GEORGE NEWS - The annual Santa Shoebox project is back for its 18th year, spreading joy among children and elderly residents across the Garden Route and Klein Karoo.
Organisers Janine Pretorius, Anneline Smith and Yolandi Claassens invite the community to take part by donating a Christmas gift packed in a decorated shoebox.
This year’s beneficiaries include 12 institutions and schools in George, Willowmore, Uniondale, Oudtshoorn, Calitzdorp and Mossel Bay.
Each gift, valued at R250, will be specially prepared for a named recipient, ensuring every person feels seen and loved.
Donations or sponsorships can be arranged via email or phone. Contact the organisers directly:
- Janine Pretorius (083 244 3228/ninabrandt.pretorius1@gmail.com)
- Yolandi Claassens (083 978 3913/yclaassens@yahoo.com)
- Anneline Smith (084 703 5000/annieoudtshoorn@gmail.com).
List of beneficiaries
- George: Môreson Kinderhuis, Badisa, Huis Kay Baron and Tuiniqua Versorgingsoord
- Willowmore: Britsevlakte Primêr and Gert Greeff Tehuis
- Uniondale: Le Taylder Huis and Kommandantsdrift Primêr
- Others: Helen Bellinganhof Versorgingsoord (Oudtshoorn), Rooirivier VGK (Oudtshoorn), Vygieshof Ouetehuis (Calitzdorp) and Karos Haven in Mosselbaai.The organisers expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support that has allowed the project to touch hearts for nearly two decades.
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