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Helping Hands thanks Dannhauser school for recognising vital community work
Helping Hands — a community-based organisation dedicated to assisting the destitute, needy and vulnerable — has expressed heartfelt thanks to Dannhauser Primary School for recognising its work.
Chairperson Farzanah Dookie told the Courier that the organisation strives to make a difference wherever possible.
'We do this through various initiatives. When people in our community face challenges, especially with basic needs like food and water, we step in to help wherever we can,' she explained.
Helping Hands partners with local businesses to source food parcels, which are then repacked into smaller portions to reach more households. The group also receives a nutritious soup mix from 'Reach Out for Hunger', which is served to children on Sundays when no school feeding schemes are available.
Dookie added that the organisation also appeals to churches and other groups for gently-used clothing, school shoes for children, and blankets for the elderly.
'We really appreciate it when people notice our work,' she said. 'It's not an easy task — we aren't funded by any organisation, so we do struggle at times. But with the support of caring people, we manage to help so many who are unemployed, especially given the high joblessness in our community.'
She extended special thanks to the educators and staff of Dannhauser Primary School for their Mandela Day sponsorship.
'Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to working with you again in future,' she added.
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