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You walked through the ashes with us

The devastation of fire can begin with a tiny spark or a small flame which gathers momentum and races into a runaway fire.  The flames quickly eat up the fuel around them and hungrily move on.

This is what happened in the Selby community in January, where the fire wrought total destruction.  All that remained was the acrid smell, and a carpet of ash which puffed up over our shoes as we walked on site to see how we could help.

Where once there had been homes side by side, now there was nothing, with people desperately wandering around in a daze to see if they could find anything at all to salvage.

Because we have support like yours, we were able to go into Selby to offer blankets and food to the residents, along with words of comfort.  All were received with enormous gratitude.

Thank you for walking in spirit with us through the ashes of Selby, and for your kindness which we were able to bring to this community.

The road to rebuilding lives and homes will be a long one.

Now and then

Now – during our lifetime we gather much along the way.  Some of it can’t be seen, like our values, our wisdom and our expertise in living life. Once our life is over, these aspects of our life are held and treasured in memory by our loved ones, and others who knew us. But what… Continue Reading

No sooner was Christmas over . . .

No sooner was Christmas over, when parents everywhere started to feel the anxiety of ‘back to school’, and the costs of that – especially in disadvantaged communities. We understand that, and are committed to removing some of the barriers to ‘back to school’ for families who simply cannot afford the basic requirements including a school… Continue Reading

Proudly Salvationist: Celebrating Our Core Values and Mission

This year, we are excited to launch the ‘Proudly Salvationist’ campaign, a heartfelt initiative that celebrates and promotes the core values, rich history, and vital mission of The Salvation Army. We invite you, our loyal and valued supporters, to join us in this campaign and make a difference. The Salvation Army is dedicated to saving… Continue Reading

Thank you for sharing the joy of Christmas past

The sadness of Christmas for many elderly people is in having limited or no family contact. They feel forgotten, unwanted, and invisible. But one of the places where your Christmas generosity changed that was the Imbali Old Age Home in Pietermaritzburg. Your kindness allowed us to organize a special Christmas meal, with residents coming together… Continue Reading

Where to when all avenues close?

All avenues closed for Jackie* and her two sons, Timothy* (9), and Michael* (7). From being a happy family, life changed in the instant that Jackie’s husband, John, was killed in a car accident. Jackie became the sole breadwinner – and then she was retrenched. They managed to survive for four months until they hit… Continue Reading

“I couldn’t even sew on a button – now I have the confidence to try anything!”

There was great excitement at Johannesburg City Corps on 28 February 2024 as 13 ladies graduated from the sewing classes held over the last five months. Graduates had received training in pattern making, general sewing skills, designing and creating an item of clothing, and some basics in future business management. Finished garments were modelled, certificates… Continue Reading

How you put the warmth back into winter

Your response of love and support to our Winter Warmth Drive this year meant that hot nutritious meals and a warm welcome brought much needed comfort to the lines of people who queued up at our churches and headquarters. The distribution of clothes and blankets has also been a gratefully received extra. In the worst… Continue Reading

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Now and then

Now – during our lifetime we gather much along the way.  Some of it can’t be seen, like our values, our wisdom ...