presentation to loop at Parys 4-6 December 2014

1. ABOUT CASA CARITAS
Residential Home for the Mentally and Physically Disabled
Casa Caritas is a residential care facility providing life-long care to physically and
mentally handicapped persons who are unable to be trained or educated. We are
dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for all our residents.
The support services we offer our residents include skilled nursing, physical
therapy and recreational activities. Our professional, experienced staff develop
individualized care plans for each resident. Without the facilities that Casa
Caritas offers, these residents would find life unpleasant and unmanageable
because of their disabilities. We offer protection, care and love against the harsh
realities and threats of today's world.
Funding is a constant challenge to all non-profit organizations, with Casa Caritas
being no different. Should you wish to share our vision & ethos of providing life-long
residential care, support and skills for persons with mental and physical
disabilities contact the administrator or fund-raiser on 011-976-3457/ 011-976-
3417 or alternatively contact us via casacaritas@telkomsa.net
We invite the public to visit our home… this is a reality and should be seen,
not just ignored.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: 011-976-3457/ 011-976-3417
Cell: 072-107-1989
Fax: 011-393-5003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
OUR GIFT TO YOU: TODAY ALL BOOKS ARE -50% –
BECAUSE AT CASA CARITAS THERE IS A PERSON
WHO LOVES YOU!

2. WELCOME TO CASA CARITAS
The Casa Caritas Home for Physically and mentally Handicapped Persons is a non-profit and non-racial
organization caring for persons mentally and physically impaired who are unable to be trained or educated. The
Home has been rendering this service to the community since 1973 caring with compassion and dedication.
CEO:
Adri Kruger
Controlling Body - Trustees
The centre is administrated by a Controlling Body, which consists of Professional people from the community.
Our Ambassadors:
Well-known singer Mr Rudi Muller & well-known retired TV presenter Mr Riaan Cruywagen.
People who have visited us always speak of the love, compassion and the bond, which exists in the centre
between the residents and staff. Casa Caritas is a privately owned home. Residents over the age of 18 receive a
small Disability Grant from Government which contributes about twenty percent towards the monthly fees required
to sustain a resident.
The Board and Management of Casa Caritas have therefore embarked on and committed themselves to develop
programs that ensure a long term sustainable income. The fact that twenty percent of the residents are partly
subsidized makes the implementation of a sustainable program even more important. Fifty percent of the
budgeted income is raised through donations and sponsors.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
THE NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN ARE MINIMAL AND
BASIC – OUR CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE DENIED
THEIR BASIC NEEDS!

3. OUR STAFF
Our staff consists of:
1 Registered nurse
2 Enrolled nurses
2 Senior Care workers
39 Care workers
The staff are devoted to working with the mentally handicapped. Each day is a
new challenge to them. This special group of workers are loving,
compassionate and have endless patience.
Half of the staff have been in our employment for 10 years or more, which
proves their love for the handicapped people they care for.
We invite the public to visit our home… this is a reality and should be
seen, not just ignored.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
PLEASE VISIT US AND SEE THE COMPASSION OF
OUR STAFF MEMBERS – OUR CHILDREN ARE
BLESSED BEYOND WORDS!

4. OUR RESIDENTS
We have 45 Full-time residents and 4 day care. Ages of the residents vary between 8 and 39 years of age. 97% of
the residents are severely mentally and physically handicapped and all of them require fulltime attendance to their
needs 24 hours per day – having to be fed, changed and in most cases moved about. They are unable to render
any assistance to themselves.
Each one has their own personality, likes and dislikes in spite of their shortcomings. Marius Bekker is a good
example, he refuses to take his medication if he cannot see a "nana" (Lollipop) to be given afterwards. Ilonka
loves receiving new clothes and then refuses to take them off once she has fitted it! She also loves dolls and
being a "mommy"!!
4% of the residents go home for weekends on a regular basis, either each weekend or every 2nd weekend.
Some of them receive visits from their parents at the centre. We have a lounge fitted out with seating and furniture
making it close to home, where they can spend time with their loved ones in a private environment.
The only real home some of them know is Casa Caritas, where they are cared for with compassion and love.
Most people are uneasy to come face to face with a severely handicapped person but we look past their
shortcomings and see them as 'normal' each in their own way.
The average life expectancy of a mentally and physically disabled person is normally about 16 years of age
however as a result of outstanding care given to the residents a large percentage of them are older than sixteen.
Our oldest resident passed on at 43 years old.
We invite the public to visit our home… this is a reality and should be seen, not just ignored.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
YOU HAVE ONLY LIVED LIFE ONCE YOU HAVE
GIVEN TO SOMEONE WHO WILL NEVER BE
ABLE TO REPAY YOU.

