Baby Moses suffering lean years
"Our critical need at this stage is financial support," says founder Lanie de Klerk.
Donations to the Baby Moses Baby Sanctuary are welcomed, says Lanie de Klerk, founder and fundraiser.
The past three years have been especially difficult for the Sanctuary, she says in a statement recently.
“We would like to appeal to individuals and companies to assist us in whichever way they are able to.
“Our critical need at this stage is financial support to cover our shortfalls on salaries, telephone, utility and sundries expenses, which unfortunately are not covered adequately by current donations.”
Their six homes and various outreach efforts currently provide care for 77 children between Krugersdorp, Helderkruin, Claremont, Lictenburg and the North West. The three homes in Roodepoort care for 22 children in total. In addition, they reach out to 13 local children who live with family in extreme poverty and 10 children who live in child-headed households in Princess informal settlement.
“When our resources permit us, we also provide assistance, care and support to other destitute and vulnerable individuals and families that are referred to us by social workers on an ad hoc basis,” De Klerk says.
As they are a registered Section 18A public benefit organisation, companies and individuals are able to claim a deduction on taxable income in respect of donations to them, she says. The fact that they have a level 4 BBBEE scoring also means that businesses can earn points in terms of the BBBEE rating criteria when they donate.
“A full profile, funding proposal and certificates are available upon request.
“The challenges in running homes like these are not very different from other households or businesses, apart from the fact that we deal with many children that have a range of medical and psychological problems.
“Like any other business or household we continually suffer a lack of space, funding and resources.
“Any contribution, no matter how big or small, would be appreciated.”
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