Tinaani Nyabereka
GWERU—
City mayor Josiah Makombe last week launched the mayor‘s Christmas cheer fund with
a target of raising about $500 000 which will be directed towards the welfare
of the underprivileged in society during the festive season.
City mayor Josiah Makombe last week launched the mayor‘s Christmas cheer fund with
a target of raising about $500 000 which will be directed towards the welfare
of the underprivileged in society during the festive season.
Speaking
at the launch, mayor Makombe called on the business community and various
stakeholders to contribute towards the fund which will benefit the needy groups
in the community.
at the launch, mayor Makombe called on the business community and various
stakeholders to contribute towards the fund which will benefit the needy groups
in the community.
“As
you know, the purpose of the fund is mainly to reach out to those vulnerable
groups in our society so that they get a decent Christmas gift.
you know, the purpose of the fund is mainly to reach out to those vulnerable
groups in our society so that they get a decent Christmas gift.
“Last
year we managed to raise a sum of $50 000 which was channelled towards
groceries hampers, sanitary wear and school fees for vulnerable children. We
managed to give $300 to children’s homes as part of the social community
responsibility.
year we managed to raise a sum of $50 000 which was channelled towards
groceries hampers, sanitary wear and school fees for vulnerable children. We
managed to give $300 to children’s homes as part of the social community
responsibility.
“This
year we are aiming higher as we want to raise $500 000 so that at least we put a
smile on someone’s face and expand the charity to more groups,” said Makombe.
year we are aiming higher as we want to raise $500 000 so that at least we put a
smile on someone’s face and expand the charity to more groups,” said Makombe.
He
said they are organising a Christmas cheer fund dinner to raise the $500 000
they require.
said they are organising a Christmas cheer fund dinner to raise the $500 000
they require.
“We
will host a Christmas cheer fund fundraising dinner in a few weeks and we hope
to surpass our expectations. Inflation has risen to unprecedented levels
eroding the buying power of our money so we need our loving people to dig
deeper into their pockets for the poor.
will host a Christmas cheer fund fundraising dinner in a few weeks and we hope
to surpass our expectations. Inflation has risen to unprecedented levels
eroding the buying power of our money so we need our loving people to dig
deeper into their pockets for the poor.
“It
is our responsibility as the community to take care of our less privileged. We
know things are hard on almost everyone but we have to sacrifice for our
underprivileged so that they can have something to eat or wear,” said Makombe.
is our responsibility as the community to take care of our less privileged. We
know things are hard on almost everyone but we have to sacrifice for our
underprivileged so that they can have something to eat or wear,” said Makombe.
Gweru
city council pledged to donate a sum of $900 towards the fund, while deputy mayor
Cleopas Shiri, in his individual capacity, pledged a sum of $300.
city council pledged to donate a sum of $900 towards the fund, while deputy mayor
Cleopas Shiri, in his individual capacity, pledged a sum of $300.
Pinnacle
Grace church led by Pastor Bruce Chitsungo pledged $1 000.
Grace church led by Pastor Bruce Chitsungo pledged $1 000.
Gweru
city council acting Town Clerk, Vakai Chikwekwe pledged $500 while FBC bank,
Old Mutual Holdings and Midlands State University (MSU) promised to bring
forward contributions at the fundraising dinner.
city council acting Town Clerk, Vakai Chikwekwe pledged $500 while FBC bank,
Old Mutual Holdings and Midlands State University (MSU) promised to bring
forward contributions at the fundraising dinner.
Redcliff
and Zvishavane Municipality pledged $5 000 each.
and Zvishavane Municipality pledged $5 000 each.
