{"id":182226,"date":"2018-07-12T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2018-07-12T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/182226\/babies-receive-much-needed-blankets\/"},"modified":"2018-07-12T10:15:57","modified_gmt":"2018-07-12T08:15:57","slug":"babies-receive-much-needed-blankets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/07\/12\/babies-receive-much-needed-blankets\/","title":{"rendered":"Babies receive much-needed blankets"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Johannesburg Freemason Lodge English Constitution spent on Saturday morning with the babies of El-Shammah Home for Abandoned and Place of Safety.<\/p>\n

The home accepted much-needed warm blankets from the lodge in what was said to be the start of an honourable relationship between the two organisations.<\/p>

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Charity is an important characteristic to Freemasonry and they aim to promote awareness around charitable deeds and community involvement.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople live their lives as separate entities not realising that we are all connected.<\/p>

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\u201cWhen I look at you I should be able to see myself and in doing so I will treat you with the same regard as I would myself.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the beginning of a strong relationship.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen you walk around and see the babies, you see a look of contentment in their eyes, which says they are well taken care of.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is definitely a project we aim to invest in because the most marginalised people in our communities are little ones and our old people,\u201d said Paul du Plessis of the Johannesburg Freemason Lodge English Constitution.<\/p>\n

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Pleased with the new relationship between El-Shammah Home for Abandoned and Place of Safety and the Johannesburg Freemason Lodge English Constitution forged last Saturday, are, back: Allistair Scholtz (El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety manager), Mariana Coetzee and Carita Booysen. Middle: Jean du Plessis, Wally Meads, Frieda Luke and Merencia Scholtz (El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety manager). Front: Paul du Plessis, Wayne Hiscock and Raymond Luke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The home currently takes care of seven babies and spends a large amount on nappies.<\/p>\n

According to management, blanket and food donations put less strain on their budget.<\/p>\n

\u201cA little bit makes a lot.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe little we are given from a number of people change many lives here at the home.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are constantly in need of donations to keep the home running and we appreciate every single donation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot do this without them,\u201d said El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety manager, Allistair Scholtz.<\/p>\n

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A warmer winter for El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies and Place of Safety.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The home will be hosting a golf day at Reading Golf Course in Alberton this coming Thursday.<\/p>\n

For enquiries about this event or how to become a donor contact Allistair on 061 242 2709 or send an email to allistair@elshammahbabyhome.co.za.<\/p>\n

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