On the 18 January 2024 over 150 prepacked meal prepared by volunteers was served to general public and 1x 20L bucket of rice and 13L of dhall with potato given to the Clayfield homes for the mentally challenged. We will also be making sandwiches at the Wembley Primary School in Phoenix, Durban in conjunction with the stationery packs for the school kids.
James House Xmas Hampers 2023
The James House Community of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay were overwhelmed to receive Christmas Food Hampers this year filled with non-perishable groceries. Our hope was that these food packs would ensure these families had food on the table for a special Christmas meal, as well as food during the school holidays while James House was closed.
The success of this initiative was only possible with IAHV’s generous donation, which enabled us to purchase 100 x Yebo Fresh packs for this community. The food packs were well-received with much appreciation and the James House staff and families have expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the continuous support of IAHV and all volunteers involved.
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Our annual Christmas Day Lunch with the homeless Landsdowne community
A very big THANK YOU to all our generous donors and volunteers who made the Christmas Day Lunch for the homeless Lansdowne community such a huge success and heartwarming experience!!
This was the 6th year doing this event and we are overwhelmed by the generosity, kindness, and enthusiasm that made this project possible. We had 22 volunteers assist at the event with transporting goods, setting up, serving food and gifting the community. Volunteers also cooked 180 meals which we served with cooldrink and treats. With the donations, we were able to purchase Yebo Fresh food packs containing non-perishable items as well as hygiene packs.
We gifted the community photos from last year’s event which they were so excited about and had fun posing for more photos. Michael, the community leader, thanked us and was very appreciative of all our efforts. He celebrates his birthday on Christmas so it’s always an extra special day for him!
Thank you to everyone who contributed and touched the lives of this community. Our combined efforts brought joy and smiles to their faces and we couldn’t think of a better way to spend Christmas – see below link to the video on our Instagram page.
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Christmas celebrations at Bottlebrush Little Angels
Christmas celebrations at the Bottlebrush Bottlebrush settlement in Chatsworth, Durban. IAHV assisted with the hamper donations and was organised by Prissy Govender the project leader. Huge smiles were spread across many faces on when the hampers were distributed to our LITTLE ANGELS. The Silverglen Rotary club also joined in. Nicam Insurance provided pizzas and cool drinks to the kids..
Lenasia Havan Old Age Home Food Hampers
The Lenasia Havan Old Age Home is based in Lenasia, South of Johannesburg. IAHV assisted with the food hamper donations and was organised by Rakhee Devchand the project leader. On 10th December, Sunday 106 Senior Citizen were treated to a very special event. The Seniors were served with a scrumptious meals, ice cream and entertained with music, and enjoyed dancing. Our Seniors were happy with smiles on their faces. Our seniors were most happy and that was our goal. They appreciated everything IAHV did for them and blessed us all,
A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers who came to assist and selflessly contributed so flawlessly to a wonderful and very successful event.
KZN Sri Sri Feeding scheme
The Sri Sri Feeding scheme project in KZN has been providing cooked meals weekly for almost 250 people.
We distributed 108 hampers last week. Please contribute generously to the scheme as we require more hampers.
Each hamper is approximately R260.00
Mandela Day Celebrations 2023
In celebration of Mandela Day, IAHV South Africa hosted a range of community-driven initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
In KZN, 50 blankets were donated to learners and care givers who were affected by the recent floods at the Dr Macken Mistry Primary School in Sea cow lake, Durban.
40 food parcels was donated to the caregivers at the Youth Village Project in Soweto led by Aneshree Naidoo.
James House Child & Youth Care Centre in Hout Bay Cape Town led by Rucita Vassen.
This Mandela Day fundraising goal is to sponsor 50 kids from James House to a fun and educational trip to the Cape Town Science Centre and a gift pack of essential items, winter warmers and hygiene items. Also to honour the work and beliefs of humanitarians like Mandela and Gurudev by helping others, educating them which is one of the most empowering tools, showing love and compassion and igniting change in our communities.
OBS Pasta Kitchen in Observatory Cape Town, are a weekly feeding scheme in Cape Town that offers support, community and a hot meal once a week. We also share life skills and healthy ways of dealing with stress with our guests, who are mostly homeless or unemployed.
Bike Run With A Purpose
Our volunteers together with the assistance from IAHV donated 150 cutlery, bowls and mugs to the children at Net Vir Pret in Barrydale. Furthermore, school uniforms, school shoes and stationery will be given to disadvantaged children at 6 different schools within the next 2 weeks.
Obs Pasta Kitchen Valentine
At Obs Pasta Kitchen we serve a bowl to the homeless and needy every Wednesday @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Grateful that our pasta kitchen is a space where everyone can tap into what’s on their heart. Celebrating love was our theme. Our 2 youngest members of our volunteer family, made a beautiful poster to raise some Valentine’s Day love donations !
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Christmas Lunch for the Lansdowne Community
A very big THANK YOU to all our generous donors and volunteers who made the Christmas Day Lunch for the homeless Lansdowne community such a huge success and heartwarming experience!!
We are overwhelmed by the generosity, kindness, and enthusiasm that made this project possible. We had 31 volunteers assist at the event with transporting goods, setting up, serving food, and gifting the community. Volunteers also cooked 160 meals which we served with cooldrink and treats. With the cash donations, we were able to purchase Yebo Fresh food packs containing non-perishable items as well as hygiene packs. We received a donation of an imported German Christmas tree which added to the festivities and they absolutely loved it!
The community were so grateful and appreciative. At the end of the event, some of their community members came together to thank the volunteers and said “As long as I’ve been staying here, you come every year, I’m so appreciative of what you do for us. We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas. God bless you”
Thank you to everyone who contributed and touched the lives of this community. Our combined efforts brought joy and smiles to their faces and we couldn’t think of a better way to spend Christmas – see below link to the video on our Instagram page or attached if you don’t have an Instagram account.
Wishing you all a bright and beautiful 2023! Stay safe and happy 🙂
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