Project Hope SA just needs to put together a few more gifts to help bring Christmas cheer to 32 children from the 1000 Hills Football Club. These children, aged 11 to 17, have found a sense of belonging and purpose through the club, but many continue to face hardships and loneliness.
Valley of a 1000 Hills, South Africa (08 November 2024) – For many of us still caught up in the daily hustle and bustle of life, it’s almost mind-boggling to think that the festive season is almost upon us! And while the year-end holiday season is a magical time with the promise of family time, fun outings and treats – for many little children, it can be a painful reminder of their loneliness.
Hoping to fill this void with a little bit of joy and spoils, Project Hope SA has made great progress in putting together 80% of the Christmas gifts for the many children they support.
These children, aged 11 to 17, are part of the 1000 Hills Football Club. They’ve found a sense of belonging and purpose through their dedicated coach, Philani Shezi—a local hero who serves as a father figure and a beacon of hope for them.
For these kids, soccer is more than a game; it’s their passion, their identity, and a lifeline steering them away from the wrong paths that many bored kids are tempted by, Project Hope shares.
“We’ve made great progress, with 80% of our Christmas gifts arranged, but we’re still short of presents for 32 children—and it’s weighing heavily on us.
“With that in mind, we’re reaching out, hoping for a business, group of friends, or a family who might step in as heroes themselves, helping us gather those last 32 gifts before December 1st,” the organisation said.
The non-profit, nestled in the Valley of a 1000 Hills near Hillcrest, is dedicated to giving children from impoverished backgrounds an awesome childhood through various programmes and partnerships with preschools.
Each gift, wrapped in a decorated shoebox, is valued at about R250 and includes toothpaste, a toothbrush, soap, washcloth, soap, deodorant, a soccer ball and some sweets.
“We’d be overjoyed if you could either purchase and wrap the items into a shoebox yourself or, if it’s easier, donate, and we’ll handle the rest. If you’re outside of Durban, you can send the gift to us through PostNet or PUDO.”
If you can lend a hand, contact Project SA’s Founder, Sara Brown, at support@projecthope.org.za.
Sources: Project Hope SA
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