The Grace Factory is embarking on its most ambitious endeavour yet, and it is all to support vulnerable mothers and their newborns.
Johannesburg, South Africa (28 May 2025) – Mandela Day is around the corner – a day dedicated to extending compassion and goodwill. It is a time that truly pulls on hearts and inspires communities to make a difference wherever possible, all in honour of our beloved hero, uTata.
At the heart of this movement, down at The Grace Factory, where volunteers pour their hearts into supporting moms and babies, this year’s Mandela Day sets up the stage for their biggest packing day yet!
On 19 July 2025, The Grace Factory is aiming to pack an ambitious 1,500 maternity packs in one day across three cities (Johannesburg, Durban and Vanderbijlpark) for vulnerable mothers and their tiny tots!
“This large-scale event aims to bring together individuals, organisations, and communities to celebrate the spirit of giving and service.
“This is one of our most significant efforts to date, and to make it a success, we need broad support from our communities,” says Sarah Cressey.
The Grace Factory team is known for bringing warm waves of kindness to public hospital maternity wards and anywhere else there is a need.
To make this big goal a reality, the organisation is actively collecting and accepting donations of newborn-sized clothing, beanies, socks, and receiving blankets, as well as wet wipes, sanitary pads and financial donations.
“Your donation, of any amount, will go directly toward funding the contents of these maternity packs.
“If many individuals contribute, we can reach our goal and touch 1,500 lives in a single day,” Sarah adds.
Packing day venues will be announced closer to the date. To get involved and show a little compassion to some mamas and their babas, pop an email to info@thegracefactory.co.za or ellouise@thegracefactory.co.za.
Sources: The Grace Factory
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