Five years ago, the Mati Family home in Kwanobuhle was destroyed by fire. We worked with Sinako We can after they reached out to us in need of financial assistance to rebuild this family home. Restoring the hope of the Mati family took more than just two stakeholders, on the 22nd of February 2024, The …
The 2024 Winter Woolly Drive continues to be a resounding success, showcasing the incredible generosity and community spirit of those involved. This initiative, which focuses on collecting pre-loved warm clothing, blankets, and non-perishable food items, has seen remarkable support from numerous institutions that have graciously offered to serve as drop-off points for donations. Thanks to …
We are extremely excited to get the winter woolly drive rolling yet again. In these harsh weather conditions at our windy city, it is imperative to remember that in the midst of our communities are groups of people who may not have enough to keep themselves warm, sheltered and fed. Our winter woolly drive is …
A brief reminder of who Community Chest is and what we stand for. MISSION: Our mission is to enhance the quality of life by galvanizing the compassionate energy of communities to propel the advancement of the “Common Good”. VISION: We envisage a province where every individual and family realize their fullest potential through access …
To commemorate the ever-growing trend of #ThrowbackThursday, we decided to take a stroll down memory lane and take you through our 70th anniversary celebration, this celebration which was held on the 5th of May 2022 and like Tata Madiba once said “Remember to celebrate milestones as you prepare for the road ahead” we as Community …
Community Chest annual Winter Woolly Drive in collaboration with SPAR Eastern Cape will kick off on the 1st June 2021. It is once again, humbling to be able to support the Community Chest in their annual Winter Wooly Drive and we hope that the people of Gqeberha/ Port Elizabeth will as always rise to challenge …
The tax benefits of giving to charity Donating to a charitable cause close to your heart is always special however it’s a good idea to take note of different kinds of non-profit entities recognized in South Africa, and the tax consequences of donating to them. Non-profit organizations (NPOs) in South Africa are governed by the …
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