Car firm releases R15 million to charity: Komga United RFC and Wildlife Environment Society of South Africa will be sharing the over R923 000 which was handed over at the Volkswagen manufacturing factory in Uitenhage. “It is our hope as a company that this donation will alleviate some of the ... Source: "Uitenhage" - BingNews. … [Read more...] about Uitenhage in the news: Car firm releases R15 million to charity
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20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
A golfing marathon yesterday to raise money for autism and for his team to participate in this year's national inter-varsity golf tournament, saw Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University's Mike Usendorff playing 200 holes in 10 hours, the equivalent of 11 full rounds of golf. The BTech Marketing student and his KPMG Madibaz Golf Club team mates approached companies and individuals to sponsor an amount per hole played – or give a donation. While final figures are still being tallied, R40,000 had … [Read more...] about 20 Holes an hour for charity golfer
DeepChronix
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Algoa FM in search for beneficiary of charity golf day proceeds
Algoa FM has invited non-profit organisations in the region to apply to be beneficiaries of the annual Algoa Cares Charity Golf Day. This year it will be hosted on Thursday, 28 May. “We are looking for those non-profit organisations working in the fields of education, sport, health and the environment that operate within our broadcast footprint area,” says Jennilee Peremore, Public Relations and CSI Manager at Algoa FM. Information required in the proposal is: NPO number, brief history … [Read more...] about Algoa FM in search for beneficiary of charity golf day proceeds
Time to put those stiletto’s on and ……. run
This Saturday sees the annual News Cafe Run-in-Heels event hosted by the Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Centre as ladies in stilettos and men in drag take part in a 100m dash on Saturday morning. Expect outrageous outfits, men in wigs, miniskirts, fishnet stockings and a weird assortment of footwear and hundreds of amused spectators as the Ladies, Men's and Waiters races get underway from 11:00 am. Participants will race the 100m distance between the Boardwalk's beachfront entrance and … [Read more...] about Time to put those stiletto’s on and ……. run
Young Drummers Drum up R17 800 for charity
Young drummers from Port Elizabeth raised R17 800 for the MTR Smit Children's Haven at a concert hosted in The Boardwalk's Vodacom Amphitheatre. Students of the DDrums Drumming Academy came from all over the Metro to get the audience rocking to the beat of tunes made famous by Rockschool, Katy Perry, Poison, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi, Pink, One Republic, Bruno Mars, and Michael Jackson on Saturday, August 10. For many of the young drummers it was their first performance for a large audience says … [Read more...] about Young Drummers Drum up R17 800 for charity
The season for giving
The Christmas season is a time for giving, and this December Havilah have selected a very worthy charity to get involved with. The House of Resurrection Haven in Port Elizabeth offers a home and community environment for children infected with and affected by HIV/ AIDS. With a focus on healing and health, they provide for all basic needs of our community and promote family and family values. Each child is loved and accepted and seen as someone having potential. This year Havilah hopes to … [Read more...] about The season for giving
Local Jazz band partners with educational NGO on musical project
VuDu, one of Port Elizabeth’s upcoming jazz bands has taken some time out to give back to their community by partnering with local NGO, Masifunde Learner Development in a musical project they have named Siyacula, Siyafunda, Siyakhula. The project incorporates music education as well as fundraising for the building of the organisations Lavel’ilanga Education Center in Walmer Township. The project will run in four week cycles, incorporating music workshops for selected members of Masifunde’s choir … [Read more...] about Local Jazz band partners with educational NGO on musical project
VuDu Jazz live for a good cause
VuDu jazz band will be performing live at Coco DeMer next Friday, 27 July 2012, in support of an NGO called Masifunde Learner Development. Tickets will be sold for R40 and proceeds will go towards the building of an Educational Centre in Walmer Township. Supporting acts include poets Ntsika and Nabi, as well as music group Umle and the african sounds of Robin Thulani on djembe drums and marimba. Dj David Magowan will be getting people dancing throughout the night too!! … [Read more...] about VuDu Jazz live for a good cause
Eveready employees rally together to support community charities
In the annual Eveready Cares initiative, Eveready employees once again showed their generosity and their commitment to making a difference in their communities. All departments within Eveready joined together to choose a charity to support during the campaign. This gave employees from across the business an opportunity to meet and discuss the needs of their communities. As a team, they then visited the charities and spent time understanding their objectives and requirements. This personal … [Read more...] about Eveready employees rally together to support community charities
The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Amy Russell and Aaron Tharp are are walking 11 000 kilometres across Africa from Cape Town to Cairo to raise awareness and funds for clean water projects because they recognize that bringing safe water to everyone is the first step toward eliminating extreme poverty worldwide. Primary support is being given by driver, Marty Yoder who drives behind and alongside them. This intrepid team are are raising funds for charity:water, which uses 100% of the money for clean water projects, working with … [Read more...] about The Guy With the Dreads and his Madcap Female Partner are WALKING to Cairo
Guidelines for PBO’s
We recently received a query from a MyPE reader who is failing to get information back from a local fund-raising entity as to how much money was raised from an event held last year and how much actually went to the nominated charity. I can understand her frustration as she would dearly like to receive her certificate and confirmation that her donation DID go to a cause that is very dear to her heart. Of course I was rather scathing and told her to just write off her donation and move on as … [Read more...] about Guidelines for PBO’s
If you gonna charge R400.00 a plate then here are some pointers
On Saturday evening the Longhair and I sauntered along to an evening of dining under the stars compliments of her boss who had booked a table for ten. Now this was an evening dedicated to raising funds for charity with just about everything sponsored from the food to the wine on the table. Dress was formal and the ladies went all out. For the men, formal is so easy - just put on what you wore to the last funeral you attended and you are good to go! The concept is stunning - dining under … [Read more...] about If you gonna charge R400.00 a plate then here are some pointers
I Have No Eye Deer, Dear
We have all heard the joke about the no eye deer and the still no eye deer - but a local group of good hearted party lovers have decided to put a Christmas spin on the pun and turn it into a fun, funky charitable event. "With all the commercialism that comes with Christmas, it's hard to always keen at top of mind that Christmas is less about receiving and more about giving," said Sian O'Keeffe, organiser behind the No Eye Deer party. "Imagine what it's like having no presents or food on … [Read more...] about I Have No Eye Deer, Dear
Making a Meaningful Contribution to Change in SA
Have you wanted to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate but not sure how and where to go about doing that? The newly launched, Port Elizabeth developed, ChangeSA.co.za enables registered South African charities and non-profit organizations to market themselves to the broader public and receive donations online. Created by two young local Nelson Mandela Bay entrepreneurs Ryan Haworth and Wesley Hall, they wanted to make a difference that would benefit the needy in our … [Read more...] about Making a Meaningful Contribution to Change in SA
