In every corner of the Helderberg, stories of compassion, courage and dignity unfold quietly each day, not in headlines, but in people’s homes, or the support centre where Helderberg Hospice carries out its mission.
For more than 40 years the non-profit organisation has been an important support for people and their loved ones navigating the profound journey of life-limiting illness.
At the heart of this service lies a simple but powerful belief that everyone deserves quality of life until the very end.
This compassionate work cannot continue without the active support of the community it serves. Being able to offer this care relies on the generosity of people, families, businesses and organisations throughout the Helderberg Basin. Wherever you are, there are many meaningful ways you can get involved and make a difference.
One of the simplest and most impactful ways to help is to become a monthly donor. Every contribution, given regularly, helps sustain the essential and holistic service that comprises hospice and palliative care.
Your monthly donation supports people during their most vulnerable time. Joining the Helderberg Hospice Change Makers Club is not only a convenient way to make a monthly contribution, but also offers you the chance to win cash prizes at each draw. To find out more, visit the website.
Do you have clothes, books, furniture or household items you no longer need? Donating them to Helderberg Hospice’s charity shops is a practical and powerful way to give. The shops are an important source of funding, and every item sold directly supports hospice and palliative care in our community.
Should you be relocating, downsizing or spring cleaning and your donation is too large, Helderberg Hospice will gladly collect from you. Please call us to arrange a collection.
Helderberg Hospice thrives on the support of volunteers who donate a most precious commodity, their time. They are ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Whether it’s offering companionship to a patient, assisting at the thrift shop, tending the garden, helping at reception or assisting with fundraising events, there is a role for everyone.
“Volunteering has given me fulfilment, and by sharing my free time to help others my own life has been enriched immensely.”
Joey, a long-time volunteer at the shop.
It is also a way for young people to give back. Students needing community service hours often find their time at Helderberg Hospice to be both educational and transformative.
Throughout the year Helderberg Hospice hosts a variety of fundraising events that bring people together for a cause. Key annual events have become well-known in the Helderberg, such as the recently held High Tea, Open Gardens and the beautiful Carols by Candlelight.
Added to these are a rich variety of events suited to everyone’s interests, such as Padel for a Cause for the sporty supporters. New on the calendar is Market Day for crafters and thrifters, and this year and every alternate year, Voices for Hospice, an afternoon of music, is being held. Tree of Lights at the end of November gives our community a poignant opportunity to remember their loved ones. Details of events can be found on the website and in social media.
For those who want to make a lasting difference, including Helderberg Hospice in your will is a powerful gesture. Legacy gifts ensure that others, like many families who depend on hospice and palliative care today, will be able to receive the care for generations to come.
You don’t have to be wealthy to leave a legacy, just thoughtful. A small percentage of your estate can go a long way in helping future patients receive the compassionate care they need.
Local businesses and schools have become essential partners in supporting the local hospice. From corporate sponsorships to school-led fundraising campaigns and collection drives, the wider Helderberg community is rallying in creative and generous ways.
One local primary school raised funds through a civvies day, and some local businesses have made Helderberg Hospice their charity of choice. What better time than now, in our 40th year of service to the community, to hold an event at your school, business, and community to raise funds for Helderberg Hospice?
Supporting Helderberg Hospice is about more than charity; it’s about being part of a compassionate community that stands together during life’s most difficult times.
It is a commitment to ensure that no-one walks alone through illness or loss.
Every donation, every hour volunteered, and every event attended adds up to a network of care that reaches far beyond the walls of any building. In this shared mission, everyone has a role to play.
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