Winter has arrived in the city.<\/p>\n
For some, winter means new winter woollies, warm fleece blankets and keeping cosy next to the fire with a cup of hot chocolate.<\/p>
For the 74 children currently in residential care at Epworth Children\u2019s Village, the reality is somewhat different.<\/p>\n
Epworth Children\u2019s Village is a residential care facility for children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.<\/p>
Epworth relies on the generous support of the community to ensure that these children are provided with the care and support that they are entitled to.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Epworth receives special donation<\/a><\/p>\n Add Hope adds hope<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Epworth is appealing to the community to help its children stay warm this winter.<\/p>\n The home needs a variety of winter woollies.<\/p>\n These include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Winter pyjamas, slippers and dressing gowns.<\/p>\n \u2022 Jerseys.<\/p>\n \u2022 Tracksuits.<\/p>\n \u2022 Blankets.<\/p>\n \u2022 Dry food goods.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause our children are so special and need extra special care and love, we especially ask that you consider a gift of brand new pyjamas, slippers, dressing gowns, jerseys, tracksuits, socks, tights or blankets.<\/p>\n \u201cThis will mean the world to the children,\u201d said Roberta Ingrato, public relations and human resources manager at the home.<\/p>\n The children at Epworth range in age from two to 18 years old.<\/p>\n If you would like more information on sizes etc contact Roberta on 011 827 5732 or email her at admin@epworthvillage.org.za.<\/p>\n If you would like to donate toward the winter woollies campaign visit the home\u2019s website at www.epworthvillage.org.za.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n