This project proudly boasts that it is intended to facilitate goodwill in the community of the Southern Cape, the distribution area of the Group Editors newspapers.
The project is not cash driven - instead we ask our readers to merely part with whatever they may have too much of, be it excess clothing, shoes that no longer fit, sporting gear that is no longer needed, in fact, anything that others may be able to put to good use.
Winter is upon us and many children face the prospect of having to walk to and from school without shoes. Many of us sit with old school shoes that are no longer used.
Group Editors will polish all the old school shoes and make sure they are spick-and-span for others to use. We will distribute them to those who can make good use of them.
Canon's generous donation will be split between Knysna and George to be distributed among the needy in these two communities.
"Thank you very much to Canon for their incredibly generous donation.
It is going to ensure that many individuals will have a pair of shoes this winter," says Lorraine Verhagen who received the gift on behalf of Group Editors.
Companies or individuals who wish to contribute towards the Oliver Twist Project may contact her on 044 874 2424.
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Lorraine Verhagen of the George Herald is flanked by Chantelle Caldicott (Canon's operations director, right) and Lee-Ann van Graan from Canon George. Photo: Alida de Beer
The ladies at the George Herald Office also gave up their passion for shoes for one day. From left are Emsie Martin, Ilse Schoonraad, Siphokazi Kraai, Alet Grobler, Dot Symons, Cecile Snyman, Lorraine Verhagen, Julinda Aucamp, Hester Stander and Janien Gericke. Photo: Tanya Watson
