A weekend of joy as some Diepsloot families received aid from us & Capital Land

Always needed, Always there

With looming uncertainty hopelessness in many communities due to the impact of COVID-19 and also ravaging rains, confusion, sorrow become the order of the day. With the weather changes, this means many people can not even afford to go out and look for part time jobs. Hunger and lack of basic necessities are what many families are facing. We as the SA Red Cross Society Johannesburg Branch have been doing our best to help those in need. We have been working with various stakeholders including local community structures in order to identify families who need urgent help. This past weekend we managed to help just over 60 households in Diepsloot with much need food parcels. Some of the recipients are child headed homesteads. Our capability to help is mostly influenced by the support of our generous donors. We do welcome all donations and note that by giving, you are investing in communities and the future generations.

More help for people from Alexandra, Sophiatown, Newlands and Regents Park.

Always needed, Always there

Despite the bad unpredictable weather couples with ravaging shack fires, the Johannesburg Branch of the South African Red cross Society has been busy distributing much needed aid to the affected. We have been distributing food parcels and toiletries. We aim to continue helping those in need despite the bad weather. This week saw us distributing more food to the people of Alexandra, Newlands, Regents Park and Sophiatown.

This is made all possible by our loyal, caring donors and the distribution work is carried out by our heartfelt volunteers.

More aid for our people in Diepsloot

We Continue helping people during these times of need. With the help of our donors, we managed to deliver 100 food parcels.

Always needed, Always there

Always needed, Always there

Monday 27 July 2020 we responded to a call from the Diepsloot local committee of the South African Red Cross Society JHB Branch. They informed us of the hardships that local residents are going through due to the economic meltdown caused by the outbreak of the Novel Corona virus early this year, Since the outbreak, many people have lost their jobs and those who did odd jobs, this meant no source of income. And our concern was helping mostly Child headed homesteads, OVC's, The Elderly and the unemployed.

We responded to the call and we managed to scrape through from our limited resources and we delivered food parcels relying on the list that we were given by Social Workers from the department of Social development. Once again we are always grateful for any donations. Together we can help more people during these trying times.

COVID-19 prevention training and free screening

Always needed, Always there

With the lock down rules gradually being eased, it is also opening opportunities for new infections. The Novel Corona virus has become one of the most dreaded disease of our time. We as the SA Red Cross Society Johannesburg branch, have been up on our toes in the fight against this disease. We have been training community members on how to curb the spread of the disease and also on how to take care of themselves should they suspect being exposed to the virus. On top of it all, we have been screening people for free in order to curb the spread and also crate awareness.

Doornfontein inferno

Always needed, Always there

One day around 14:00pm, a fire broke out at a residential area in Doornfontein, the place was gutted down as seen in the pictures. About thirty eight rooms were converted into residential units for rental purposes. Almost one hundred and fifty people where left homeless or lost most of their belongings.

As usual The South African red cross Society was there to give much needed help. We gave them food parcels, blankets, clothing and kitchen utensils.

This unfortunate incident happened at Rocky and Davis streets in Doornfontein, we were informed of this disaster by Mr Nyaose who happens to be one of the local indunas. Once again we thank all heartfelt donors, supporters and volunteers.