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Estate News

we’re running out of space at our landfills. Here is her story:
Remade Recycling will work closely with “I believe that anyone
you to find a solution that is the most is capable of charitable
suitable, cost-effective, and attainable. acts but there’s only
Estate recycling collection is an effective a handful who are
way to keep the environment clean. With intentional in their
the right control factors in place, fewer charity work because they do it to make
recyclable materials will find their way a difference. I’ve always wanted to run
to our landfills. This means that future my own foundation so that I can fulfil my
generations will be able to enjoy a cleaner, dream of establishing something bigger for
brighter South Africa. those less fortunate. I am the founder of the
Sunrise Helpers Foundation (SHF) alongside
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING an incredible team of board members and
The Annual General Meeting will volunteers. We have led various projects
be held on Thursday 18 November at (soup drives, clothing drives, a Christmas Liashna Pillay handing out blankets and soup to
18h00. The meeting will be held at the drive, a book drive, a toy drive, a food drive, the Security Officers
Pierre van Ryneveld Community Church, sanitary pad drives which then moved to a by this, Irene Farm Villages Estate is
14 Baltimore Road, Pierre van Ryneveld. biodegradable approach). tremendously lucky to have the Security
You are encouraged to attend the The Sunrise Helpers Foundation have Officers that we have. Every day, our
meeting, where you can obtain first-hand also collaborated with other organisations. Security Officers leave their families and
information regarding the management Our two most recent projects included a risk their lives to protect us. Despite it
of the Irene Farm Villages Estate, as well as mass winter blanket drive and providing being part of their job, I wanted to show
have the opportunity to meet the Board relief funds, resources (baby food, nappies, my appreciation. This year, my mom
of the Irene Farm Villages Home Owners groceries, toiletries) and prepaid electricity played a big role in assisting me as she
Association. These are the people who, for those who were affected in KZN after cooked chicken soup on different days and
behind the scenes, make the decisions for the recent turmoil. I delivered the soup with blankets from
the benefit of the estate. In 2020, I realised that I needed to Sunrise Helpers Foundation’s blanket drive.
bring a project home - starting with the It has been a great privilege to say thank
CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME phenomenal Security Officers who are you to our guards.
A big thank you to all the residents always welcoming when entering the In closing - no great things can be done,
who donated items for the Khomani San estate. This got me thinking and I stand only small things with great love.”
Outreach 2021 project. Altogether, a big
difference was made in the lives of the Each one of us has the opportunity to make a change in a person’s life, even if it’s
people. by just greeting them with a big smile.
Thank you also to all the residents who
spoil the security staff with cold drinks or
something to eat.
Liashna Pillay from the Sunrise Helpers
Foundation – in the heart of the winter –
blessed the Security Officers each with a
blanket as well as a cup of soup.

New months
come with
opportunities,
all you have to
do is embrace
every new The Christmas Market will be held on Saturday 11 December 2021 from 15:00 -
month with an 19:00. An ad hoc committee will arrange the market.
open mind. The residents are cordially invited to support the Christmas Market and to enjoy
the afternoon with fellow residents.
Warm regards,
Estate Management

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