{"id":162664,"date":"2017-10-04T06:25:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-04T04:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/162664\/babies-gifted-by-local-store\/"},"modified":"2017-10-04T14:29:46","modified_gmt":"2017-10-04T12:29:46","slug":"babies-gifted-by-local-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/10\/04\/babies-gifted-by-local-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Babies gifted by local store"},"content":{"rendered":"

El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety received a much-needed gift recently.<\/p>\n

The Primrose-based baby home was given a R5 000 gift card by Shoprite Primrose.<\/p>

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This was after Alistair Scholtz, one of the managers at the home, contacted Shoprite.<\/p>\n

\u201cI sent a letter to Shoprite\u2019s head office in Cape Town, requesting donations, and liaised with a woman called Shereen Manuel,\u201d said Scholtz.<\/p>

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\u201cWe were thrilled when we heard they will donate and we are truly grateful for that because it has helped a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scholtz said they managed to buy some necessities with the gift card.<\/p>\n

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Shoprite Primrose\u2019s front admin manager Lauren Lamola (centre) hands over the R5 000 gift card from Shoprite Primrose to El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety\u2019s managing couple, Merencia and Alistair Scholtz.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe gift card was handed over to us by the front admin manager, Lauren Lamola, and it enabled us to purchase nappies, baby food, wet wipes, baby shampoo and much-needed detergents,\u201d said Scholtz.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe extend our sincere appreciation to Shoprite and everyone involved.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe, however, need constant donations to keep doing what we do best and that is caring for abused, abandoned and neglected babies.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scholtz thanked people who donate to the home.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also thank the many individuals who walk in to make donations; your assistance and selfless giving is highly appreciated,\u201d said Scholtz.<\/p>\n

\u201cBusinesses and individuals in the community who wish to make a donation, can contact us on 011 054 0540 or alternatively email allistair@elshammahbabyhome.co.za to request a copy of our wish list.\u201d<\/p>\n

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