Total raised by KZNWIB Monthly meetings

• February: R 1 675.00
• March: R 1 630.00
• April: R 1 310.00
• May: R 1 695.00
• June R 1 638.00
• July R 2 670.00
• August R 1 035.00
• Sept R 1 480.00
• Oct R 1 510.00
• Nov R 1 250.00
• Dec R 2 750.00
• TOTAL R 18 643.00

KZNWIB have selected The Open Door Crisis Centre as their charity to support in 2011 for the third year. We believe we have made a significant difference in the lives of those who are supported by the ODC and we would like to continue doing so for another year. Below if information on the association and their needs as well as ways in which KZNWIB can support the ODC.

Mission Statement

The mission of The Open Door Crisis Centre is to:

• restore hope and healing to men, women and children who have suffered as a result of crisis and trauma;
• serve the people of the Ethekwini Municipality and beyond its boundaries regardless of race, religion, social standing and cultural differences;
• provide and sustain an advice desk, trauma and counselling centre, HIV/AIDS clinic as well as a shelter for abused women, vulnerable children and abandoned babies;
• offer training and upliftment programmes to work towards the empowerment of people in need.

Please feel free to visit www.opendoor.org.za for further information.

Ways you can assist KZNWIB support the ODC:

• Purchase the meeting list for R 40.00 which includes a small ODC teddy bear
• Make a donation to the Open Door
• Bring any of the items listed on their wish list to the meetings
• Purchase a ticket for the raffle at R 10.00 each
• Adopt an ODC teddy bear for R 250.00
• Visit the ODC centre and see how you can assist or contribute

Support our 2011 Charity

Wish List: Immediate Items

1. Paper, stationery/pens/pencils, Lever arch files (New), File dividers: alphabetical/numbers/months & Labels
2. Fitted sheets, Mattress covers, Pillows, Pillow cases, Towels, Face cloths, Curtains/matching duvets
3. Bedside tables/mirrors
4. Iron & Kettle
5. Storage containers & Plastic storage boxes
6. Blank cd/dvds
7. Cotton wool/Gauze, Elastoplast, Bandages, Crepe bandages, Savlon/dettol, Gloves disposable & Lancets
8. Tooth brushes, Toothpaste, Nail files/nail clippers, Emery boards, Body lotion/hand lotion, Shower caps, Face cloths, Hand towel, Tissues, Brushes/combs, Sanitary towels, Cotton wool, Gauze, Shampoo/conditioner
9. Small plastic bottles to decant larger quantities, Dummies, Nappies sizes 0 – 2 years, Bottles , Assorted new and good second hand baby clothes, Baby body lotion, Shampoo, Face cloths/Towels, Nappy rash & Baby wipes 

Please click here to download the full wish list for all the shelters.