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Hot Cares and SHOUT SA support those on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19

Apr 8, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories

In the past few weeks, Hot Cares has actively assisted in the donation of masks, gloves, sanitisers, vitamins, immune boosters and more to our community and essential service workers.

SHOUT SA have created a new public service initiative with SMD Technologies called SHOUT4MASKS (Shout4masks.co.za) to help raise money to buy masks directly from factories in order to urgently get them to health carers and patients. Hot Cares decided it is imperative that we get involved and assist where we can.

SHOUT SA co-founder Danny K explains: “There is a crying need to protect those who are protecting us – our frontline heroes. Battling valiantly against Covid-19 our healthcare sector needs our support right now as the supply of masks dwindles. It’s getting desperate. Here at Shout SA we have a voice, why not use it to shout out to our fellow countrymen to help secure more masks?”
Co-founder Kabelo adds: “We are calling on all our fellow musicians and celebrities to get behind this to inspire and unite the nation to help get proper safe masks for those that need them most. For both patients and our most vulnerable communities, I am relieved that we are able to spread a protective front for both. “

Shout4Masks provides a platform for all South Africans, individuals and corporates, to donate combo packs of both specialist and surgical masks to health carers and patients urgently in need for as little as R100.

Hot Cares has eagerly got involved in this initiative and have donated R10 000 towards SHOUT4MASKS.

Hot Cares continues with COVID-19 lockdown assistance

Apr 6, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories

During the Covid- 19 lockdown, Hot Cares continues to assist our most vulnerable communities.

Hot Cares was notified that the homeless who visit our weekly soup kitchen have all been temporarily housed at a shelter in Windsor. We were so happy to hear that they were safe and being taken care of. Hot Cares has arranged for food donations and groceries for the shelter which is currently housing 96 people.

As a result of the lockdown, many NPO’s are facing financial challenges due to cancellation of fundraisers, volunteer services and community donations. With this being said, many animal shelters have been affected and we have received requests from a few within our community. Hot Cares has arranged for deliveries to these shelters through Takealot.

Essential items on Takealot can still be ordered and delivered. Should you wish to contribute to animal shelters, Takealot is a viable option to ensure that the shelters can continue their wonderful work and make sure the animals have what they need.

Hot Cares also assisted Shining Stars Wellness and Recovery Centre – An organization that helps those in need with a focus on empowering individuals to develop their skills. Through their programme they assist families, individuals, children and the elderly who are facing difficult times. Hot Cares spoke to Safoora from Shining Stars who was worried about six families they were unable to assist. Hot Cares committed to supply groceries and essentials for these families during the lockdown period.

We continue to assist our frontline essential service workers. The need for personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves and sanitizers are rife. Hot Cares is collaborating with local manufacturers to see how we can support these brave men and women with what they need.

Hot Cares continues to help school children receive a daily meal.

Apr 2, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories, Uncategorized

Mogau Nursery School is based in an informal settlement in Nooitgedacht, Muldersdrift and is run by Pretty Vilikazi. Over 100 children attend the school, however, many are not able to pay school fees. As with many schools, Pretty has 40 students whose parents cannot afford to feed them daily and they rely on her to continue to provide a meal for them at this time.

Pretty started teaching the children about social distancing and how to measure 1 metre between each other when they line up for food. With this system in place, the children come in groups, are provided their meal for the day and are sent straight home to eat.

Hot Cares was happy to donate a grocery voucher to Pretty, ensuring that these children continue to receive their daily nutrition.

Hot Cares for our elderly communities

Mar 31, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories

While the Coronavirus outbreak poses health risks for everyone, officials have made it clear that the elderly are particularly vulnerable. Recently, Hot Cares assisted members of the Diepsloot community with vegetables such as potatoes, onions as well as non-perishable food and goods. Several community members rely on their families to provide for them and we wanted to assist wherever possible. Hot Cares believes it is extremely important to keep these communities as safe as possible during this uncertain time.

Hot Cares also received a desperate plea from Christine, a Hot 91.9 FM listener, for assistance. She requested that Tina, an elderly lady living on her own in Blackheath, be assisted with foodstuffs for the lockdown period. Unfortunately, Tina has no family or income and Christine helps when and where she can. Hot Cares managed to get a grocery voucher to Christine who was able to buy groceries and other necessities for Tina before lockdown. Christine gave us the following feedback, “Thank you to Hot 91.9 FM for the voucher for dear Tina. She was overwhelmed by it all, those groceries will help her very much”.

Hot Cares would like to thank Christine and all the other wonderful people who have gone out of their way to make sure the elderly and people in need are taken care of. Over the past few weeks, we have seen so much solidarity and care for others.

Hot Cares Contributes Towards Protecting EMS During Covid-19

Mar 30, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories

Last week, Hot Cares donated protective gear such as masks, gloves, and sanitizer to the South African Police Service stations within our area. They also received a Dischem voucher for their station commander to purchase medical supplies, vitamins, and immune boosters to keep the teams healthy during this difficult time.

Hot Cares has also assisted local fire stations with protective gear and other essential items. These teams are on the frontline and need to decontaminate their clothing every time they have come into contact with someone who is infected with Covid-19.

We would like to thank our community services such as the SAPS, firemen, medical and EMS teams for their commitment and dedication in keeping us safe.

Hot Cares – Aunty Gwen

Mar 23, 2020 | Hot Cares Stories

Natasha wrote into Hot Cares voicing her concerns about her aunty Gwen.

Aunt Gwen who is 74 years old and is living in a flat on her sister’s property living off a SASSA.

She has recently suffered a stroke and is now bedridden and her daughter has been put in a position where she needs to permanently look after her, as she cannot be alone.

To add to the effects of the stroke she is also showing signs of dementia and doesn’t always even recognise her children which makes this even harder on her daughter.

She doesn’t have medical aid and can’t go to the bathroom unassisted, her daughter has to assist her with these daily tasks we take for granted, as well as wash her and clean her.

They don’t have money for adult diapers or a wheelchair, so she lays in her bed and wets herself, and her daughter spends so much time just cleaning up the mess.

Natasha went on to say that she doesn’t deserve this as she spent her whole life helping everyone else, she was kind, caring and always took time to help others.

Her children cannot afford to financially help her.

The request was for a second-hand wheelchair.

Hot Cares contributed adult diapers to the value of R5,000.00, a wheelchair and have decided to send aunty Gwen to see a doctor for a check-up.