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Educating 350 children

Serving 15 000 meals

Employing 55 people

Training 150 adults

1200 Community interventions

Project Budget R3 million

Funding required R1 million

JOHN WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE

11370 Church Street, Etwatwa West, PO Box 13057, Northmead, 1511, South Africa Tel: 010 1400 210

NPO # 026-676 PBO # 930008816 Section 18A Registered

WHO WE ARE

The John Wesley Community Centre (JWCC) is a registered Non-profit and Public Benefit Organisation

that offers numerous activities that caters for the needs of the surrounding district of Etwatwa. As HIV/

AIDS, poverty and gender inequality is so prominent in today’s society the Centres main purpose is to

care for those infected and affected by the disease, abuse and uninformed especially children.

These children are classified as vulnerable children as they mostly live in impoverished areas and are

either orphaned or are directly affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty or inequality. The heart of the John Wesley

Community Centre is the HIV/ÁIDS Orphans Project and this underlies almost all of our planning and

activities. The vulnerable children are a priority and we have developed many programmes in hope to

empower them, such as a pre-school, an after-school care agenda and educational and cultural activities.

The centre also acts as a network amongst community civilians and the police, the local hospitals, local

social services (such as counselling facilities) and governmental administrational duties (such as

obtaining ID’s).

WHERE WE ARE

The John Wesley Community Centre is situated amidst the impoverished area of Daveyton and Etwatwa.

The physical address is: 11370 Church Street, Etwatwa West.

WHAT WE DO FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES

We offer children of all ages well structured and comprehensive programs in line with good educational

principles, taking into account the abilities and needs of the Community as a whole.

Pre School children from 1 to 6 years of age are under the care of qualified Care Givers and a senior

teacher. Some 258 youngsters receive classes and graded daily activities are planned to cater for the

many needs of the children. The children receive two healthy meals a day, which are planned to provide

good basic nutrition and are varied from day to day. They also receive basic computer instruction

according to their age and abilities in our computer training centre and marimba music lessons which

sharpens their minds and really gets their energy levels up. Participative action ensures all-round

development in a safe and protected environment.

After Care children are catered for once day school is completed and starts with a nutritious lunch

before the planned activities commence. Our team of Care Givers ensures adequate control so that

maximum benefit is obtained by the participants. Help is given with home work and the library caters for

reading and linguistic needs. Basic personal care and hygiene receive attention. Children may participate

in a range of activities which include trampoline and gymnastics, cultural dancing, Art classes, Chess

Club, Spell IT, extra Maths lessons, Marimba Club, Literacy and Reading classes, computer training, ball

games, to name a few. We have run a Saturday School for grade 8 – grade 12’s to give a structured

maths and English literacy programme to assist in their studies at school. It also offers a safe place to be

off the streets away from the gangs and a plan to learn not only in the classroom, but also in life through

career days, educational trips and so as per funding.

Saturday School provides Grade 8 to Grade 11 students with additional English comprehension and

Maths lessons aimed at improving their school results with a view to give them opportunities to access

bursaries, sponsorships and learnerships once they matriculate.




Social Work is carried out by our team of Social Auxiliary Workers who assist in routine matters such as

obtaining ID documents, Birth Certificates and social grants, as well as interventions in domestic issues in

the wider families, child abuse, and inadequate basic home circumstances. Many home visits are

conducted to offer assistance in times of difficulties and food parcels and clothing are supplied to those in

need. There is also specific counselling and a support group to assist with the trauma of those infected

and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Computer Training is offered to the children, school leavers and adults in our Computer Training and

Education Centre. We continue to develop and incorporate Life Skills training and are developing an

Entrepreneur Development program.

HIV/AIDS Awareness and Home Based Care Training is offered; each course runs for 12 weeks and

deals with a wide range of practical issues which enable the adult community members who attend to be

better equipped in dealing with this disease and the life style changes required within their own areas.

Creative drama productions are performed in the local schools to increase awareness and educate the

children about the disease.

Gender Awareness and Human Rights as well as basic Life Skills is also a part of this programme

rounding the course out to give all participants a clearer understanding of all the relevant issues at hand

and allowing them to find out how to go about dealing with such situations which directly impact them or

their families.

Home Based Care work is handled by a team of Care Givers who go into the homes with practical help

for those who for whatever reason are unable to fully cope with their situation. Special care is given to

those whose physical condition is compromised in order to restore a sense of dignity and meaning in the

circumstances in which they find themselves.

Pastoral Care workers often accompany the home visitors to assist those who have expressed a desire

for assistance on a deeper level. The centre soaks itself in training and educational programmes. The

interaction with community members allows people to be given appropriate and sensitive support.

