Protecting our Future: A Call to Support NG Welfare Potchefstroom
- Charlene Bekker
- Mar 13
- 2 min read
In the heart of our community, NG Welfare Potchefstroom stands as a vital shield for those who cannot protect themselves. As a registered Non-Profit Organisation (074-510-NPO), they have spent years dedicated to the critical mission of child protection and family support.
From safeguarding vulnerable children to providing essential social services during times of crisis, their work is the backbone of local social stability.
However, the current economic climate has brought an unexpected and severe challenge to this essential institution.
A Crisis of Funding
Due to mounting economic pressures, many of NG Welfare’s regular funders have been forced to significantly reduce their contributions. This has placed the organization under extreme financial strain. The reality they face is stark: without immediate intervention, the NPO is looking at the painful possibility of salary reductions or even the retrenchment of their dedicated social workers and support staff.
The Human Cost
This is not just a budgetary issue; it is a community crisis. If staff numbers are reduced, the consequences will be felt by the most vulnerable among us.
A reduction in capacity means:
Critical social services will go undelivered.
Protection interventions for children in danger will be delayed.
Families in the midst of crisis will lose their primary source of guidance and safety.
NG Welfare Potchefstroom is currently fighting to retain its qualified staff to ensure that no child in our community is left without a protector.
How You Can Help
The Stroom Cares initiative is highlighting this urgent appeal because we believe in the power of our community to protect its own. NG Welfare Potchefstroom has launched a Backabuddy campaign to bridge this financial gap and ensure their doors stay open and their staff remain in the field.
Your contribution, no matter the size, goes directly toward:
Retaining qualified social workers.
Continuing essential child protection services.
Providing ongoing support to families facing hardship.
Tax Benefits for Donors
For businesses and individuals looking to contribute, NG Welfare Potchefstroom is authorized to issue Section 18A tax-deductible receipts. This allows donors to support a life-changing cause while receiving the associated tax benefits. To request a certificate, donors can simply email potch.admin@ngwelfare.co.za.
Take Action Today
We cannot afford to lose the experts who keep our children safe. We invite our readers to visit their official fundraising page to donate and share their cause:
Together, we can ensure that the safety of our children remains a priority, even in the most difficult economic times. Let’s help NG Welfare continue their tireless work for the families of Potchefstroom.
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