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HELLO AUTUMN
Our days are finally cooling down a bit and our sun a little slower to rise as we head into the winter months. We have had quite a roller coaster start to the year with much change which has been very difficult for our little family.
On a brighter note, a huge thank you to our South African Business Financial Year end donors. Your donations keep us going month to month.
We need donations towards extra-mural activities with transport cover. Please contact Sue for the details if you can help.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Easter 2026
Chocolate eggs or Mr Price vouchers are so welcome. Thank you for thinking of us.
Mandela Day – March to July 2026
We are desperate to raise much needing funding this year to replace our bakkie. We would love it if our corporates would consider hosting an internal company event to raise funds on our behalf in recognition of Mandela Day on the 18 July 2026. Mandela Day is celebrated to honor the life and legacy of Nelson Madela and the 18th July is his birthday.
Ride Joburg 2026 – 25 October 2026 Road Race Day
Volunteer Position – Team VSH - Cycle Team Leader Required
We are looking for ‘that special someone’ who is passionate about cycling and excited to raise funds for our little home. If you are considering riding the Ride Joburg Road Race and you would like to pull together a cycle team to ride in The Village Safe Haven cycle shirts. Please contact Cindy or Susan to head this up.
Key Details for 2026:
- Date: October 25, 2026.
- Race Distances: 97km Road Race and 35km Short Ride.
- Location: Starts at Riversands Commercial Park, ends at FNB Stadium, Nasrec.
- Atmosphere: Includes a festive finish line with live music, food stalls, and a beer garden.
- Seeding: The event uses previous results for seeding, with the cutoff usually in early September (based on 2025, likely around Sept 7, 2026)
February 2027 - we are looking for swimmers to swim in Midmar Mile Charity event and raise much needing funds for our home. We are saving to replace our bakkie which is falling apart.
We are governed by our board, who meet regularly to oversee the running of The Village Safe Haven. We are NPO, PBO and SARS accredited. Please contact Sue Harris for any tax documentation you require, following a donation received.
A gentle reminder to our donors. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require a tax certificate for your donation. Some of our donations are paid with little payment reference information which makes a personal thank you tricky. However, we are extremely grateful for all the donations received and we express our sincere thanks to every person who has supported us along the way.
DONATING THROUGH SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND B-BBEE
The Village Safe Haven is a SARS registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that aligns with socio-economic donations (SED) principles in South African business. Our PBO, NPO relies heavily on donations, as our grant money covers less than 10% of each child’s Housing and Education expenses. We urgently require the partnership of South African businesses to survive.
You can donate up to 1% of your net profit after tax and receive a Section 18A tax certificate from us. Should you wish to partner with us. Please follow these steps by making your monetary contribution, which will directly benefit 75% of black persons born or naturalised to South Africa.
We value responsible giving and suggest that donors should ensure that The Village Safe Haven uses the contribution as intended for sustainable economic access for beneficiaries.
The Village Safe Haven
ABSA, 4060896952, Current account, Branch 632005
Please always confirm details with Sue
Specific Initiatives for Tax Purposes:
Education plan. Transport plan. Medical plan. Salaries and Housing expenses
Requesting a Section 18A Receipt
You will need to provide your company/personal details, such as name, address, and tax reference number, proof of payment and ID Number to receive the receipt.
Proof of spending i.e. cash slip receipt and POP to bank account is required.
We are honored to partner with corporates that would like to donate to a trustworthy and responsible partner, in the upliftment of South African lives. We require financial assistance with our annual Education and Transport, Power and Petrol, Security and Medical costs. Socio-Economic Development (SEDs) forms part of the Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy. It is the 5th element of the BEE Scorecard for both Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs) and Generic Entities.
WE LOVE OUR COMMUNITY
We value and appreciate every supporter and donation. Should you or your company wish to get involved, please drop Susan a message (WhatsApp is best).
Scholars looking to earn community hours. Your giving contributes an enormous amount to our little home. Please visit the community hours web page and book your community hours through this NPO, who then direct students to our little home for specific tasks. A special THANK YOU to the dads and moms who assist these students.
CommunityHours and email Email CommunityHours
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope. Maya Angelou.
Volunteer
Email us to arrange any volunteer days. Individuals, corporates and scholar community hours are all welcome. We work on a case by case sytem to structure what best suits you and our home.
See our volunteering options
Donate Goods or Money
Every month we need a few things to best take care of our children. Please donate goods, money or utility vouchers.
See our wish list
Annual Events
The Village Safe Haven host a number of events during the year in an effort to raise funds. Register as a corporate, school group or individual.
View our upcoming eventsTestimonial
"I came from a place where my future did not look very bright. When I stayed at The Village Safe Haven, I was granted so many opportunities. I was given an education and everything needed to help me do well at school. I even had tutors and I was involved in after school help programs.
Thanks to all the support I received, I passed matric with a bachelor degree. I have been placed my first job with the help of Susan Harris and the awesome people surrounding The Village Safe Haven .
I am grateful to my foster parents, Michael and Susan Harris and everyone who has helped me succeed this far in life.
My next plan is to get a tertiary education studying child psychology. This will be my way of giving back to society. I would like to focus on helping kids who think they are helpless by building them up from the inside.
Nokuthula Ndlela
Nokuthula lived at The Village Safe Haven for 15 years.
She is now 26