For many, this time of the year everyone is making Christmas arrangements, looking forward to that well deserved time off work. Families get together and gifts are given.
For us it is like a bad dream. Our home caters for 30 adult residents suffering from psychiatric disorders such as Bipolar and Schizophrenia. Many of whom their families have abandoned them and our home is the only place they have. This time of the year many relapse and are admitted into hospital or they just get severely depressed as they recall times when they had their families surrounding them and loved ones who cared. They receive a disability grant of R940 of which they pay R700 towards board and lodging. For the residents of Ebenezer there isn’t a Christmas function or presents to exchange and no turkey on the table.
Ebenezer House assists the Department of Health in their efforts to move from custodian care to rehabilitation projects. We also assist disadvantaged communities and work in tandem with the complementary services provided at Discoverers Hospital. We have various workshops that we need to run during the week, but have no funds for the material needed for soap making, candles, decoupage, cards, woodwork, bead work and gardening. We are also looking for contract work in order for the residents to receive an income. We would like you to please help us make this Christmas special.
If you could help us in any way to get food on the table, and presents under the tree, we beg you to get in touch with us. Any outings or help you could offer will be appreciated. We can arrange transport if anything needs to be picked up. Please bless our home with your help and in your prayers, we greatly need it.
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