Hope and Light Community Welfare NPC celebrated its 21st anniversary in style on Saturday 6 December, with a successful fundraising gala dinner aimed at supporting its vital work within its Children’s Village, an early childhood development (ECD) centre and school.
Held in the school hall, the milestone event saw nearly 80 guests, including loyal supporters from Germany, who were treated to a sophisticated evening featuring a three-course sit-down dinner and professional entertainment.
The atmosphere was set by Ashley Scott, a professional musical theatre performer with experience on stages including the popular Artscape Theatre and venues in Johannesburg, ensuring a memorable evening for all those attending.
The gala dinner was the culmination of a year-long celebration and succeeded in raising crucial funds for the NPC’s operational costs and 2026 needs list.
“Our aim was 100 guests, and this was the first time we had an event of this nature, so to have received such a response from guests and sponsors was very encouraging,” a representative of the organisation noted.
The event, supported by ticket sales, was further boosted by a successful auction and raffle, with prizes valued at about R50 000 in total.
In total, the event also raised around R50 000, which will be allocated to various projects across the Children’s Village, ECD and school to ensure the organisation can continue its essential work in the new year.
Generous sponsors who contributed valuable prizes included: Shelley Taylor Designs; 178 on Mane; SkinScope; Secure Rite Security; Morgenster Estate; Delaire Graff Estate; Highberry Wine Farm & Event Venue; The NOB96 Winery Road Restaurant; Osteria Cheese Bar; and Cucina di Giovanni.
Hope and Light is a registered NPO with PBO status, meaning donations are Section 18A-approved and -tax-deductible.
The community is warmly invited to join the Hope and Light story in various ways to sustain their momentum. You can sponsor a child by downloading and completing a form from the organisation’s website. Alternatively, supporters can make a once-off or monthly financial contribution. The organisation also always welcomes volunteers; interested parties can make contact.
๏ฎ For more details or to view the specific needs lists, visit www.hopeandlight.org.za.
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