StroomCares Emergency Appeal: Potchefstroom Family of Six Needs Urgent Help After Four Knockdowns in One Year

The Go-To Guy Potchefstroom’s StroomCares initiative, dedicated to being "Potchefstroom's Giving Stream," today highlights a local family facing an urgent race against the clock.

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After a relentless year of unforeseen crises, this family of six finds themselves in a desperate situation, needing immediate community support to secure a roof over their heads and vital transport in less than ten days. Their story is a powerful reminder of why, in Potch, when one of us needs a hand, the rest of us bring the stream.

2025 Begins with Devastating Loss and Health Battles

The year 2025 started with devastating setbacks. The family, who wishes to remain private while they rebuild, was unexpectedly forced out of their long-term rental home after it was sold. They had to vacate within 24 hours, losing not only their residence but also many of their personal belongings and furniture in the frantic move. They secured a temporary two-bedroom apartment, but the physical and emotional toll on the parents was immense. It was during this period that the mother also received difficult health news, including diagnoses of thyroid problems and anemia, adding serious medical strain to their already challenging financial and living situation.

A Whirlwind of Change and Critical Deadlines

Just as they began to settle and build a new life, a new development turned their world into a whirlwind: an unexpected, late-stage pregnancy. The mother is now seven months pregnant, adding an immediate and critical need for stability and space. Believing their luck had finally turned, they were offered a four-bedroom house to rent for the same amount as their small apartment. They thought, "Thank God, now things will start to go better." Tragically, that house has also now been sold, forcing the family back into the housing market with a non-negotiable deadline.

The Urgent Need for Home and Transport

The family must be out of their current residence by the end of November 2025. This immediate housing crisis is compounded by the loss of their borrowed transport. They have been relying on a vehicle they must now return, and with only one working parent and no debt, meaning they cannot access finance, the family has no way to move or transport their growing number of children. The pressure is on to find a new house, secure both the rental deposit and the first month’s rent, and somehow acquire a vehicle, all in under ten days. This desperate search comes as the husband has also recently been diagnosed with scoliosis and arthritis, further illustrating the severe challenges this resilient family is facing.

How Potchefstroom Can Help: The StroomCares Call to Action

The mother says they have been knocked down four times in one year, but they are determined to get back on their feet. They are appealing to the community for a simple chance at stability before their new baby arrives. Every rand truly makes a difference, every R10 helps to secure their future and provide a safe transition into a new home. Potchefstroom, let's show them the strength of StroomCares. Please consider sharing this story to broaden its reach and, if possible, contributing to their urgent cause. Let's help bring the stream of giving to this family today. To Donate Click Here : https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/stukkie-hoop-bietjie-lig