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ANGELS' CARE -Two formal shack settlements established CENTRE within a few kilometres of the business centre of Howick, exists as a shameful body of neglected humanity. It is estimated that about 6,000 "Those who bring sunshine to the lives of people "live" under appallingly primitive others cannot keep it from themselves." conditions within these settlements. (Sir) J.M. Barrie SPECIAL NEED FOR FUNDING Angels' Care was established 9 years ago when a few people elected to respond with With ever increasing numbers, the more than "lip service" to a need. The Angel's demand for the services and the facilities Care Centre was subsequently registered as a provided by Angels' Care Centre continues to Non-Profit Organization with the Department of grow. Since they now have their own premises Social Development in 2002, 020-084-NPO. there has been an escalation in expenses. The aim of the Angels' Care Centre is intended not to usurp, but rather support the formal CONTACT DETAILS organizations with uplifting programmes. Chairman Angels' Care is a formally constituted body, having a Management Committee of 7 Mr Alf Hardwick members with 4 elected office bearers 033 330 3553 comprising Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The Committee meets Deputy Chairman regularly once per month together with several volunteers, who assist with the ongoing running Mrs Elizabeth Zondi of operations. 033 330 7996 PROJECT IMPACT TO DATE Secretary/Treasurer Mrs Joan Hardwick EDUCATION: 033 330 3553 Angels' Care Centre believes that BANKING INFORMATION FOR ALL without education there will never be DONATIONS upliftment. For the first time in 2010 their list of indigent children will be exempt from school First National Bank, Howick fees at the Nogqaza Primary School and Name of the Account: Injoloba Secondary School in Howick. Angels' ANGELS' CARE CENTRE Care Centre will continue to provide them with Account Number: a school uniform each. 62035715418 ACHIEVEMENTS FOR 2010: For more information on ANGELS' CARE CENTRE, visit www.angelscare.org.za or 200 Children into Primary School and email: info@angelscare.org.za 40 into Senior School. The Angels' Care Centre Bridging School has been up and running since or by snail mail May 2009 in their very own premises at 38 Morling Street, Howick. The school has place Angels' Care Centre, for 60 students and operates 5 days a week. P O Box 416, Howick, FEEDING SCHEME: 3290, South Africa. 200 - 250 Children up to 13 years of age are fed regularly. A local dairy farm donates a large supply of dairy products, and other food is generously donated by many, including Howick's supermarkets. HEALTH: The major single cause of health breakdown is undoubtedly HIV/AIDS. Many children are sent to the local Clinic, the serious cases are dealt with individually by Angels' Care Centre. Several AIDS orphans have been placed in the care of 'house-mothers', and this continues to be very successful. THE CENTRE'S OBJECTIVE - To concern itself with the welfare of desperately needy children within the area of uMugeni Municipality, focusing to break the cycle of indigence and deprivation.