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Freemasonry Cares

Freemasons of the Universal Friendship Lodge (#9042 EC) visited the service point of Amcare at Encochoyini Primary School in Phola Park, Alberton under the theme #freemasonrycares on World Aids Day on Saturday 1 December 2018. One-hundred- and-twenty (120) food parcels were distributed to households living with HIV/AIDS. Each food parcel had the caption “The only time you look down on another, is when you are helping them up” printed on them and included a T-shirt with the same positive message. A further 60 food parcels will be distributed by Amcare caregivers at other service points.

Thirty (30) Teddy Bears were also handed to orphans and vulnerable children. According to the Masons, the Teddy Bear Initiative is an country-wide drive of charity and service to others, in this case, vulnerable children. As part of this drive, Teddy Bears were also handed to ill children in hospitals, clinics and child care facilities throughout South Africa earlier on National Children’s Day on 3 November 2018. Freemasons are led by the principles of brotherly love, relief (practise charity) and truth. Charity (especially concerning orphans, the sick and the aged).

The Chairperson of Amcare, Dr Vernon van Wyk thanked the masons of Universal Friendship Lodge for their assistance in feeding the most vulnerable, as we approach the Christmas season. The impact of corporate, private, and fraternal organizations like Freemasons, play a crucial role in assisting Amcare’s services to continue making an impact in the lives of vulnerable beneficiaries and communities. Amcare’s presence in the community remains beneficial and impacts in the reduction of poverty and infections. “We remain optimistic that through awareness, partnering and education we play a crucial role in decreasing the number of people living with HIV/AIDS, but more importantly assisting the community in eradicating the negative results of stigma and poverty” Van Wyk said.

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Positive Testimonial from Johannes

By Joeline du Preez • November 17, 2020

With the help of generous sponsorships from Widney, Amcare has been able to help many in need, Many like Johannes. We know that there are still many individuals who need our help, but we hope to reach as many as we possibly can. We hope to bring relief to more like we have done here. This is what Johannes has to say: "Dear Amcare I am Johannes Khambule a client of Nontsikelelo who is a care giver of Amcare. I joined Amcare this year, I want to let you know about what I feel also to say thank you to amcare people about the food that they gave me. I am so gratfull about what you did to me, as I am not working for now but you Amcare made a difference to me, you bring joy to me and girl friend. I wish God can bless you as Amcare, can you please continue doing what you do to other people like me. I am so greatfull to join Amcare and with your support that you give me special with a care giveer that is looking after me. THANK YOU SO MUCH AMCARE. Yours faith fully MJ Khambule" With the help of our sponsors, social workers and caregivers we will continue reaching the most vulnerable in our communities.