5. OUR HISTORY
Casa Caritas - meaning "Home of Compassion".
Francois Keulder was a normal child until he was 3 years old when he became
severely ill. Due to an incorrect diagnosis he became a handicapped person. In
1971 his parents realized that Francois had to be placed in a special institution,
as he would not have been able to function in a normal school. Nowhere in the
Kempton Park area was there such an institution or any suitable facilities. A
committee was established and as a result thereof the 'Committee for
Handicapped People' was established.
In 1973 Casa Caritas was officially opened in Maxwell Street Kempton Park. At
that stage there were only 8-day residents. However there was also a large
demand for permanent residential facilities.
Due to the insistence of the Department of Education the residents at Casa
Caritas were divided into two groups, those who could be educated and those
who could not. The residents who could be educated were relocated to the Con
Amore School, which operates under the Gauteng’s Education Department.
Those who could not be educated remained residents of Casa Caritas. In
November 1975 Casa Caritas started working independently.
The current premises of Casa Caritas at De Villiers Street, Terenure, Kempton
Park were opened in November 1985.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
WE URGE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES,
CORPORATES, IN FACT, ANYBODY, TO DONATE AND
KEEP OUR RESIDENTS SAFE!

6. ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
Our residents also participate in the day to day activities of the home as in the case of any 'normal' person.
The residents are usually bathed in the morning when they are still fresh and not yet tired and irritable. Some
resident's food has to be mashed because they find it difficult to chew. Some enjoy playing outside in the sun.
The residents enjoy being taken for a walk by members of the staff or just relaxing outside.
Remedial Therapy.
A vital aspect of the centre is to assist in the development of the residents by providing intensive therapy
programs, which include physio and stimulation.
Spastic muscles or muscles that are taut are some of the problems suffered by the residents. The problem is so
severe that in some cases the fingers, knees and wrists are permanently distorted, especially in cases where
residents are admitted at a developed stage. Damage appears on the opposite side of the body to where the brain
damage is.
The house-mothers who are responsible for the residents are specially trained to undertake the necessary
therapy, which is monitored by the visiting physiotherapist. Each residents program is individually planned.
Many of the residents have improved in a short period of time. Some have learnt to sit, how to straighten their legs
and lift their heads. Continuous therapy is given on a daily basis.
It's also obvious that they enjoy these exercises tremendously. Internal physiotherapy training is given to the staff
by the Nursing Services Manager. A qualified Physiotherapist visits the centre on a regular basis. Stimulation
Balls are used in order to stimulate the back and to prevent the occurrence of spasms. It also enables better blood
circulations.
A beam is used for balancing and stimulation, for strengthening the legs, arms and back as well as for the
promotion of better blood circulations. Painting, building puzzles and putting articles together are the only means
of mental stimulation that a small percentage of the residents can participate in.
ALL BOOKS GOING FOR HALF OF THE MARKED
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RESIDENTS LIVE A FULL LIFE!

7. CASA CARITAS FINANCES
Secure Financial Future
Purpose Endeavour
To provide affordable, adequate, compassionate and total care for 45 mentally and physically disabled persons
irrespective of colour, religious belief or race. Twenty percent of boarders are well-fare cases who cannot afford
anything.
Casa Caritas is a Non-Profit organization with strict financial disciplines subject to annual audit by certified
accountants.
Management:
1. Monthly management accounts compared with detailed budget.
2. Management Board of chairman and four members - all voluntary and long serving; and the Chief Executive
Officer which is a full-time appointment.
Our sources of income:
Over half our income comes from kind individuals who
really care and believe in what we are doing. We have
also had wonderful support from Schools, Churches and
Companies.
1 = 49% Received from donations
2 = 33% Received from subsidies
3 = 15% Received from residents fees
4 = 3% Other income
How your money is spent:
Because our aims are so tightly focused, we are
able to keep overhead costs to a minimum. Our
costs are made up as below :
1 = 73% Salaries and Wages
2 = 14% Maintenance and running costs
3 = 8% Feeding costs
4 = 5% Fund raising costs
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
PLENTY OF ‘ME-TIME’ COMING UP DURING THE
HOLIDAYS, BUY YOU FAVOURITE ‘ME-TIME’
ACCESSORIES FROM US.

