The service group at the College has been approached by QEDUSIZE (est 2001), a place of safety for abused, orphaned and neglected children. The children stay for varying amounts of time depending on the legal issues and the like. As you can imagine these are often lengthy processes and the children need to grow up in an environment conducive to their development. As yet the house is not funded by Social Services as the building is not in adequate condition. It is however registered with the Department of Social Services as a non-profit organisation. Donations are received which cover the the basic running cost and the feeding of the children. Qedusize is looking for the following:
A television, big enough for the "family" to sit around.
A free standing fridge
Single beds
Fitted cupboards and shelving
Plumbing material for connecting a solar geyser (already donated), at present there is no hot water.
Plumbing Labour, material have been donated but there is no money for the installation
Tiling Labour, material have been donated but there is no money for the installation
Carpentry work for ceiling installation.
Painting material – brushes etc
The are also looking at having an office at the premises so children matters and funding can be dealt with at the home.
Their wish-list for the office is:
A computer
Office furniture
Printer and fax machine.

If anyone can help in anyway please contact Angie Theron on 082 823 8664.