WHAT WE DO FOR THE COMMUNITY

Facilities for community employment creation projects are made available to individuals from the local

community (primarily women) who desire to run self-help projects such as the manufacture of textile

products, corporate gifts, decorative beads, embroidery, etc. We provide premises through our Enterprise

Development project.

Through our Enterprise Development Project (for which companies can earn BEE points for their

contributions) we currently support three projects with funding, training and business coaching. We have

launched a very well structured entrepreneur development training program called Paradigm Shift and a

basic entry level workplace skills programme to assist those trying to find work but who have no idea what

to expect in an interview or from an employer. The programme is called Work 4 a Living.




Ground and water is made available for community vegetable gardening projects and we assist with

training and seeds. Community Support Groups provide encouragement for those who are feeling let

down by life. We act as a network amongst community members, linking closely with the Police, with

Schools in the area, with clinics and with other projects, training institutions and social welfare

organisations such as the Red Cross and Child Welfare, as well as with representatives of Governmental

organisations and structures. We also support and facilitate community training workshops and

forums. We also get involved in a number of outreach initiatives.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION

We have a highly credible financial department in place. A projected cash flow analysis for a rolling

twelve month period is performed on a monthly basis to identify funding needs and highlight financial

issues so that they can be timeously addressed. Budgets are prepared and monitored against actual

results on a monthly basis. Monthly statistical reports are also provided to the Department of Social

Development. Finances and project progress are discussed at quarterly executive meetings. Audited

annual financial statements are produced and presented at the AGM. Operational monitoring of the

different programs and evaluation of staff performance and accountability are reviewed and assessed

at weekly team and monthly management meetings. Ongoing staff training in all relevant aspects is also

provided.

CONCLUSION

We believe that each child deserves to be loved, cared for and directed towards the best possible life

style commensurate with life within the family unit and the Community as a whole. To this end we

deliberately offer a range of activities geared towards the holistic development of each child, which will

lead to ultimate empowerment with the best chance of gaining victory in the upward battle for a better life.

Combined with the right guidance, training and care we are committed to developing the extraordinary in

each one of the children with whom we work.

OUR SPONORS

Our hard work, commitment and credibility have allowed us to demonstrate to our sponsors that we are

trust worthy partners.

Current and past sponsors and partners include:

Department of Social Development - HIV/AIDS Home Based Care and Early Childhood Development

Programs; Ekurhuleni Grant-in-Aid, The DTI - Lotto funding; Aurora Rotary of Benoni; Rotary Club of

Benoni Van Ryn; Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (Canada); The Timken Foundation (RSA

and USA funding); Percy Fox Foundation; Northfield Methodist Church; Methodist Church of South

Africa, United Methodist Church (USA); Individual donors, Corporate sponsors through our BEE

Initiative (SED and ED funding) (Standard Bank, ELB Group Limited, Arrow Bulk Logistics, Metrofile,

Chemserve, MAN Truck, Bidvest Services, JSE Limited, BicsFire, Randox Laboratories, Baldwins Metal

Land Spartan, One Logix Group, Protea Chemicals, Regent Insurance, Regma SA, Reas Electrical, SA

Mining Supplies, Wot-If Trust.




PARTICULARS OF THE ORGANISATION

Registered name: John Wesley Community Centre

Physical Address: Church Street Etwatwa West

Postal address: P.O. Box 13057, Northmead 1511

Year established: 2002

Registered Welfare Organisation: NPO Number 026-676

PBO Number 930008816

VAT Number 4170248639

Donations Tax Deductible: Registered in terms of Section 18A of ICT Act of 1962

Health Certificate Number: DAV/3/0506

B-BEEE Status: Exempt Micro Enterprise – Level 4 Contributor

B-BBEE SED Recognition: 100%

BANKING DETAILS

Name of Bank: Standard Bank

Name of Branch: Rothsay Street – Benoni

Branch Code: 013042

Account Number: 020973179

Type of Account: Current Account

Name of Account: John Wesley Community Centre

SWIFT Code: SBZ AZAJJ

CONTACT DETAILS

Tracey Chard Email: [email protected]

Treasurer Cell No: +27 (0)82 452 9530

Thoko Nkomo RGN Email: [email protected]

Project Manager Cell No: +27 (0)82 338 8780

Courtney Klinkert Email: [email protected]

Outreach Administrator Cell No: +27 (0)72 384 7657

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any additional information. We sincerely hope that you

will consider partnering with us in the work we do to improve the lives of the people that we work with and

support.

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