8. CASA CARITAS WISH LIST
Our goals for the future - The Wish List
Our Wish list for Casa Caritas, Home for the severely mentally and physically handicapped of all races and
creeds. Our Home situated in Kempton Park was founded forty years ago and provides comprehensive full time
care, without any subsidy from the Government. We would like to take this opportunity to appeal to you for any
assistance that you might be able to give.
• Bricks (for a wall surrounding adjoining field)
• 1x Catering trolleys
• Chemicals + washing powder
• Cleaning Equipment (mops, buckets, brooms, cloths and
paper Cloth, blue overall suits, gloves- plastic and latex
medium/large, Cleaning wing trolleys
• Daily Groceries – Oats, Maltabella, Custard, Jelly, Sugar,
Salt, Rooibos Tea, coffee, Milo, Powder Milk, Margarine,
Rice, Pronutro, Meat, cheese and margarine.
• Fruit and Treats for children (Cheese Curls/Flings and
yogurt – 20 litre per week)
• Garden Tools – Hosepipe 13mm (30 meter) and rain bird
Sprinkler.
• Guillotine, paper cutter
• Brushes, Combs and hairdryers.
• Kitchen Utensils (Kitchen Knives, scissors, dishing
Spoons, can opener, etc.)
• Labelling machine
• Paint, rollers, brushers, trays, poly filler, sand paper
• Round wall clocks x4
• Over locker
• Stationery- permanent makers, highlighters, plastic filing
pockets, Cartridges (please enquire) and paper,
Laminating Pouches
• 2 x Microwave oven and Stainless Steel Urn 20/28l
• Retiling/remodelling of guest bathrooms and staff
bathrooms.
• New Carpets/Flooring for office area.
• Rubber Sheet Runners (nonslip carpets for Corridors)
• Specialized scale for disabled People
• Industrial Washing machine and tumble dryer
• Industrial Gas burners for kitchen
• Chest freezers/Fridges
• Lockers for Staff
Your donation will assist in maintaining the existing level of care and facilities
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR CHANGE. WE
LOVE CHANGE. LOTS OF CHANGE BUY STUFF ON
OUR WISH LIST.

9. HOW CAN YOU HELP CASA CARITAS?
The home undertakes fundraising projects assisted by the staff and governing body. In the current financial
climate this is no easy task and does not generate enough funding to enable us to balance the books. Donations
were previously an important source of income but as the economy has weakened, the amounts received in this
respect have decreased. It has become increasingly difficult, as numerous charities compete for the dwindling
amount of donations.
Money for the salaries of the staff and the maintenance of the building and grounds must be found by the Home
itself. Like all other welfare institutions in the country, Casa Caritas, is dependent on the money and compassion
of the good Samaritans in society for its survival. Very few parents can afford to pay for more than just the care of
their own disabled resident.
We dare not drop our standards of care, because that would defeat the purpose of our existence. We desperately
and urgently need the help of everyone who is prepared to contribute, so we can continue with this service to the
community.
Donations
Any contribution you can make will be gratefully received however large or small. You might choose to make a
once-off donation, or you might be prepared to arrange a regular debit order with your bank.
If you would like to make a donation now, please get in touch with us.
Legacy
Please remember us in your will. This is sometimes an easier way to give for those of you who are not in a
position to make donations during their lifetime. What a wonderful legacy for your children/grandchildren to
remember you by, not to mention how you will have completely changed the lives of people who have absolutely
nothing in life.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
THE SOLE MESSAGE OF THIS PRESENTATION: WE ARE
SEVERELY DISABLED & WE NEED YOUR HELP IN ANY
FORM YOU CAN PROVIDE.

10. ADOPT A CHILD
The idea of this project was instigated by Riaan Pretorius in the year
2000
Businesses and individuals are invited to "adopt a child" to help alleviate the
home's financial burden. Businesses/individuals can 'adopt' residents by
donating money on a debit order system to Casa Caritas.
A business or individual may if they wish visit us and choose a specific resident
whom they wish to sponsor.
We can make available a portfolio of the resident in question.
The cost to support a resident is R7200 ( or $650) per month. The only
requirement is that the participants undertake the sponsorship for at least one
year.
We urge businesses and members of the community to take part in the
drive.
We invite the public to visit our home… this is a reality and should be
seen, not just ignored.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
IF YOU CAN READ THIS & YOU MANAGED TO GET HERE
ON YOUR OWN ACCORD, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS.
YOU ARE BLESSED!

