Getting Involved
Because Giving Comes in Many Forms
Our Commitments
More Than Just Money
Staffing Costs
The People Who Make It All Happen
Medical Professionals: Salaries for nurses, and nurse aides.
Support Staff: Administrative staff and general assistants.
Policies: Staff providence funds.
Facilities and Utilities
Behind the Scenes: Powering Our Care
Utilities: Electricity, water, heating, and internet.
Maintenance: Repairs, cleaning services, and gardening.
Patient Care Supplies
Caring Through Every Detail
Medical equipment: Hospital beds, oxygen machines and wheelchairs
Medications: Pain management drugs and palliative care medicines.
Hygiene products: Disposable gloves, adult diapers, wipes, and bed linen.
Operational Costs
The Everyday Essentials That Keep Us Going
Food and beverages: Meals for patients.
Administrative expenses: Office supplies, software, and communication tools.
Insurance: Liability insurance and workers’ compensation.
Educational and Training Programs
Nurturing Knowledge, Enhancing Care
Staff: Ongoing staff training and certification in palliative care.
Students: Hosting student caregivers.
Miscellaneous
For Just-in-Case Moments
Legal and compliance fees: Ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations.
Emergency fund allocation: For unforeseen repairs, equipment failure, or patient
needs.
Getting Involved
Lend a Hand, Touch a Heart
Financial Support
Together, We Keep Hope Alive
The biggest challenge to keeping the doors of the Care Centre open is in obtaining adequate funding. The monthly expenses in running the Care Centre are between R 120,000 and
R 150,000.
Corporate Donations: Contribute directly to operational costs and patient care
supplies.
Sponsorships: Fund specific events or initiatives such as a new patient ward
or new patient beds.
Volunteering Opportunities
Hands-On Help, Heartfelt Impact
Specialised Services: Offer pro bono professional services, such as marketing
expertise, or IT support.
Team-Building Projects: Organise group activities like beautifying the hospice
grounds or running charity drives.
Fundraising and Awareness
Spreading the Word, Sharing the Care
Host Fundraising Events
Raise Awareness: Share the hospice’s mission and needs through newsletters,
social media, or community networks.
In-Kind Contributions
Kindness in Every Form
Equipment and Supplies: Donate medical equipment, specific wound
dressings or food for patients.
Skilled Services: Maintenance, for example re tiling of patient’s bathroom.
About Us
We're a registered non-profit organization dedicated to supporting our community with care that truly matters. We offer physical, emotional, and social support to individuals and families facing the challenges of terminal illnesses like cancer, TB, and HIV/AIDS. Our mission is to bring comfort, compassion, and dignity every step of the way.
Visit Us
55 6th Avenue | Cnr 4th Street | Edenvale Gauteng | South Africa
Contact Us
Main Line: +27 11 454 0996
Ward Line: +27 11 454 2784
Email : [email protected]