Hygiene Packs for the Needy
- By: Dawn Van Ballegooyen
- Short URL: https://archive.backabuddy.co.za/hygiene-packs-for-the-needy
- Date Created: 21 June 2022
Personal message
EMBRACING HUMAN DIGNITY
We budget for approximately R35,000 monthly on an ongoing basis.
While we are feeding the vulnerable, poverty-stricken individuals and families within our community, we become aware that there is a dire need to supply the same families with hygiene packs. Hygiene poverty is not being able to afford many of the everyday hygiene and personal grooming products most of us take for granted. Low income or no income is a reality that restricts people’s options, leaving them caught between being able to pay the rent, eat or be clean.
It is important that all the poor individuals have access to a hygiene kit. It keeps the most vulnerable members of the population safe and sound, slowing down the contagion of epidemics or illnesses thereby relieving the pressure on the healthcare services. Being able to maintain a healthy routine boosts people’s dignity and morale.
Hand and personal care products are hygiene products that help encourage germ control and cleanliness. Facial, body, and hair care products like shampoo and body wash promote healthy hair and skin. A list of items such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, a bar of soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, shave gel, deodorant, comb, razor, lip balm, facecloth, bandages, hand sanitizer, tissues, nail clippers, hair ties, babies’ nappies, adult nappies and feminine hygiene products (tampons and pads).
Hygiene poverty is not being able to afford many of the everyday hygiene and personal grooming products most of us take for granted. The reality of low income is that it restricts people’s options, leaving us caught between being able to heat our homes, pay the rent, eat or be clean. There are other needs. Being criticised for living in an unclean home hurt when you cannot afford household cleaning products.
We have been receiving applications to supply additional beneficiaries with hygiene packs. Donations of R10, R20, R50 or R100, would go a long way to helping us provide these products. Please help us to relieve the emotional anxiety people are enduring and help us to end the crisis in Atlantis, Cape Town with a DONATION for any amount or by signing a monthly debit order. Every cent will be appreciated.
Statistics
Fundraising target
R 35 000.00Donations to date
R 0.00A MILLION REASONS TO DO GOOD NPC
ABOUT US
BUILT TO SERVE:
TO BE OF SERVICE TO THE OTHERS, to inspire and help humanity thrive by giving them the right tools in life and teaching them how to use them effectively is extremely important for their wellbeing and success.
HISTORY – THE SEED WAS PLANTED AND BORE FRUIT.
A MILLION REASONS TO DO GOOD FOUNDED BY COLLEEN AFRICA IN 2019 with a burning desire, acted to fulfil her dream of working closely on the ground in areas across South Africa. The idea of registering a non-profit organization which would bring relief to many different needs and make deeper inroads into helping the community of ATLANTIS and surrounding areas , in the Western Cape, Gauteng and Quaqua, Free State. The name A MILLION REASONS TO DO GOOD NPC speaks of more than one project.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS – SUPPORTING AND CARING FOR FAMILIES
Our goal is to provide relief, to transform the lives of, and care for impoverished and underprivileged families, including pensioners, handicapped individuals, H.I.V & Aids sufferers as well as abandoned children and abused women, through various social development channels enabling our beneficiaries to become more responsible, independent, and healthy individuals.
Campaigns are launched throughout the year to raise funds for various causes and needs that arise.
Our feeding scheme is the most urgent need that we can meet, thereafter, through the help of funding and campaigns we offer relief in other social development areas. Please visit our other social media platforms to find out more about what we do.
Registration No: 2019/388999/08
PBO No: 930071778