11. CASA CARITAS SPONSORS
How can we ever thank all our sponsors for all their assistance over the years in the form of money, time or both.
We at Casa Caritas would like to thank each and every one who has sponsored us in any way, every bit helps.
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all the Churches, performing artists and especially to the young people of our
community, for all their support and help.
ABSA Bank Kempton Park
Since 2001 Casa Caritas has been designated as their
charity drive.
The ABSA Group has been chosen as employer of the
year.
ABSA- Head office
In 2007 ABSA Bank donated a sum of money for
underfloor heating in our activity hall.
Clive's Service Centre
The CEO serves on the governing body of Casa Caritas
and donates his time.
They have been very supportive and helpful and have
assisted in the following ways:
The petrol for the cycle tour.
Participated in 'Casual Day'.
Engen
In conjunction with Norkem Park Service Centre and
Clive's Service Centre, sponsored the petrol used in the
cycling tour to Cape Town.
Norkem Park Motors
They run an annual 4 x 4 weekend and in 2007 as well as
2008 donated a sum of money.
Enviro-Fill (Pty) Ltd
Enviro-Fill's Managing Director serves as chairman on
Casa Caritas governing body.
Since 2002 Enviro-Fill has been a regular sponsor of
various functions as well as the following:
An Annual golf day which brought in large donations in
2007 and 2008.
Upgrading of the bathroom.
Establishment of a new nurse station.
Erection of car ports.
Carl and Emily Fuchs Foundation
The foundation has regularly sponsored us throughout the
years.
Kembirch Medicross
Since 1998 they have been taking care of the residents,
who have no medical aid insurance.
Metropolitan Health
Since 2002, they have adopted Casa Caritas as an
ongoing social responsibility project.
Every year the head office financially matches the staff's
contributions.
MML Electronic System - MML Electroniese Stelsels
Provides Casa Caritas security system for the home.
Karel and Karin Joubert
Have been sponsoring us since 2004 by making ongoing
donations.
The Internet Group Inc. SA
Sponsored the redesign and development of the Casa
Caritas website &
continues to sponsor website maintenance, updates,
domain hosting or
any other costs required to maintain the website.
National Lottery
• November 2006 – R420 000
• August 2009 – R352 560
SS Trading cc.
ER Galvenisers - Springs
W.A. Opmetings
Elko Systems
Netcare - LINMED Hospital
Painted the outside palisades and redid 2 rooms
Flight
Donates 5L of Flight every month.
Impressions
Do the flower sales on behalf of Casa Caritas for
donations.
Arrow Bulk
Monthly contributions to Casa Caritas.
Make Monthly Contributions
Auto Field
Van Nieuwenhuizen
Kobus Otto
Errol Walker
WA Surveyers
Highveld Power
RAIN International
Chris Janse van Rensburg
Previous Sponsors
Absa Security
Afrox
ATKV
Rotary
KFC
Norcross SA
FNB
Valentine - Fresh Cut Flowers
Pick 'n Pay
Kempton Park Road Runners
Datacentrix
Babcock
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
PLEASE SPEAK WITH OUR CEO AND SEE
HOW YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE
LIST ABOVE.

12. THANK YOU
Casa Caritas would like to take this opportunity to
sincerely thank you for any donations you may have
made.
We would like to hear from you. Please take the time
and tell us what you think about the work we do. All
comments and suggestions would be welcome.
If you have any questions or
comments please don't hesitate
to contact us.
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: +27 11 9763457/3417
Cell: 072 107 1989
Fax: +27 11 3935003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
BECAUSE OF

13. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project : A home that provides care, love,
therapy and stimulation for people with intellectual
and physical disabilities across all cultures and
races.
Contact Person: Adri Kruger
Registration Details:
• NPO – 001-893
• Welfare – 844100260000
• Income tax – 7080197838
• VAT – 4180106256
• Tax Exemption – 930002794
BEE: Level 4
Auditors: Snijder & Associates Inc, PO Box
31061, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134
Attorneys: Barnard & barnard, Kempton Park
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: 011-976-3457/ 011-976-3417
Cell: 072-107-1989
Fax: 011-393-5003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
OUR GIFT TO YOU: TODAY ALL BOOKS ARE -50% –
BECAUSE AT CASA CARITAS THERE ARE MANY
PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU!

