Charity

Santa Shoebox and Kya Crafts Collaborate on Cute Toy for Virtual Boxes

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvJune 2, 2023March 11, 2025 740 0

This year, there will be an extra cute toy added to the Santa Shoebox Project’s virtual boxes; the ladies at Kya Crafts are making Snuggleheads for each child.   South…

Meet Some Organisations Caring for SA Precious Environment – World Environment Day

by Staff Writer@GoodthingsguyJune 2, 2023June 6, 2023 465 0

In honour of the upcoming World Environment Day, we take a look at three organisations working to care for South Africa’s environment.   South Africa (02 June 2023) – While…

Its That Time of Year Again, The Grace Factory Preps for Mandela Day and Helping New Moms

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023 654 0

The Grace Factory has started planning for Mandela Day 2023 and this year they hope to pack 1500 bags filled with goodies for new moms and little babies.   South…

Animal Welfare Organisations Celebrate Resumption of Lottery Funding

by Liezl Human@groundup_newsMay 30, 2023May 30, 2023 527 0

The National Lotteries Commission had withdrawn funding for animal welfare in 2022/23. South Africa (30 May 2023)—Animal welfare organisations are celebrating the National Lotteries Commission’s (NLC) decision to include animal…

R2.8-Million Raised in 48 hours for South African Charity’s UPliftment Plans

by Tyler Leigh Vivier@tylerleighvMay 30, 2023June 2, 2023 795 0

The Angel Network Telethon has been an outstanding success with the team of volunteers raising R2.8 million within 48 hours – The money will be used to educate, nourish, uplift…

Good-Hearted Cyclist Makes a Difference Over a Decade of Many Extra Miles

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023 924 0

Committed to the cause! No one trick pony, this good-hearted cyclist was inspired to go many extra miles after his first adventure for a worthy children’s cause. 10 and a…

This Child Protection Week, Courage has Free Resources for Teachers

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 29, 2023May 29, 2023 887 0

Courage has released several free resources for teachers to use this Child Protection Week to help children learn their rights and to fight abuse.   South Africa (29 May 2023)…

20-Year-Old Leads Coast to Coast Clean-Ups; Over 500kgs Of Litter Gone!

by Ashleigh Nefdt@goodthingsguyMay 29, 2023 826 0

A massive coastal clean-up adventure is underway, set to tackle 100 South African beaches! Led by 20-year-old Zoë Prinsloo, the clean-up quest is already changing South Africa one coast at…

Angel Network Telethon Raises over R1-Million in 24hours

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 29, 2023 654 0

The Angel Network has raised 61% of its R2.5 million telethon goal and with just 8 hours left to go, they hope to reach the full amount. This is how…

High Schooler Collects 830kgs Plastic Lids with Help From Local Recyclers

by TYLER LEIGH VIVIER@tylerleighvMay 29, 2023June 5, 2023 1,505 0

Brady Bernard started collecting plastic bottle lids six years ago in the hope of getting a wheelchair for a local charity; thanks to two recyclers, he was able to collect…