The Community Chest
of the Eastern Cape
In the heart of our community
The Community Chest
of the Eastern Cape
In the heart of
our community
The Community Chest
of the Eastern Cape
In the heart of our community
"We envision a province where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives."
"We envision a province where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives."
We turn compassion into action, creating lasting change in communities worldwide. Through our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and impactful programs, we have touched thousands of lives, provided essential aid, and funded critical initiatives.
We remain committed to making a tangible difference. Join us in shaping a brighter future - one act of kindness at a time.
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We turn compassion into action, creating lasting change in communities worldwide. Through our dedicated volunteers, generous donors, and impactful programs, we have touched thousands of lives, provided essential aid, and funded critical initiatives.
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Projects That Uplift Our Community
Projects That Uplift Our Community
Mandela Day 2026 is an opportunity to turn compassion into action. In partnership with DG Capital, Community Chest invites businesses, organisations, and volunteers to dedicate their 67 minutes or more to uplifting two vital community institutions in Gqeberha, Heatherbank Primary School and Malabar Old Age Home.
Mandela Day 2026 is an opportunity to turn compassion into action. In partnership with DG Capital, Community Chest invites businesses, organisations, and volunteers to dedicate their 67 minutes or more to uplifting two vital community institutions in Gqeberha, Heatherbank Primary School and Malabar Old Age Home.
Every winter, thousands of people across the Eastern Cape face the cold without adequate clothing or warmth. The Winter Woolly Drive 2026, powered by Kelston Motor Group, is Community Chest's annual campaign to change that. This is your invitation to donate, share, and be the warmth.
Every winter, thousands of people across the Eastern Cape face the cold without adequate clothing or warmth. The Winter Woolly Drive 2026, powered by Kelston Motor Group, is Community Chest's annual campaign to change that. This is your invitation to donate, share, and be the warmth.
A crumbling classroom is more than a broken building. It is a barrier between a child and their future. Thanks to DG Capital and Community Chest, that barrier is gone.
A crumbling classroom is more than a broken building. It is a barrier between a child and their future. Thanks to DG Capital and Community Chest, that barrier is gone.
Mandela Day 2026 is an opportunity to turn compassion into action. In partnership with DG Capital, Community Chest invites businesses, organisations, and volunteers to dedicate their 67 minutes or more to uplifting two vital community institutions in Gqeberha, Heatherbank Primary School and Malabar Old Age Home.
Every winter, thousands of people across the Eastern Cape face the cold without adequate clothing or warmth. The Winter Woolly Drive 2026, powered by Kelston Motor Group, is Community Chest's annual campaign to change that. This is your invitation to donate, share, and be the warmth.
Partner
with us
We work with corporate partners such as Vodacom, ISUZU, VWSA, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Clover, Engen, and many others to implement high-impact community projects across Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond.
Your time and skills can change lives. Join our network of passionate donors and be the force behind positive change.
Partner
with us
We work with corporate partners such as Vodacom, ISUZU, VWSA, Pick n Pay, Woolworths, Clover, Engen, and many others to implement high-impact community projects across Nelson Mandela Bay and beyond.
The 4 Pillars of Community Chest
The 4 Pillars of Community Chest
Education
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Our education initiatives open doors for young people by providing resources, guidance, and support. Every programme is designed to help learners grow, gain confidence, and build a foundation for a brighter future.
Education
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Our education initiatives open doors for young people by providing resources, guidance, and support. Every programme is designed to help learners grow, gain confidence, and build a foundation for a brighter future.
Health
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Our health efforts ensure that individuals and families receive the essential support they need to live healthy, dignified lives. Each initiative focuses on improving wellbeing and expanding access to vital services.
Healthcare
02
Our health efforts ensure that individuals and families receive the essential support they need to live healthy, dignified lives. Each initiative focuses on improving wellbeing and expanding access to vital services.
Community Development
03
Our community development projects strengthen neighbourhoods by addressing urgent needs and supporting local organisations.
Skills Development
03
Our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners work together to create change. With collective effort, we provide aid, empower lives, and uplift communities worldwide.
Skills Development
04
Our skills development programmes equip people with practical tools to unlock new opportunities. Each training initiative is designed to empower individuals, boost independence, and create pathways to long-term success.
Education
01
Our education initiatives open doors for young people by providing resources, guidance, and support. Every programme is designed to help learners grow, gain confidence, and build a foundation for a brighter future.
Health
02
Our health efforts ensure that individuals and families receive the essential support they need to live healthy, dignified lives. Each initiative focuses on improving wellbeing and expanding access to vital services.
Community Development
03
Our community development projects strengthen neighbourhoods by addressing urgent needs and supporting local organisations.
Skills Development
03
Our dedicated volunteers, donors, and partners work together to create change. With collective effort, we provide aid, empower lives, and uplift communities worldwide.
Skills Development
04
Our skills development programmes equip people with practical tools to unlock new opportunities. Each training initiative is designed to empower individuals, boost independence, and create pathways to long-term success.
Stories and Insights
Stories and Insights
June 2, 2026
June 2, 2026
Make a difference: Donate today
Make a difference: Donate today
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
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— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
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— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
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— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
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— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
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— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
Test
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
Test
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
Test
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
"It is a great honor to be patron of an institution that has played such a massive role in the lives of so many vulnerable people of our Metro over more than seventy years"
— Retief Odendaal, Executive Mayor