14. SOME DONORS – BECAUSE OF YOU!
Physical Address
7 De Villiers Street
Terenure
Kempton Park
1619, Gauteng
Postal Address
P.O. Box 12405
Aston Manor
1620, Gauteng
Telephone, Fax and E-mail
Tel: 011-976-3457/ 011-976-3417
Cell: 072-107-1989
Fax: 011-393-5003
E-mail: casacaritas@telkomsa.net
WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za
DONATIONS:
Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT's
Account name: Casa Caritas
Bank: ABSA
Branch: Wolff Street
Branch code: 630542
Acc no: 0260231812
NPO: 001-893
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MORE THAN JUST
THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR YOUR BOOKS PLEASE
TALK TO US NOW!

15. Stiaan is home for the weekend.
But this is not about Stiaan. Just is just a short discussion about me being a charity
nutcase. And I guess Stiaan has all to do with it.
I don’t actually remember supporting any charities before Stiaan came along. The only
exception would be buying entries into the St John’s Ambulance competitions where one could
win a car. I always wanted to win a car.
And then came Stiaan. And things changed. And I started looking differently at
charities. Stiaan now lives in a home for disabled, an institution needing lots of money every
year in charity donations.
Since Stiaan came along our family supported all kinds of charities in different forms. We have
done the walks, got the T-shirts. All for various causes. Diabetes, breast cancer, save this
monkey, save that bird. Name it. We’ve been running collection efforts like businesses, not
always very successful but we always gave it our best shot. We still do. Only difference is that
we now concentrate our efforts on the home where Stiaan lives. There is only so much money
that can go around, and we need to prioritise. Casa Caritas is the place where Stiaan will live
until the end of his life and that is why Casa Caritas is so important to us. That institution needs
to survive so our kid can survive when we are no longer there to take care of him.
Now, in the case of Casa Caritas you may ask: Why do they need charity if the parents pay fees
every month? Yes, the parents pay every month. Our bill for Stiaan easily runs over R5400.00
a month. For some people this amount is pocket change, for others it is a LOT! Then there are
the “weggooi-kindertjies” as Irma refer to, the ones she every year at the Christmas party
volunteer to buy a Christmas gift for if someone else haven’t done so already, the ones where
the parents simply dropped them at Casa Caritas and never came back. Some of these kids
were lucky and were “adopted” by biker-clubs and some of their needs attended to by these
people with hearts of gold. Yes, the same bikers whom are shouted at and screamed at all the
time by some cagers, the same bikers whom so regularly stop at Casa Caritas to drop their
donations, the same bikers whom are so easily treated as the scum of society. But let’s leave
the bikers for now. Discussion for another day. The point is, the parents can’t afford to pay for
everything.
I once read a book written by a young lady whom mobilized millions of kids (and adults) with her
charity efforts, and collected millions of dollars. She still does. In the book she makes it clear:
You give, you get. But very few people will be happy with just a “Thank you”. They want more in
All good and well. Many charities can get beneficiaries to make some craft work as a gift, or
sing a song to the donors, or even host a complete craft exhibition or concert, but how do you
get 50 severely disabled persons, of whom most are on nappies or can’t feed or dress
themselves, and I actually ran out of word here because I honestly can’t describe these
kids. Better you go out there and see for yourselves. How do you get these 50 severely
disabled persons to say “thank you”?
Easy. Besides the "Thank you”, you also give a "Because of you" to the donor!
• Because of you, I have a home to live in.
• Because of you, I have somebody on hand 24 hours a day to change my nappy.
• Because of you, we can employ qualified staff at a ratio of one staff member per resident, so
we can have the best care ever.
• Because of you, we can afford to employ managers, administrators and supports staff whom
devote their time to us.
• Because of you, we have people sitting in on management meetings, looking at our budgets
and doing their best to make everything work.
• Because of you, we have several donors, like you, with no ties to Casa Caritas, who will go
out of their way to help use survive.
• Because of you, we have enough money to pay our enormous water and electricity bill every
month.
• Because of you, we have at least three meals every day, and some snacks in between!
• Because of you, I had a warm bath this morning.
• Because of you, I slept in a warm bed last night.
• Because of you, we have a generator for those days when the municipal electricity is down.
• Because of you, our clothes get washed every day, and fixed if needed.
• Because of you, we have alarm systems and security gates to keep us safe when we sleep.
• Because of you, we have working television sets to keep our little minds entertained.
• Because of you, we have a vehicle so we can be taken to a doctor should we become
seriously ill.
• Because of you, …
Because of you, Stiaan, I learned to give. I also learned that the more you give, the more you
get. I also learned that you don’t necessarily get back in the same quantities than what you
gave, you always get back more. I also learned that you don’t always get back when you give,
you sometimes have to wait for the return favour. Thank you, Stiaan, for giving so much…
BECAUSE OF YOU