A bakery owner’s simple request for beanies unfolded into something much bigger when a charity used its donated resources to do so much more for a vulnerable community in Hillbrow.
Johannesburg, South Africa (20 May 2025) – The upcoming winter season won’t be so lonely and cold for 100 souls in need of some comfort.
A heartfelt gesture was made possible thanks to the kindness of the Beanies for Beings team and its avid knitters, who work tirelessly behind the scenes, using their craft to clothe those in need.
After receiving a request for 20 adult beanies from a bakery owner named Jojo to assist the Nobuhle Virgie Foundation, which does the most incredible work for displaced and vulnerable community members, Beanies for Beings got to work.
“When JoJo came in on Monday (12 May), she reminded me about the beanies, which got me thinking that we could do so much more than just a handful of beanies,” said Beanies for Beings’ Megan Botha.
By means of a recent generous donation from the Dischem Foundation and Hot Cares, the charity was able to gift 100 beanies, blankets and gloves for JoJo to collect and take through to the Nobuhle Virgie Foundation last Friday.
The Nobuhle Virgie Foundation lovingly distributed these gifts to the less fortunate people in Hillbrow, adding an extra touch of warmth with soup and tea, made by Beanies for Beings and Jojo’s contribution of sugar, milk, and biscuits.
If this heartwarming donation and distribution isn’t a testament to the true power of compassion, connection and collaboration, we don’t know what is.
“This is how we change lives when we work together. There are countless more opportunities to help, bring hope and reach so many more people when we join hands with others.
“We could all sleep easier knowing 100 people were gifted warmth,” Megan added.
Sources: Beanies for Beings
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