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Underpinned by a philosophy of care and giving back to those who need it most, the Dis-Chem Foundation was founded in 2006 based on concern around the growing levels of poverty in South Africa. With Covid there is an even greater need and the work done by the Dis-Chem Foundation has never been more important as communities and individuals alike have experienced loss; the loss of loved ones and economic security. Many organisations rely on the Foundation in order to keep their doors open and have peace of mind knowing that the Foundation continues to support them.
The Dis-Chem Foundation is a beneficiary of the Dis-Chem Groups' Benefit Programme. Every time a Benefit member swipes their Dis-Chem or Dis-Chem Baby City Benefit card at both Dis-Chem and Baby City stores, when redeemed, a percentage of the eligible purchase value is then donated to the Dis-Chem Foundation to help supplement the funds.
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WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY!
I Care would like to thank the Dischem Foundation for their continued generous support. As we are about to do our Year End, I felt this was a good time to write to you and tell you how we appreciate your monthly financial assistance and interest in I Care, and also write about how your money assists us.
I Care supply the families of these children with monthly food parcels to help alleviate the major problem of poverty. iCare also assist the family with the application process for the grant.
Thank you so much for the incredible monthly donation towards medical
costs that Hearts of Hope incurs at Dischem Woodmead.
We so appreciate the support of Foundations like yours that take the time to care and
support the work that we are doing. It encourages us as we love and protect the 52
orphaned and vulnerable children who live at Hearts of Hope.
Thank you for partnering with us as we give our children a home and ‘give them back
their childhoods’. Thank you for being part of our journey.
On behalf of Smile Foundation, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your generous donation of care products for our upcoming Smile Weeks. Your continued support in providing care packs for the children and their families means the world to us. It is through your kindness and generosity that we are able to give them a sense of dignity during challenging times.
Your contribution truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve, and we are immensely grateful for your ongoing support.
Thank you for helping us spread smiles and make a positive impact in our community.
Dear team at The Dis-Chem Foundation,
THANK YOU for your generous donation to our
baby home.
We are deeply appreciative for the support as we
strive to help vulnerable children in Johannesburg
Thank you for carving your name into the hearts of our children and elderly. Thank you for blessing us with a monthly donation, we are so grateful. It's donations like yours that makes it possible to feed our children and elderly. Your generous
donation gives us hope. Many people rely on The Soup Kitchen for nutritional meals, hygiene products, baby supplies and other services to overcome whatever crisis they may be experiencing. Your contribution
provides hope and makes our services possible. We want to thank you for carving your name
on the hearts of our children.
THANK YOU LETTER FOR FOOD DONATION
We extend our sincere gratitude for your generous monthly donation to Turfhall Cheshire Home, greatly impacting our marginalized residents. Your support ensures food security for our 66 severely disabled residents, providing consistent nutritious meals and fostering their health and happiness. Your selfless act embodies the spirit of humanity and community, contributing to a stronger, more caring society.
Dear Dis-Chem Foundation
We want to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for the immense support and assistance you have provided us with in our garden particularly in assisting us with the funds required for elecricity.
We're grateful for your steadfast support over the past two years in donating electricity. Your generosity has greatly impacted our progress, enabling us to sustain our families, community, and nearby orphanage.
On behalf of Spitskop Special Needs School, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continuous support over the past years. Your donations have significantly impacted our students' lives, providing essential items like sanitary towels, medicine, and sunscreen, ensuring their well-being. Your contribution has also enabled us to sustain our skills development programs, enriching our learners' experiences. Your kindness has made our school a happier and healthier place for all. Thank you and Happy New Year!
A heartfelt thank you to you and your team for your unwavering support and role in strengthening the well being of communities in the Cape Winelands District.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all of you a blessed festive season with your families, friends and loved ones.
OUR CAMPAIGNS:
The Foundation works closely with registered NGOs, NPOs and NPCs to support and improve the lives of struggling communities, providing support through various campaigns and initiatives:
The Dis-Chem Foundation has a long-standing partnership with Primedia. The on-air "Random Acts of Kindness", now called ‘Caring for the Community’ runs quarterly across each of Primedia’s radio stations - 947, 702, Cape Talk and KFM. This platform allows the chosen beneficiary to create awareness of the very difficult issues and challenges they experience at the time that the Dis-Chem Foundation makes the donations.
Since 2017, the Dis-Chem Foundation has been donating blankets to various charities and non-profit organisations across the country, providing a source of warmth during the cold winter months to those who need it most. The blankets are distributed to chosen organisations nominated by Dis-Chem’s Facebook followers and Dis-Chem and Baby City staff, with beneficiaries varying from old age homes to orphanages and animal shelters.
This initiative, which has been running since 2015, aims to provide sanitary products to teenage girls in need. This campaign is committed to the empowerment of schoolgirls, raising awareness about women's health, and giving these girls the opportunity to continue their education without the burden of hygiene risks, discomfort, embarrassment, or the loss of dignity.
Reach For A Dream seeks to alleviate the strain that life-threatening illnesses place on sick children and their families by providing these dreamers with the opportunity to believe in their greatest wish. The Foundation has been providing dreams to children all around the country for 33 years in counting.
The community clinics are an initiative which brings health services to those in need instead of them going to the services. The clinics are constantly roaming around South Africa to help those in need on a regular basis.
