We are thrilled to welcome you to the heartwarming pages of our quarterly newsletter. Here at Huis Andrew Murray Child and Youth Care Centre, every day is filled with challenges, but also filled with a lot of laughter, learning and endless love We invite you to join us in celebrating the small joys and achievements that make every day special.
Agter die skerms by HAM werk daar elke dag ’ n toegewyde span wat hulle alles gee om die beste vir ons 155 kinders te verseker Op Maandag, 24 November 2025, het ons die voorreg gehad om ons personeel te erken en te bedank vir hulle diens tydens ons jaarlikse personeelafsluitingsfunksie Hulle is bederf met ’ n heerlike ete by Nantes Estate, gevolg deur ’ n spesiale erkenningsgeleentheid
Die volgende personeel het erkenning trofee ontvang vir hulle onbaatsugtige werk in die 4 kategorieë van Badisa/HAM se waardes en erkenning gegee vir ons langdiens personeel:
’ n Groot dankie aan Nantes Estate en hul personeel vir hul ruim harte en ondersteuning. Ons waardeer ook Durr Bottling, Boland Signs, Cloud Cookies en Basson & Basson Verhuring vir hul bydraes wat hierdie funksie moontlik gemaak het. ’ n Spesiale dank aan Zettie Spitbraai vir die heerlike kos, ons personeel kon eenvoudig nie genoeg kry nie!
Ons is ongelooflik dankbaar vir elke personeellid se toewyding hierdie jaar. Danksy julle kan ons steeds die beste diens aan ons 155 kosbare kinders lewer Ons sien met groot opgewondenheid uit na 2026 saam met hierdie wonderlike span!
ONS KWARTAAL FUNKSIES IN 2025
Indigo Golfdag het op Donderdag, 30 Oktober 2025, by die Wellington Gholfklub plaasgevind HAM was die trotse begunstigde van hierdie eerste gholfdag, en die dag was ’ n groot sukses
Kersfees Skoenboks Projek was ‘ n groot sukses Op Donderdag, 27 November 2025 het elke kind by HAM ‘ n skoenboks ontvang wat basiese somers behoeftes bevat. Die kinders is ook bederf met lekker Romans Pizza en koeldrank na die tyd.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Isipani Construction Pty Ltd for sponsoring our 11th Annual HAM/Isipani Construction Golf Day & Auction, held on Friday, 19 September 2025, at the Paarl Golf Club, Boschenmeer Estate We were honored to have Minister Jaco Londt, Department of Social Development, as our guest speaker for the evening.
Thanks to your incredible contributions, the event was a huge success, raising essential funds for Huis Andrew Murray’s Mentorship & Bursary Fund.
A big thank you to every golfer, sponsor, and volunteer who helped make this special fundraising event possible. Your generosity and support play a vital role in changing the lives of the 155 children in our care. We truly could not do it without the support of our community.
Sip & Paint Ladies Event 2025
On Thursday, 27 November, we hosted our muchanticipated Sip & Paint Ladies Event in support of our Residential Care programme. The night was a filled with laughter and community and our guests embracing the opportunity to unwind and get creative
A heartfelt thank you goes to our generous sponsors who made the night possible EFG Engineering & Minki. Clay Cafe for the beautiful venue and painting facilities, pizza and lemonade Paardeberg Wines and DGB for providing exceptional wines and Spectrum Sound for creating the perfect musical backdrop
Your contributions helped create a magical evening while supporting the work we do each day We are deeply appreciative of your partnership and commitment to our children.
We are grateful for the enthusiasm and support shared throughout the evening, it truly made the event memorable.
MATRIC BALL
DONOR RUN 2025
We had the joy of surprising a few of our loyal donors last week to personally thank them for the continuous support they pour into our children’s lives Our kids absolutely loved spending time with them!
GROWING READERS, ONE CLICK AT A TIME
Our children are discovering the joy of reading with the help of interactive lessons on laptops This great initiative helps build confidence, fluency, and a love for stories.
With digital reading programs and the guidance of our dedicated volunteers, learners can practise at their own pace, strengthen comprehension skills, and explore a wide variety of age-appropriate books
We are truly grateful to everyone who makes these extra reading sessions possible Your support is nurturing strong readers, curious minds, and bright futures
CHESS CLASSES INSPIRING YOUNG MINDS
Our children are building strategy and patience one move at a time!
We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers who offer weekly chess classes to our learners, helping them grow in confidence, focus, and critical thinking.
2026 FUNKSIE KALENDER
SONDAG, 1 Februarie 2026
DankseggingsdiensNGK Moedergemeente Wellington
SONDAG, 22 Februarie 2026
Volunteer inligting sessie - HAM Saal
VRYDAG, 06 Maart 2026
HAM/MCC Gholfdag & Auction – Boschenmeer
Gholfklub, Paarl
SATERDAG, 14 Maart 2026
Omgee mamma & Kids oggend
VRYDAG, 20 Maart 2026
Alumni Opskopdans – Old Tannery
VRYDAG, 1 MEI 2026
Rhodes Marathon - Hugenote Hoërskool, Wellington
SATERDAG, 6 Junie 2026
Black Tie Dinner & Auction
VRYDAG, 19 Junie 2026
Winter Skoenboks Projek
WAYS YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
Join us in creating brighter futures for vulnerable and orphaned children Your support can make a world of difference. Here are a few ways you can get involved:
1 Donations - new or pre-loved donations are welcome
2. Support our monthly projects.
3. Join our upcoming events.
4 Monthly EFT contributions
5. Select us as a beneficiary on your Woolworths MyDifference app.
6. Volunteer your time and skills.
7 Become a weekend/ holiday parent
8 Share our projects and events with your friends and family
