Be a guiding light, a safe harbour, a beacon of hope...

Beacon of Hope is a community based charity organisation, we volunteer our time and resources to individuals and families in our community that have fallen on hard times.

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About Us

We are administered by a very special team of volunteers whose compassion for humanity surpasses expectations. We strive to empower people to better themselves. We encourage and promote personal and environmental hygiene. We give our time to assist people to overcome hardship. 

We would not be able to do the work that we do without our valued donors and supporters. It is with your help and assistance that we are able to make a difference in people’s lives. 

Those in the community we care for:

Those in the community we care for

Our Seniors

Our Seniors

Our Youth

Our Youth

Our Babies

Our Babies

Our Families

Our Families

Our Animals

Our Animals

We welcome all donations! For more information on how you can get involved or make
your donation to change someone’s life, please get in touch with us.

Community Hours

At Beacon of Hope we encourage our youth to give back and get involved. If you would like to earn valuable community hours get in touch.

An ever-present, always visible, illuminating beam of light to those who find themselves facing dark times

Initiatives

It is with your assistance and commitment to Beacon of Hope that we are able to make a notable difference in people’s lives.

Bags of Joy

December 2022

Bring joy to a child this season by donating a Gift Bag of goodies

A complete bag: please add pyjama’s /clothing, underwear, soap, toothbrush, facecloth, reading book, toy/ stationery and some treats & cookies.

In the spirit of Christmas we ask that all the contents of the bag be new.

If you don’t have the time or means to accumulate a full goodie bag you are welcome to donate some of the items or even a donation of cash. We will then make up complete bags for the children 🙂

Give Her the Night Off

August 2022

This Woman’s Month we are asking our community members to commit to a hot meal for a family of 4 including a yummy pudding. You may pledge one or more family meals to be prepared and delivered to Beacon of Hope.

Please message or email us your pledge and which date you would like to deliver. We will reach out to our support families and let them know you will lovingly prepare a meal for them to enjoy

Drop offs in Eden Glen and Linksfield on Friday’s (5, 12 and 19 August)

Spread the Love

July 2022​

We want to combine Mandela’s passion for children and education this Mandela day, and spoil the school children in our community by Donating our “Spread the Love” packs to those in need.

  • Marmite or Bovril spreads
  • Cheese Spreads
  • Chocolate Spreads
  • Strips of Chips
  • Mini cheddars( pack of 6) or 2x Mini biscuits (pack of 5) or 2x boxes of Tinkies or 2x strips of peanuts
  • Items to be packed into a resealable container

The 67 minutes symbolically represent the number of years the former President fought for human rights, by supporting this campaign you can confidently say you have done your part for Mandela Day.

Fathers Day

July 2022​

We want to combine Mandela’s passion for children and education this Mandela day, and spoil the school children in our community by Donating our “Spread the Love” packs to those in need.

Some or all of these items will go a long way in making him feel appreciated:

Coffee | biscuits/chocolate | deodorant | socks & beanies

We endevour to preserve the dignity of those we support and ensure your contribution will go to a gentleman in need of some spoils.

We Love you Mom

May 2022

Let’s spoil the mommies and grannies that try their absolute best every day. Selflessly putting their children’s needs above theirs.

Please make up a re-usable shopping bag with coffee, shampoo, soap, body lotion, deodorant, cookies/chocolate and a pretty mask or hair accessory.

We endeavor to preserve the dignity of those receiving these gifts and ensure your contribution will go on to fellow woman in desperate need of some love and pampering.

It's Bunny Time

April 2022

To all our amazing supporters, with the Easter festivities quickly approaching we would like to share the joy with the families and children we help out.

We will use your donations to make up Easter hampers with non perishable food, toiletries and yummy Easter treats! Please reach out to us if you would like to donate.

Community hours will apply.

FurBaby February

January/ February 2022​

Let’s help individuals and animal shelters in our community with food, bedding and pet care products.

Donations of products or cash are so needed and appreciated.

Get in touch with us to find out how you can help.

Donations

We welcome all donations!

For more information on how you can get involved or make your donation to change someone’s life contact us.

Servicing Edenvale/ Bedfordview and surrounds | WhatsApp | Email: info@beaconofhopesa.co.za

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