“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has ” Margaret Mead
Thank you to everyone who has supported VUSA’s Covid-19 relief programme. As we adapt to these unprecedented circumstances, we have continued to serve the Langa community as best we can. We have modified our programmes to ensure the safety of the community and shifted our focus to food and academics for this is where the greatest needs currently lie.
For more information on VUSA’s Covid Relief efforts, please see the report below.
Should you wish to get involved, please see the following ways to support VUSA:
SUPPORT THE VUSA VIRTUAL FAMILY QUIZ NIGHT
TRIVIA NIGHT
Join in some holiday family fun and support a great cause by participating in the virtual quiz night. Details to follow soon.
2. ONE MAN’S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN’S TREASURE
Many of us have taken this lock-down as an opportunity to sort through cupboards.
If you have cleared out winter clothes, sporting equipment, kids games or any other household items which you no longer require, please consider donating these to VUSA. We are happy to collect or items can be delivered to Bishops Prep or College reception once schools reopen.
As a community organisation we try to support the whole Langa community even though our focus is children and we will find a good home for clothes of any size.
3. VUSA COACHES
This incredible team of men and women have wowed us through this crisis. The VUSA coaches and teachers reside in the Langa community. As with many organisations, we have had to reduce salaries significantly to ensure no jobs are lost. As we have mentioned previously, these staff members are more than just coaches and teachers to the children. They are also mentors and friends and as such, no task has been too big in order to protect and support the children. They have assisted at school feeding schemes, volunteered to chop veggies at Woodstock Brewery. They do fun exercises (socially distant of course) whilst the children await a meal, they feed, sanitise and act as a sounding board for the often stressed, scared and hungry kids they work with. We therefore ask, if you are able, to kindly support by providing:
VUSA PARTNERS
Without the support of these extraordinary organisations, through the course of the year, VUSA would not have the programmes or the resources to build on in this time of crisis.
Any funds donated to this organisation and not utilised for the Covid-19 crisis will be allocated towards running of the programmes after lock-down unless otherwise specified. As a registered PBO, all contributions will be receipted with a Section 18a receipt.
We continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as we navigate through these challenging times.
As always, thank you for your support.
Kind regards
Brendan, Nikki and Mak