had from Gordon High School at HSFA Silver Oaks Lodge! Gordon High School has an Interact Club in partnership with Helderberg Sunrise Rotary Club, which supports and serves the community. Its motto, “Empowering tomorrow, one act of service at a time,” embodies how they are already making a positive impact. The new presidents, (impressive young leaders) Carry-On and Rihanna, along with a dedicated team of students, are ‘living’ this mission. They visited HSFA’s Silver Oaks Lodge, where the residents were each given a gift of toiletries and were treated to an afternoon of fun, singing, music, memories, and dancing. Thank you to all the students who lit up our residents’ lives, allowed them to share their stories and happy memories, and got their feet tapping or moving on the dance floor!
“Being with you all made me feel relieved and grateful. The interactions between the students and the elderly were heartwarming to witness. There were moments of shared laughter, stories exchanged, and bonds formed that will be cherished for a long time. The joy and gratitude on the faces of the elderly attendees were a testament to the positive impact of the event,” said the young president Carry On. Gordon High School#rotaryclub#rotaryinteract
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