With the recent closure of Ogilivies in Cascades, Wendy George made a donation of new and second hand shoes to Community Chest for distributions to the needy in Pietermaritizburg and surrounding areas.

PIETERMARITZBURG COMMUNITY CHEST SEVERS ITS TIES WITH U-CARE U-Care has been a significant donor to the Community Chest for the last two years.In the 2006/2007 financial year it was the Chest’s top corporate donor with an amount of R84 000. In October, 2007, U-Care wrote to the Chest requesting a signed agreement giving permission to U-Care to raise funds on behalf of the Chest on the basis that U-Care may retain up to 80% of the contribution collected for commission, bonuses and administrative costs, and will distribute a minimum of 20% to the Chest. This proposal was unacceptable to the Chest because it is the Chest’s policy that 100% of funds raised are passed on to its Beneficiaries and this has always been made known to our Donors. In addition, it is against our principle to grant any individual or corganization the right to collect funds on our behalf as this would be in direct onflict with our work. Therefore we advise that the Chest has decided to sever its ties with U-Care.

GOLDEN HORSE GIVES BEDS TO CHARITY The Pietermaritzburg & District Community Chest is grateful to Golden Horse Casino for the donation of 125 Beds to people in need in our City. The distribution of the Beds will be facilitated by The Chest. The Chest is grateful for this generous donation, as it will benefit many individuals from rural communities to enjoy the comfort of a bed. Recipients of these beds, most of whom have never had the luxury of sleeping on a bed, will have a dream come true. Charities that will benefit include Buhle Group, Emma Barter Home, Grace International Ministries, Natal Children’s Home, Open Gate Special School, Pietermaritzburg Children’s Home, Salvation Army: Goodwill, SAVF, Zithuthukise Development and Zizameleni Action Group.

SPAR LADIES RACE

L-R Mr Craig Records (Spar) handing over a cheque of R2000 to Ms Colleen Walsh (Donor Services Manager-The Chest) Participants were invited to make donations on their entry form at the Spar Ladies Race held on 9 September 2007 at The Oval in Pietermaritzburg

CORPORATE DONATION - SOCIETY OF ADVOCATES OF KWA-ZULU NATAL

L-R Adv Trevor Gorven (Chairman-Society of Advocates of Kwa-Zulu Natal) handing over a cheque of R13,795 to Mr Aroo Naidoo (Executive Director-The Chest) "Funds derived from the Community for the Community"

KAY MAKAN / COMMUNITY CHEST BREAD DISTRIBUTION

7000 Loaves of Bread were distributed to 38 Welfare Organisations during the week 16th - 20th April 2007. This was made possible by Kay Makan for donating the bread and Jonathan's Supermarket for providing the bread at cost price. Mr Kay Makan (Director – Kay Makan), Mrs Khanyisile Singh (Co-Ordinator of New Hanover Outreach), Mr Krish Naidoo (Managing Director – Jonathan’s Supermarket) and Mr Aroo Naidoo (Executive Director - Community Chest)

CORPORATE DONATION RECEIVED FROM ABI (DIVISION OF SAB LTD.)

R-L Mr Aroo Naidoo (Executive Director of The Chest) receiving a Cheque of R5000 from Mr Ashogan Sundram (Marketing Services Manager of ABI - Division of SAB Ltd.) This Donation will benefit all 50 Charities supported by the Chest.

CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN

John Dory’s and Golden Horse Casino generously sponsored a Special Party for many Special Children on 18 December 2006. This event brought smiles to many underprivileged, disadvantaged and abused children from Pietermaritzburg & Surrounding areas as they enjoyed a great lunch, tokens to play at Fun Land and gifts from Santa. The experience afforded to these children will be cherished for many years to come.

CONTAINER OF HOPE

The Pietermaritzburg & District Community Chest through the South Australia for Pietermaritzburg Babies Project, Rotary Australia’s Donations in Kind Programme & The Witness facilitated a container of goods that were distributed by the Community Chest and Neils’ Comfort Fund with the assistance of Judy Lawrence of the South Australia for Pietermaritzburg Babies Project who identified Beneficiary Organisations working with indigent people and families affected by the impact of HIV and AIDS in our City and surrounding areas. Items distributed were Sewing Machines, Wheelchairs, Metal Walking Frames, Walking Sticks, Blankets, Stationery, School Backpacks, Toys and Shoes.

COMMUNITY CHEST LIGHTS UP KWAPATA HOMES

Days of living without electricity for 62 homes in Unit 10 KwaPata is of the past. Makukhanye project, an initiative of the Pietermaritzburg and District Community Chest, together with the Buhle Group, a beneficiary of the Chest working in the area and assisted by Eskom, Rock Power Lines and ARB Electrical, provided electricity to 62 KwaPata homes. This project was facilitated by the Executive Director of the Chest Mr Aroo Naidoo. He was delighted to have made it possible to bring light to these homes after many years of darkness. It is a dream fulfilled for these people.

DISTRIBUTION OF 50 HOT PLATES TO KWAPATA RESIDENTS

The Chest brought cheer to the residents of KwaPata where 50 Hot Plates were donated to senior residents of the area. Money was made available from the Organisations Chairman’s Fund to buy the 50 stoves.

BALLUCCI FOOTWEAR MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Ballucci Footwear owner MG Moodley (Left) and Community Chest Director Aroo Naidoo with some of the shoes donated by Ballucci Footwear valued at over R100 000, that will be distributed by Community Chest to the needy in PMB & Surrounding areas.

BARLOWORLD ARMSTRONG MAKES A DIFFERENCE

R-L Mr Aroo Naidoo (Executive Director-Community Chest) recieving the keys of the brand new "Ford Ka" from Mr Mark Rohrs (New Car Sales Manager-Barloworld Armstrong) The car is for the use of the Fundraising