Jeppestown blaze

Always needed, Always there

One quite evening turned into horror when a block apartments caught fire in the middle of the night. more that 200 people where left homeless and they lost their belongings. we gave them food parcels, kitchen utensils, bedding and clothes. it was due to the kindness donors that we could manage to help them. Edcon Group (jet Mart Northgate)donated much of the needed aid.

Rain, Coldness in Johannesburg

Always needed, Always there

Volunteers from the johannesburg branch with staff took their time out to reachout to people who live in the streets.

In Berea, corner of Joel and Catherine street, seventy five people recieved blankets and clothes which where donated from ABSA.

From there we went to the otherside of the Nelson Mandela Bridge, were we found over 25 people who live under the bridge, we also helped them with blankets and clothing.

Diepsloot Disasters

Always needed, Always there

Six hundred and eleven people from Diepsloot ext were affected when fourhendred and eighty two shacks where swept by heavy floods. After we visited the area being assisted by our members, Molly Kubayi and Dorah Mogano, we managed to identify those in dire need and we assited them with Food, blankets and clothing.

Public Appology

Always needed, Always there

Dear friends in the humanitarian field, Greater Johannesburg Metro branch of the South African Red Cross Society would like to appologise to our loyal supporters, volunteers, donors and staff.
We have found out that our blog had been tempered with. Unknown hackers have been posting their adverts on our blog without contacting us or notifying us. Some of the content posted has been disturbing to people who visited our blog.
We express our disapproval of this criminal act, as a precaution, we will be monitoring all comments closely. This means every comment will go through a quick moderation process.
We however thank you for your understanding and bringing this matter to our attention.

Chamdor Business partners with us to fight poverty

Always needed, Always there

Chamdor Northlands Decorpark had a business expo and they invited us to display our products and services and also help us collect much needed donations.

Families stranded as fire wipes homes

Always needed, Always there

Twelve families in Princess squatter camp(Roodepoort) fell victims to a cruel fire that swept all their belongings. Three people lost their lives, and the Red Cross was there to help the survivors. Mr Stephen Rasebotja and family were some of the receipients of help from us.

Turfontein less fortunate get help

Always needed, Always there

Councillor De Lange identified people living in tents in tthe outskirts of Johannesburg.(Eloff Extention, Turfontein).These families had nothing to eat , All thanks to our good donors who assisted us financially to buy food and clothes for the needy.