OLD AGE HOMES AND SENIOR CITIZENS: Many old age homes have been left stranded because of the delay by the Department of Social Development for not paying subsidies before lockdown. Research shows that older adults are at significantly greater risk of complications from the Corona Virus with fatalities increasing significantly with age due to reduced …
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT is one of the Community Chest of the Eastern Cape main focus areas. We believe that the foundation stage of every child’s life is highly important. According to Aflatoun International “Early childhood is the critical time for positive intervention. Children development during this stage is strongly affected by their environment, and that …
During this past financial year, Community Chest shared the same challenges as everyone else in the world. The Lockdown has had a devastating impact on our country and the worst affected is the destitute and vulnerable in our communities. SOUP KITCHENS/INDIVIDUALS: The need has become bigger as families try to survive. Nearly half of …
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Did you know according to The Mercury “In Durban a basket of basic food for a household of seven in the month of December was R40 46.17. An increase of 3.5% over the three month leading up to December.” The daily lives of people all around the world has changed dramatically since the announcement of …