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TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF STREET CHILDREN
07 2026 | NPO:022669
Newsletter_December 2022

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A warm greeting to all our I Care friends

It is hard to believe that Christmas is on our doorstep and the end of 2022 is looming at a rapid speed.

One of our biggest highlights of this year is that I Care  celebrated 20 years of trans-forming the lives of street children in our city.  We have such wonderful success stories to celebrate our 20 years, but without your generous and loyal support this would not have been possible.

This is just a short Newsletter to wish all our Friends a very Blessed Christmas and a safe, healthy and happy 2023

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our  donors and volunteers.  Without you our task would not be possible.


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We have settled well in to our new Hope Centre in Churchill Road and enjoy being together.  

Our number of boys visiting the centre has increased and averages  around 15 a day.
We provide  them with all their basic needs:  warm showers, 2 cooked meals, medical requirements, programs, and psycho-social interventions with our in-house social workers.  This is all in preparation of the boys entering our Rehabilitation Program.  We have registered almost 100 boys who have visited  our drop in centre this year.



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We currently have 27 children in our three  I Care family homes in Lower Illovo, and  6 house parents.  We once again salute the houseparents and children for keeping their spirits so high during this crazy year.  The boys have continued to do their best at school and have shown true resilience during these trying times.


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The I Care Rehabilitation Program at Seed of Hope in Malagazi, Amanzimtoti con-tinues to be a great asset in our I Care Cycle.    
Our older youth continue with their Sakhimpilo Program at Jump Youth Mission in Buffelsdraai.    Once they have completed the Sakhimpilo Course, which includes a Life Skills and a Job Preparation Course - they then complete their Skills Training Course.  Thank you to Kevin and Valerie for being such amazing mentors to these boys.
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Once the boys have successfully completed the Sakhimpilo Course,  their next step is  Skills Training. 
21 young men have graduated with a Certified Skills Course.  Well done Boys!! I Care are so proud of you and your achievements.

Once completed, we assist them in finding internships, and help them to get on their feet.
Twelve I Care Boys have been trained and employed at a popular restaurant chain in a new shopping centre that has recently opened.
Two I Care boys are working at a popular coffee chain as Baristas and doing exceptionally well.

We are always looking for internship possibilities, so please let us know if you could be of assistance here.
2022 STATS
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46 081    Meals served

140         Food parcels delivered
83           Beneficiaries

27           Children in I Care Houses

21           Boys skilled

20           Children reunified

78           Street children visiting our                       drop in centre
36           Street children rehabilitated
21           Employed
1             Degreed (BSc Soc Sc)
10           Higher Education (3 x Matric)
5             Boys at College (2 ABET)
55          Non Financial assistance                          (CV's, ID / Birth Certificates,                      Research)


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SANTA T-Shirt Drive and Spar Soccer balls - Thank You

Thank you for your generous donations and response to our Santa T-Shirt Appeal, we were overwhelmed by your kindness and support,  and they were so beautifully presented.  These gifts bring such pleasure to the children receiving them.  A big thank you to those who gave donations in lieu of t-shirts - we so appreciate you!
A heartfelt thanks to each and everyone who so kindly collected stickers and the many who also purchased soccer balls for our boys - they are thrilled with their new balls and we have some in stock to replace when necessary.

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Do you know that you can transfer your SMART SHOPPER Points to I Care? It is really easy - just go to the Smart Shopper machine at any Pick 'n Pay store and select the relevant options.
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Please sign up for I Care to be one of your beneficiaries benefiting from your purchases at many of participating stores.
Please click BELOW to apply for your card!
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WAYS TO DONATE

Friends, we have many many desperate families needing assistance during this uncertain and difficult time.

Please consider making a monetary contribution in one of the following ways:

EFT | DIRECT DEBIT | PAYFAST | ZAPPER

Quick Donation
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HOW ABOUT ZAPPING US!

With a quick ZAP you can help us to help others.

NEWYou can now make a zapper donation direct from your phone.  CLICK HERE: ZAP

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CONTACT US
I Care Care Line: 081 331 5484
69 Churchill Road, Windermere
4000
Email info@icare.co.za | Website: www.icare.co.za
BANKING DETAILS
Account Name LHC Foundation t/a I Care Bank Nedbank Branch Business KZN Code 164826 Number 1648064566
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