Newsletter July 2025
Winter Project
Thank You for Wrapping Our Children in More Than Just Warmth
This winter, your generosity did more than just fight off the cold—it made hundreds of hearts feel seen, safe, and loved.
Thanks to your incredible support, every one of the 108 children in our Supersterre Children’s Ministry and Preschool Ministry received their very own brand-new tracksuit, socks, underwear, rain jacket, warm blanket, and sturdy water boots. For many of them, it was the first time they received so many new and useful items at once. A few were also gifted beautifully knitted jerseys—each one handmade with love and care. And to top it off, every single child and adult in our programs received a warm, knitted beanie—a small item that made a big emotional impact.
Our 20 intellectually disabled adults in the Avodah program were equally blessed. Each received a cozy tracksuit, socks, a long-sleeved t-shirt, and a warm blanket—essentials that brought comfort and dignity during the harshest months of the year.
Some of you even reached beyond this year’s programs—you even went the extra mile to bless our volunteers and children from previous years with extra winter clothing. These moments of unexpected generosity reminded us again: we’re surrounded by people who truly care. These gestures reminded us again that the heart behind this work is much bigger than numbers.
And the impact? It went well beyond clothing:
Emotional well-being: For children growing up in hardship, receiving love in such a tangible way builds trust and security. Your support helped them feel valued and cared for.
Cognitive development: With basic needs met, the children could focus, learn, play, and grow—building language, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
Social development: Through interaction with peers and mentors in a safe space, children developed the building blocks of good communication and cooperation.
Nutrition and health: Warm clothes and food meant fewer illnesses and more active, engaged learners.
Hope and aspiration: When a child feels safe and noticed, they begin to dream. And thanks to you, many of them now do.
This winter project may be over—but the impact is long-lasting. You’ve invested in futures, in dignity, in joy.
From our entire team—and every little heart (and adult!) that you’ve warmed—thank you for helping us create something beautiful this winter.
You made more than just a difference. You made it personal.
MADIBA DAY: A smile creates a smile
Celebrating Madiba Day: Community, Compassion, and Collaboration
As a hands-on organisation with a visible presence in Newrest and Egoli, it is always a privilege to create space for others to join us in serving the families and children in our programs—especially on Madiba Day.
This special day is a powerful reminder of the joy found in giving back. It’s a time when corporate companies and local businesses can experience the simple yet profound impact of sharing a meal, a dance, a song, or witnessing the smile of a child or mother receiving a warm, nourishing plate of food.
This year, we were honoured to have three local businesses partner with us in service. A heartfelt thank you to Pick n Pay Wellington and Festa Restaurant for preparing and serving over 400 meals to our community. Your generosity truly made a difference.
We also extend deep appreciation to Nvirotech, who opened their offices to us. One of our program volunteers had the opportunity to share her moving testimony of what the Lord has done for her and her family through Ma’s vir Wellington. Her story reminded us why we do what we do—and the importance of remaining committed to serving, not just on special days, but consistently and wholeheartedly.
Together, we are sowing seeds of hope and restoration. Thank you to everyone who made this Madiba Day a moment of joy, unity, and purpose.
TESTIMONY:
“Op Madiba-dag het Ma’s vir Wellington ons harte kom aanraak. Hul stories het ons laat besef: almal het probleme, maar niemand is ooit te klein om ’n verskil te maak nie.
Met trane in ons oë en dankbaarheid in ons harte, het ons geleer dat elke bietjie help — tyd, geld, liefde. Die nood is groot, maar saam kan ons hoop bring’
Esmari van Niekerk
NviroTek Wynland Laboratories
LOOK OUT FOR:
We are looking forward to our annual Daisy Day on the 5th of September — an important awareness day dedicated to celebrating People with Intellectual Disabilities in our area.
This year, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a fun Boccé Day and inviting other organisations supporting disabled people to join us for a day filled with laughter, connection, and friendly competition.
We want the whole of Wellington to know about this special Avodah group that gathers at the Le Bac venue four days a week as part of our Ma’s vir Wellington programme. Our aim is to create a safe, loving space where intellectually disabled adults are accepted and encouraged to grow in healthy relationships with God, their peers, and the wider community. The Daycare Centre provides meals, supervision, safe transport, biblical mentoring, creative activities, support for parents and social services.
If you would like to join us on Daisy Day — whether to wear YELLOW at your workplace or support us as a donor — please get in touch with Surette at surette@masvirwellington.co.za. Let’s make this a day to remember for our incredible members!
