Mould Empower Serve

𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗞𝗲𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 We regret to inform you of an unfortunate incident at our Kempton Park recycling site this past Saturday. A field fire severely damaged several areas of our facility, including our containers, sorting tent, signage, and a large portion of the recyclable materials awaiting processing. We are thankful that no one was harmed and that no residential or other buildings on the premises were affected. As a result, we must temporarily pause collections from several sites. This pause also impacts our homeless shelter beneficiaries, who earn a stipend from this work and greatly value their engagement in these activities. We are currently assessing the damage and developing a plan to resume operations as soon as possible. We deeply appreciate the continued support of our partners and customers during this challenging time. To aid in the clean-up efforts, we are in need of the following items: • PPE for safety: safety boots, heavy-duty gloves, overalls • Tools: rakes, spades, sieves (for sorting tins from ash and debris), black bags • Gazebo or shade cloth to provide shelter for the team. We would like to request prayers for our team as we navigate this incident, and will provide more information as it becomes available. If you would like more information, or if you wish to volunteer or donate essential items, please contact Luwanda Conco, luwanda@mes.org.za or Lorna Wridgway at lorna@mes.org.za #MESKemptonPark #MES #SupportNeeded

Dance 4 Purpose 2024: When Darkness Comes What a fantastic adventure it has been! Our annual MES Dance 4 Purpose production, When Darkness Comes, sparked hope and warmed hearts. We sincerely appreciate everyone who came, gave, and helped us along this journey! The energy in the room was truly magical. We are deeply grateful for the talented youth who worked tirelessly to make this performance a success and bring this inspiring story to life. Special thanks to Alta Krige - Production Director and Liza Coetzee - Art coordinator and Head Dance coach, we appreciate your support as we continue to inspire young people and provide a secure environment for their development. #Dance4Purpose #MESJohannesburg #ChangingtheHeartoftheCity

🎉 St. George’s Park just hosted its very first Park Run, and what a fantastic event it was! With over 700 participants, the turnout was nothing short of incredible. This successful event highlights the remarkable impact we can achieve when we come together and collaborate. 🌟👏 It was wonderful meeting you at our stand and enjoying the run with us! We extend our sincere appreciation to John Whitfield, COO of Friends of St George's Park, for his unwavering dedication and leadership in driving the clean-up projects. We are truly honored to be part of this impactful collaboration! #MESGqeberha #ChangingtheHeartoftheCity #friendsofstgeorgespark #CommunityImpact #WorkReadiness

Siphelo's Journey of Resilience and Renewal Having completed his outpatient rehab programme with SANCA, which he embarked on in March 2023, Siphelo sees this as a pivotal moment in his life. He is optimistic that this achievement is just the beginning of a series of remarkable milestones. Before coming to MES in Kempton Park, Phiri was employed at a health institute and living in Alexandra. His employment contract ended in September 2021, and unfortunately, this opened a door for him down a road of destruction. Being unemployed put him under tremendous stress, and he went back to using drugs, and in no time, he was homeless. Not long after being homeless, he found himself living in Randburg. While living at the shelter, he received the news that his mother had passed on. Originally from the Eastern Cape, he knew he had to make a way back to his hometown to bury her. Unfortunately, one of the rules of the shelter was that if you exited yourself, you could not come back, so he decided to go home with the knowledge that he would be homeless if he returned. Apart from seeking accommodation, Phiri’s priority when arriving at MES was finding a job to sustain himself, but this journey had other plans. He was fortunate enough to be chosen to be one of the MES beneficiaries to do a skills development course – not only one course but two. The first course was Plant Production, and the second was Perishable Product Exportation. Phiri will complete the practical component for the second course at Tembisa Hospital while he waits for permanent employment. He mentioned that the therapeutic sessions and support groups have been instrumental in changing his mindset and perspective. He said that they have not only helped him open up about his drug problem but also instilled in him a sense of patience and a willingness to seize opportunities, even if they weren’t exactly what he wanted. Phiri looks forward to what the future has in store with hope and optimism. He is still very hopeful that he will find a job to exit the shelter, sustain himself and start his life on a clean slate. In parting, he shared, “Even though I haven’t found a job yet, being at MES has helped me upskill myself, increasing my chance of employment. More importantly, MES has helped me improve my character and gain a positive attitude and mindset. These things are worth far more than money can buy, and I will always be grateful.” His hope for the future is a testament to his resilience and the transformative power of rehabilitation, personal development and the impact of the MES phased interventions. #MouldEmpowerServe #ChangingtheHeartoftheCity #meskemptonpark #Resilience #Hope

🎉 We had an incredible time celebrating KFC Add Hope's 15th birthday! 🎂 To commemorate this milestone, our After School Programme Managers, Coordinators, and children visited local KFC branches to express our gratitude to their dedicated staff for their unwavering support of our programmes. From Belhar and Kraaifontein to Eastgate Mall, Newton Junction, and Florida, we captured memorable moments of appreciation. The question “Can I Add Hope?” is always answered with a resounding yes—because KFC is all about adding hope to MES! Here’s to many more years of making a difference together! #AddHope15 #KFC #MouldEmpowerServe #CommunitySupport

International Day of Charity is a global occasion dedicated to promoting and celebrating the spirit of giving and philanthropy. Activate Your ❤️ and be part of someone's story of hope. mes.org.za/donations/ For inspiring stories, visit https://lnkd.in/dAFmWDW #ChangingtheHeartoftheCity #InternationalDayofCharity

📅 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬: 𝐄-𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝟏𝟏 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫! Got old electronics cluttering your space? From laptops and chargers to phones, monitors, and even broken washing machines — if it plugs in or runs on batteries, it is e-waste! Bring your electronic waste to MES Durbanville, and let us spring clean together. We ensure that all harmful e-waste is disposed responsibly, highlighting our commitment to environmental safety. Let us clear out the clutter, support MES, and make a positive impact together. See you there! 🌍♻️ #EWasteDay #SpringCleaning #MouldEmpowerServe #MESDurbanville #EnvironmentalSafety

Tune in to listen to our CEO, Leona Pienaar, as she discusses the pivotal moments that have shaped her journey in an insightful interview for the Skills Journey Podcast series on Impact 103. Catch her next interviews on 3 and 10 September. Thank you POPUP (People Upliftment Programme) for this amazing platform. #SkillsJourney #MouldEmpowerServe

SPAR is committed to responsible giving and actively advocating for positive change! With numerous SPAR locations in the Northern and Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, finding 𝗠𝗶-𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 vouchers in your area is a breeze. A special acknowledgment goes to those SPAR stores that have successfully employed several MES beneficiaries, offering a hand-up rather than a handout. This collaboration exemplifies the impact we can achieve when we unite and share common goals for our community! #Michange #MouldEmpowerServe #Uturn #SPARAlphen #SPARAurora #SPARBellville #SPARBoston #SPAROldoak #SPARPalmgrove #SPARPlattekloof #SPARSonstraal #SPARVredekloof #SPARWesterford #SuperSPARHaasendal #SuperSPARRosmead