URGENT APPEAL FOR DONATIONS FOR THE JONES SAFE HOUSE!

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We are urgently appealing for donations in order for us to sustain the running of the safe house.

The Jones Safe House, a registered NPO and PBO , offers a safe haven to abandoned and abused underprivileged children and is situated near Kommetjie, Cape Town. The safe house provides a tranquil, safe and happy family environment for these children who, for the first time in their lives, feel what it is to belong to a family unit.

We rely on private funding to sustain the running of the home, catering for between 15 and 20 children, and therefore need to provide all the necessities related to running a home such as ours.

We are very aware of the current economic crisis everyone finds themselves in, and unfortunately we have lost donors due to financial crisis. It is due to this very crisis that we are very concerned that we are not going to be able to sustain the running of the safe house.

We have enough funds to sustain the safe house for the next few months, but without funding we would be forced to close our doors. This would be devastating not only to the children, who would more than likely be split up and sent wherever there is space, but for the foster parents, Bernadette and Donovan Jones, who have given their lives, heart and soul to the well- being of these children.

Our total monthly cost is on average almost R 70 000 or € 3479 . Our monthly Government grant amounts to less than R 6000 (€ 290). This means we have to raise over 64.000 rand a month through private donations. We are being very conservative with our spending but simply cannot continue without sustainable donations. We are therefore appealing for your assistance, in whatever way you are able, to prevent us from having to make the inevitable decision to close.

A once off or monthly debit order donation would be greatly appreciated so that we can ensure that the precious children in our care can remain a happy and solidified family unit and where they can continue to  thrive and grow into confident and happy adults. Every amount counts, no matter how little. We  thank you for your support!

Please follow link for options on how to donate: http://www.thejonessafehouse.org/how-you-can-help

Fun filled outing to the Two Oceans Aquarium

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On August 11th, 2018, the JSH kids went on an exciting and educational outing to the aquarium at the V & A Waterfront.  What an unforgettable experience!

A visit to the Spur was a perfect ending to this special day.

A big thank you to our Swiss friends Mélanie, Cécilia and Véronique for organizing and giving the Jones Safe House children this very special memory.  

 

 

Animals on the prowl at the JSH Halloween Fundraiser!

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The annual fundraiser for the JSH was a huge success. Our MC for the night, the one and only Nik Rabinowitz, also proved himself as a great auctioneer. We raised over 320 K for the Safe House. Thank you so much to everyone for supporting the safe house, especially to our generous donors of auction lot items. More photos on the FB page album. https://www.facebook.com/pg/jonessafehouse/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1573778416035790

 

Safe House children blossoming thanks to Flourish!

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Thanks to our generous sponsors a few lucky Jones children can now attend Flourish Learning Support & Development Centre.

Flourish assist primary school children overcome their barriers to learning and to develop them to their full potential.

Outings and interaction with furry friends are of course a highlight of the education program. Judging by the big smiles the kids are having a fabulous time. 

Rising Super Star Dylan McGillicuddy!

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No words can explain how proud we are of Dylan McGilliuddy. Through hard work and commitment Dylan matriculated from Fish Hoek High School with an A aggregate result AND four (4) distinctions whilst working at the Foodbarn Deli on his spare time.

This talented young man has a bright future ahead of him. 2017 will be a gap year where Dylan plans to gain some work experience in the legal field.

2018 he's aiming for Law School at Stellenbosch, From all us at the Jones Safe House - We wish you all the best Dylan and are cheering you on all the way!  

Fun & Fabulous Halloween party @ The Foodbarn in Aid of the Jones Safe House

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It cannot get any better than to have  good food & wine, fun people, groovy music and dress up and do it all for a good cause. This evening really rocked and was over far too quickly!

And the best thing  - We raised over 330.000 rand for the Safe House, which will be an invaluable addition to the education fund for the children.

A big thank you to all those who made this possible, especially:

  • All our amazing guests that made the effort to support this evening 
  • The Foodbarn for superb food, wine, venue & last but not least – their amazing team that made this evening very special
  • The donors of the super fabulous auction items and the generous bidders that bought them
  • Rob van Vuuren - our hilariously funny MC & auctioneer
  • Emma @ Cape Town Balloon & Event Company for the amazing décor – you really outdid yourself this time around
  • Shaun @ Event Photography for the super pics
  • Cape Town School of Magic for entertaining us
  • Black Orchid Burlesque- Villains & Vixxxens for raising the temperature  with an enticing number from their Halloween Varietease show

We are already looking forward to the Halloween Party 2017. Watch this space! 

Check out JSH new web site!

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We decided it was time to give our website a new look and we are now pleased to announce that our newly improved website is now live, www.thejonessafehouse.org. The website has been redesigned to improve user friendliness and appeal. Our website is mobile responsive so you will be able to get in touch and donate on the go. Thank you Richard Ahlström for helping us build a brand new site and ITT Connect for helping us make this web site go live.

Revamped Bedrooms

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Amazing revamped bedrooms at the Safe House thanks to Corinne Nash and her IMO Saskia Botha Fundraiser work.

The 1st of September 2009, my youngest daughter Saskia passed at the age of 3 years and 5 months. This is the ...day I died ... I did not want to live but safe to say I had to be re-born again and learn to live again and THANKS BE TO GOD, here I am not only functioning again but really living and loving. We CHOOSE TO LIVE, LOVE AND TO PAY IT FORWARD and we wanted to help! 
In 2013 we held our first Fundraising dance in Memory of Saskia in order to raise funds for those less privileged and we chose the Jones Safe House. 
Since 2013 the Fundraising committee of IMO SASKIA BOTHA have managed to raise money to assist with groceries, education a little breakaway holiday and now we have managed to do up 2 of the rooms in the new house as well. We will also put in built-in cupboards. 
The fundraising in Memory of Saskia has also generated loads of generous donations from Lewis Stores, The Manna Bay Boutique Hotel, Flowers for Africa and the AWII not to mention the wonderful people that attend the event in order to give back plus many others. 
This has been an uplifting experience. It has also played a huge part in our grief and healing process, to be able to help these loving warm children and Family

How you can help make their dream a reality

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We need assistance with almost everything, including funds to pay school fees, special education for children and to improve the house to accommodate all the children and mothers.

Please contact us if you would like to support with:

  • Garden improvements – Perhaps you have an old swing or something else you think the kids will enjoy
  • Financially by sponsoring the Education Fund or help to pay running costs
  • Cleaning items, hygiene products and non-perishable food items

All donated items can be dropped off at the Safe House.

Address: 54 Guinea Fowl Road, Sun Valley

A warm welcome guaranteed!

Celebrating Christmas in a place we can finally call home

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In December 2015, the Jones Safe House family could celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. There is still work left but it is all coming together.