A heartwarming movement is quietly transforming lives through the power of collaboration and the small, consistent actions of the San Salvador Home and The Star Foundation.
Johannesburg, South Africa (02 May 2025) – The San Salvador Home and The Star Foundation have been working behind the scenes on a truly amazing movement to bring about a lot of good for those in need of mobility aid. It’s the story of differently-abled folk and a charity that funds great causes working to provide gateways to a world of possibilities through wheelchairs.
For the past two years, The Star Foundation has been a collection point in Rosebank for the Sweethearts Foundation – an organisation that collects and recycles plastic tops, bread tags, and aluminium can tabs to make wheelchairs for those in need.
“Along with collecting in our building, we’ve watched as offices, schools and everyday heroes have dropped off bags of plastic tops, bread tags, coffee lids, and can tabs,” shares The Star Foundation.
“All those tiny pieces add up to something big – wheelchairs for those on the Sweetheart’s Foundation waiting list who need them most.
But there’s more to this process than just collecting! The tops and tags are sorted by colour before being sent to the recyclers, and that is where Sally’s Workshop at San Salvador Home plays a vital role.
This crucial step in the recycling process provides intellectually disabled adults with a safe, supportive environment where they can develop skills, gain a sense of purpose, and earn a small income – their contribution directly fuelling the gift of mobility for others.
“Beyond changing lives, collecting and recycling these small items supports a greener planet, by keeping plastic and aluminium out of landfills and redirecting them to a cause that benefits both people and the environment, we are making a tangible impact,” The Star Foundation adds.
You, too, can be a part of this impactful initiative. Whether you collect a handful of tops or rally your entire office, every effort makes a difference and gives you a chance to be a part of something truly special!
Drop-offs can be made at The Star Foundation in Rosebank.
For more information, visit The Sweethearts Foundation website.
Sources: The Star Foundation
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