The Morningside Shopping Centre (MSC) and the Morningside Community have come together to support through donations of various 2^nd hand items for a great cause.

Over the months of November & December 2023, second hand goods were collected through the “Xmas Collection Campaign,” which was driven and supported by The Angel Network, Marketa Market, Redlime Consulting and the Morningside donation boxes, which played a crucial role in supporting these various beneficiaries and initiatives. The initiatives that benefitted from these wonderful donations include the Jermaine Lungile Schmidt Foundation, Loving Classroom South Africa, and the Clive Mashishi Foundation, empowering them to sustain and expand their community impact.

With the help of the Morningside community, almost 2000 items of clothing, toiletries, books and toys were received which can be listed as follows:

• 437 Various Items of clothing.
• 1122 Ladies’ Clothes.
• 350 Men’s Fashion Items.
• 131 Girls Clothing.
• 132 Boys Clothing.
• 31 Uniform items.
• 206 Books.
• 133 Various Toys.
• 45 Bedding Items.
• 91 Pairs of Shoes.
• 83 Pairs of Socks
• 100 Homeware items
• 41 various bags

In addition, we received calculators, notebooks, a laptop, toiletries and fabrics.

Angel Network Beneficiaries that were able to receive these donations can be summarized as follows:

The Jermaine Lungile Schmidt Foundation is a registered NGO operating in Gauteng, focuses on community and youth development and have been fortunate beneficiaries of the Angel Network SA for the past four years.

Our initiatives include the Eco Sense recycling project in the township of Alexandra, a soup kitchen, and an informal Early Childhood Development (ECD) program also in Alex. Additionally, we are launching an Edtech project that will operate in 100 schools across Gauteng.

In each of these endeavours, the Angel Network has provided us with the resources and support necessary not only to launch but also to grow and sustain our initiatives.

The Loving Classroom South Africa leads the way in Positive Relationship Education, working in partnership with schools throughout Johannesburg. Our initiative operates within both Primary and High School settings, aiming to cultivate nurturing environments within classrooms, schools, communities, and globally.

At the core of our program are eight fundamental virtues: Respect, Compassion, Listening, Kindness, Gratitude, Love, Friendships, and Care. By empowering educators to instil these virtues in children, we seek to address issues such as bullying, tardiness, disruptive behaviour, conflicts, and violence, ultimately fostering improved academic performance.

In addition to our primary objectives, we provide essential psychosocial support to both students and teachers. This includes access to services such as Psychological Therapy, Legal Documentation, Social Services, School Uniform provision, Stationery, Counselling for Drug and Alcohol Abuse, as well as guidance on HIV and AIDS.

Loving Classroom adopts a holistic approach, equipping children with the necessary tools to thrive as well-rounded individuals.

The Clive Mashishi Foundation, situated in the Vaal Triangle, closely collaborates with disadvantaged communities, offering assistance where it is most needed. They provide weekly meals to homeless individuals on the streets of Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging, as well as aid in dignified burials for those unable to afford them, thanks to the generous support of The Angel Network.

With the assistance of The Angel Network, we have expanded our reach to other communities across various provinces, ensuring weekly meal provisions for our people.

To learn more about how you can contribute or get involved, email or call Glynne Wolman glynne@theangelnetwork.co.za / (+27) 83 777 1621. Visit the Angel Network Website: https://theangelnetwork.co.za/