The Neighbourhood Old Age Home (NOAH) non-profit were gifted washing machines which were delivered to their Woodstock branch on Wednesday December 11.
The donation was by an appliance company working in partnership with the provincial government to deliver washing machines to the most vulnerable non-profit organisations as part of their Loads of Laundry initiative.
Noah director, Victor Southwell said his organisation is grateful for the donation from the company and to the provincial Department of Social Development (DSD) for including them in this initiative.
“We value our partnerships, thanks so much for this Christmas box, these machines will be put to good use, and it speaks to dignity where our residents can wake up in the morning and put on freshly washed clothes.”
Noah has received eight washing machines and three tumble dryers which will be delivered to their various other homes located in Cape Town.
Mr Southwell said they were still to determine which of the other Noah homes would receive the washing machines.
Chief Director for the provincial DSD, Charles Jordan said they were approached by the company wanting to donate washing machines and looking for beneficiaries of department.
“So we told them, how about old age homes, gender-based violence shelters, children’s homes and homeless shelters.”
Mr Jordan said when potential beneficiaries are identified, they look at the organisations that are well managed, accredited and a registered non-profit that have a good standing with their department.
“Noah is an organisation that gives a holistic community approach with older persons and has a sustainable approach through their different enterprises.”
