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Vehicle dealership drives Winter Warmers initiative

Rod AmnerBy Rod AmnerJuly 5, 2022Updated:July 5, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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Makhanda's bitterly cold winters drove Kelston Isuzu sales manager Duifie Nieuwoudt and the rest of the Kelston team to start a Winter Warmers initiative. Photo: Supplied

By STAFF REPORTER

For winter, Makhanda’s Kelston Isuzu is collecting warm clothing and blankets for the Home of Joy, which looks after homeless children ranging from newborn babies to students.

Sales manager Duifie Nieuwoudt appealed to residents to donate clothes and blankets to the Winter Warmers initiative by dropping them off at their premises in Hill Street.

From there, the items will be distributed to the Home of Joy, Nieuwoudt said.

The Makhanda haven is run by Nomalungelo Margaret Ngcangca, fondly known as ‘Mama Margaret’. She provides food and shelter for 33 people at her home in Joza and relies on the help of others to make them as comfortable as possible.

Nieuwoudt said they would accept anything as long as it would provide warmth.

“We feel for those who may have a hard time during the winters in Makhanda because it does get very cold at this time,” he said.

“While we plan to support Home of Joy and ‘Mama Margaret’, we also aim to help other shelters if we receive enough donations.”

“We have previously assisted with food collections for the ACE Foundation, which supports healthcare in local and rural communities and the ACVV old-age home in Makhanda.

Nomalungelo Margaret Ngcangca with some food and clothing donated to the Home of Joy. ‘Mama Margaret’ runs Home of Joy for dozens of children from her home in Joza. Photo: Home of Joy Facebook page
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