These young ladies moved into a house - which is aptly called ‘House of Grace’- and was funded by money from South African National Lottery. The purpose of this facility is to provide them with more privacy and enable them to learn how a smaller family and household unit functions, according to Bethesda social worker Annelie Deck.
The House of Grace consists of a communal living area, a two-bedroomed flatlet for housemothers, and the rooms for its young inhabitants. The house was officially opened by Bethesda CEO, Madeleine Meyer, at a celebratory function attended by Bethesda shareholders, representatives from partnership organisations and Bethesda staff and children.
Bethesda, a non-profit organisation, received R2,2-million from the Lotto, which they used to extend accommodation for the Bethesda children’s home (which includes the two houses), acquire a vehicle, and finance two new staff posts.
Due to the rising building costs, the second Lotto-funded house on the property at 22 Beer Street could not be completed. Only the basic structure is standing and without the finishing touches inside, the children cannot move into this accommodation. Bethesda is registered to accommodate 45 children, but currently looks after 44 children between the ages of 18 months to 18 years.
Contact Bethesda at 044 875 8088 for further information.
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Sherley Prins (from left), Juliane Mooi, Lynette Plaatjies, Johnny Rhoode, Stanley Appels from Coca Cola Fortune, who donated money for beds, mattresses and covers to Bethesda. Mimmie de Jager (front), one the housemothers at Bethesda’s House of Grace, took receipt of the donations last week.
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Children from Bethesda House celebrated the inauguration of their new house last week through a dance item.
