{"id":314959,"date":"2026-04-01T14:05:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T12:05:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=314959"},"modified":"2026-04-01T15:40:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T13:40:40","slug":"tygerberg-hospice-sunshine-shop-shines-brighter-after-revamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/tygerberg-hospice-sunshine-shop-shines-brighter-after-revamp\/","title":{"rendered":"Tygerberg Hospice Sunshine Shop shines brighter after revamp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tygerberghospice.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tygerberg Hospice<\/a> Sunshine Shop has reopened its doors at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/pS6waqPfmueWtLit6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 Maree Street<\/a>, Bellville, following a successful renovation made possible through community support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The iconic shop, which has served as a community cornerstone since 1997, provides essential funding for the hospice&#8217;s free palliative care services to those in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are thrilled to see the shop looking better than ever,&#8221; said Robinlee Mitchell, community development manager of Tygerberg Hospice. &#8220;This renovation is not just a facelift; it&#8217;s a symbol of the community&#8217;s commitment to our cause. We&#8217;re proud to serve the community and provide essential services to those who need it most.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The renovation has created a more welcoming and accessible space, featuring improved displays and a wider range of quality second-hand items including clothing, furniture and household goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"314964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/tygerberg-hospice-sunshine-shop-shines-brighter-after-revamp\/sunshine_06437\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1541\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Sunshine_06437\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Rev.Stephen Nicholson of Kuils River Community Church and chair of Tygerberg Hospice Board of Trustees (left) did the cutting of the ribbon at the reopening of the Sunshine Shop on Friday 27 March. 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On the right is Robinlee Mitchell, community development manager of Tygerberg Hospice.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-797x1024.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-797x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of ribbon cutting\" class=\"wp-image-314964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-797x1024.jpeg 797w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-234x300.jpeg 234w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-768x986.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437-1196x1536.jpeg 1196w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sunshine_06437.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rev. Stephen Nicholson of Kuils River Community Church and chair of Tygerberg Hospice Board of Trustees (left) did the cutting of the ribbon at the reopening of the Sunshine Shop on Friday 27 March. On the right is Robinlee Mitchell, community development manager of Tygerberg Hospice.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rev. Stephen Nicholson, chair of Tygerberg Hospice Board of Trustees, cut the ribbon at the reopening on Friday 27 March. &#8220;The shop is a vital part of the organisation,&#8221; he said. &#8220;The donations people bring and then the sale of everything really contributes a vast amount to making Tygerberg Hospice the success that it is. We look forward now with the revamp to greater, better things.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-community-spirit-drives-hospice-mission\">Community spirit drives hospice mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, volunteers, staff and donors have worked tirelessly to raise funds for the hospice&#8217;s vital work, with the shop remaining a beacon of hope and providing a sense of purpose to those involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our community has rallied around us, and we&#8217;re grateful for the outpouring of support,&#8221; said Lucille Mitchell, general manager of Tygerberg Hospice. &#8220;The Sunshine Shop is more than just a retail space; it&#8217;s a hub of compassion and kindness.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shop relies on community generosity to continue providing free palliative care services to patients and their families. With increased capacity following the renovation, the hospice aims to support even more individuals in need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/photos-tygerberg-hospices-tree-of-lights-illuminates-hope-and-memory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tygerberg Hospice\u2019s \u2018Tree of Lights\u2019 illuminates hope and memory<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We invite everyone to visit us and experience the warmth and spirit of the Sunshine Shop,&#8221; said Robinlee Mitchell. &#8220;Together, we can make a difference and continue to provide comfort and care to those who need it most.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tygerberghospice.org\/charity-shops\/?doing_wp_cron=1775044146.3414340019226074218750\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tygerberg Hospice Sunshine Shop<\/a> is open Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, and Saturdays, 09:00 to 13:00. 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