Who we are

Who we are

Meet the team and learn about our mission.

Who we are

Who we are

About The Community Chest of the Eastern Cape

The Community Chest is a fundraising organisation that effectively distributes resources to support & development initiatives in vulnerable community within the Nelson Mandela Metropole.

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A young person with curly hair smiles at the camera while sitting in front of a laptop against a dark background.

Who we are

Meet the team and learn about our mission.

Who we are

About The Community Chest of the Eastern Cape

The Community Chest is a fundraising organisation that effectively distributes resources to support & development initiatives in vulnerable community within the Nelson Mandela Metropole.

A young person with curly hair smiles at the camera while sitting in front of a laptop against a dark background.

Mission & values

We're on a mission…

To Support, Uplift & Empower Communities.

Mission & values

We're on a mission…

To Support, Uplift & Empower Communities.

Mission & values

We're on a mission…

To Support, Uplift & Empower Communities.

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Team

Meet our team

Selwyn Willis

CEO

Selwyn Willis leads the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape with a vision to create lasting change in our communities. His strategic guidance and passion for social good drive our organization’s efforts to support impactful initiatives, ensuring resources reach those who need them most while fostering hope and opportunity across the region.

Collete Theron

Marketing Manager

Colette Theron spearheads our marketing efforts with creativity and dedication, amplifying the Community Chest’s mission to uplift Eastern Cape communities. Through innovative campaigns and partnerships, she ensures our message of compassion and support resonates widely, inspiring others to join our cause.

Nosipho Njokwana

Office Administrator

Nosipho Njokwana keeps the Community Chest running smoothly as our Office Administrator. Her organizational skills and commitment to efficiency ensure that our team can focus on delivering meaningful support to communities, making a tangible difference in the lives we touch.

Sandy Abdoll

Project Manager

Sandy Abdoll brings expertise and enthusiasm to her role as Project Manager, overseeing initiatives that empower and uplift Eastern Cape communities. Her dedication to effective project execution ensures that our programs create sustainable, positive change for those we serve.

Mum Nancy

Mum of the Community

Mum Nancy, lovingly known as the 'Mum of the Community,' embodies the heart and soul of the Community Chest. Her warmth and tireless support inspire everyone around her, fostering a sense of unity and care that strengthens the communities we serve.

Sinesipho Gwaxa

Marketing Assistant

Sinesipho Gwaxa supports our marketing efforts with energy and creativity, helping to spread the Community Chest’s message of hope and support. Her contributions ensure our initiatives reach wider audiences, building stronger connections with the communities we aim to uplift.

Team

Meet our team

Selwyn Willis

CEO

Selwyn Willis leads the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape with a vision to create lasting change in our communities. His strategic guidance and passion for social good drive our organization’s efforts to support impactful initiatives, ensuring resources reach those who need them most while fostering hope and opportunity across the region.

Collete Theron

Marketing Manager

Colette Theron spearheads our marketing efforts with creativity and dedication, amplifying the Community Chest’s mission to uplift Eastern Cape communities. Through innovative campaigns and partnerships, she ensures our message of compassion and support resonates widely, inspiring others to join our cause.

Nosipho Njokwana

Office Administrator

Nosipho Njokwana keeps the Community Chest running smoothly as our Office Administrator. Her organizational skills and commitment to efficiency ensure that our team can focus on delivering meaningful support to communities, making a tangible difference in the lives we touch.

Sandy Abdoll

Project Manager

Sandy Abdoll brings expertise and enthusiasm to her role as Project Manager, overseeing initiatives that empower and uplift Eastern Cape communities. Her dedication to effective project execution ensures that our programs create sustainable, positive change for those we serve.

Mum Nancy

Mum of the Community

Mum Nancy, lovingly known as the 'Mum of the Community,' embodies the heart and soul of the Community Chest. Her warmth and tireless support inspire everyone around her, fostering a sense of unity and care that strengthens the communities we serve.

Sinesipho Gwaxa

Marketing Assistant

Sinesipho Gwaxa supports our marketing efforts with energy and creativity, helping to spread the Community Chest’s message of hope and support. Her contributions ensure our initiatives reach wider audiences, building stronger connections with the communities we aim to uplift.

Team

Meet our team

Selwyn Willis

CEO

Selwyn Willis leads the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape with a vision to create lasting change in our communities. His strategic guidance and passion for social good drive our organization’s efforts to support impactful initiatives, ensuring resources reach those who need them most while fostering hope and opportunity across the region.

Collete Theron

Marketing Manager

Colette Theron spearheads our marketing efforts with creativity and dedication, amplifying the Community Chest’s mission to uplift Eastern Cape communities. Through innovative campaigns and partnerships, she ensures our message of compassion and support resonates widely, inspiring others to join our cause.

Nosipho Njokwana

Office Administrator

Nosipho Njokwana keeps the Community Chest running smoothly as our Office Administrator. Her organizational skills and commitment to efficiency ensure that our team can focus on delivering meaningful support to communities, making a tangible difference in the lives we touch.

Sandy Abdoll

Project Manager

Sandy Abdoll brings expertise and enthusiasm to her role as Project Manager, overseeing initiatives that empower and uplift Eastern Cape communities. Her dedication to effective project execution ensures that our programs create sustainable, positive change for those we serve.

Mum Nancy

Mum of the Community

Mum Nancy, lovingly known as the 'Mum of the Community,' embodies the heart and soul of the Community Chest. Her warmth and tireless support inspire everyone around her, fostering a sense of unity and care that strengthens the communities we serve.

Sinesipho Gwaxa

Marketing Assistant

Sinesipho Gwaxa supports our marketing efforts with energy and creativity, helping to spread the Community Chest’s message of hope and support. Her contributions ensure our initiatives reach wider audiences, building stronger connections with the communities we aim to uplift.

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“GreenLeaf helped us not just meet reporting requirements—but actually use our carbon data to drive change. We now have a strategy that excites our board and resonates with customers.”

Hannah Reid

“GreenLeaf helped us not just meet reporting requirements—but actually use our carbon data to drive change. We now have a strategy that excites our board and resonates with customers.”

Hannah Reid

Ready to take climate action?

Book a call with us to begin contributing to our projects!

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Ready to take climate action?

Book a call with us to begin contributing to our projects!

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Smiling young woman with long hair standing against a dark green background, holding a finger to her chin.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.

Ready to take climate action?

Book a call with us to begin contributing to our projects!

Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young woman with long hair standing against a dark green background, holding a finger to her chin.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
A smiling woman with her arms crossed, standing against a dark green background. She has long, dark hair.
Close-up of a dark green leaf showing its textured surface and central vein against a muted background.
Smiling young man with short hair poses against a dark background, wearing a green button-up shirt.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.
A smiling young man with crossed arms, wearing a plaid shirt and white t-shirt, poses against a dark background.
Close-up of a tree stump showing growth rings and a textured brown wood surface.