Glen Hills church stitches for charitable causes
Rivers Church recently handed over 66 blankets to the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre in Berea.
In the past the church has crocheted and donated blankets to the St Thomas Children's Home, The Baby Home
Durban North, the Domino Babies' Homes, and the Sahara Shelter for Abused Women and Children.
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Fathima Naidu, a staff member at the church and who heads up the Rivers Foundation Durban North, the charitable arm of the church, said the church's crochet group is comprised of 24 women and gave some background to how it all started.
'The Crochet project started early last year when we realised the children at our beneficiary children's homes didn't have proper blankets for winter. The ladies from the Foundation team wanted to make blankets for Mandela Day, and our initial goal was 67. But everyone got so inspired that we ended up making and handing over 96 blankets. Seeing how much the blankets meant to the children after that first handover really motivated us.
'The team decided to make blankets for the 66 children at the Durban Child & Youth Care Centre. Each blanket was handmade with love and personalised with the child's name on a waterproof label, making it extra special for each child. Giving back to the community is really important because it helps make a difference in people's lives and creates a stronger, more caring environment for everyone. The impact is visible in happier, healthier children and a sense of hope for the future,' she said.
For more information on the church's crochet programme contact the church on 031 563 6801.
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