Stewarts & Lloyds, has been serving the South African market since 1903 and for close to 120 years has been supplying only the best steel, pipe, roofing, fencing, hardware and irrigation and pumps products. Having grown and expanded to service the market nationally- and now more recently internationally by launching a store in Windhoek- the company has also taken on a responsibility to give back to the communities within which it operates.
For the second year in a row, Stewarts & Lloyds has taken on a national blanket drive – to help those in need all through the country. Every branch made a big effort to make it special, and on top of handing out the blankets, has also raised money and ordered groceries and other various necessities for the charities in need.
This year, our Kimberley branch stood out and took home the Spirit Trophy cup!
Kimberley branch donated 50 blankets and a R2500 food voucher to Jannie Roux Children’s Home. The residents were also treated to R2500 worth of soup and fat cakes to enjoy on the day. Kimberley’s donations were described as a “big blessing” to the children. Annelize Kruger, Kimberley Administrator, also nominated Du Toitspan Primary School as one of the beneficiaries for their winter drive – donating 29 school shoes and socks to the pupils.
The entire Stewarts & Lloyds group managed to help over 30 charities nationwide, including various SPCA’s, other animal shelters, children’s homes, old age homes and more!
Spreading warmth and happiness this winter.
BOOYSENS
Booysens branch donated blankets, food and various other goodies to the Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) in Johannesburg South. The AACL has been protecting and caring for animals since 1956 and it is South Africa’s second largest independent Animal Welfare Organization, relying entirely on the generosity and goodwill of the animal-loving public for financial support. They were able to play with and spoil some of the furry residents as well as learn a lot about what happens behind-the-scenes.
CENTRAL PURCHASING / DISTRIBUTION CENTRE / MANUFACTURING
Central Purchasing and the Distribution Centre donated blankets to the elderly residents in need at S.A.V.F. Kowa Pienaar Tehuis in Germiston, just in time for the cold front. The home provides services for the aged, as well as physically and mentally disabled people. The home was very grateful, thanking Stewarts & Lloyds CP and DC for their generous donation during these hard times.
DURBAN
Durban branch donated food and blankets to the Aryan Benevolent Home (ABH), a 101-year-old national, registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) and Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) that provides services to more than 610 vulnerable persons daily. Food and blankets were also donated to the Haven Care Centre, an inter-denominational organisation that provide shelter, food and clothing to the community. Both organisations were incredibly grateful, thanking Durban branch for the much-needed support.
KIMBERLEY
Kimberley branch donated 50 blankets and a R2500 food voucher to Jannie Roux Children’s Home. The residents were also treated to R2500 worth of soup and fat cakes to enjoy on the day. Kimberley’s donations were described as a “big blessing” to the children. Annelize Kruger, Kimberley Administrator, also nominated Du Toitspan Primary School as one of the beneficiaries for their winter drive – donating 29 school shoes and socks to the pupils.
KLERKSDORP
Klerksdorp branch donated blankets to the Matalosana Stilfontein Animal Shelter. Matlosana Stilfontein Animal Shelter is a no-kill shelter, who rescue all types of animals and rely fully on donations of family and friends who support them regularly. They encourage the public to adopt, not shop – to offer a forever home to the abandoned and abused animals they have at the shelter.
PORT ELIZABETH
Port Elizabeth branch donated blankets to the Isithembiso Babies Home, who provide a place of safety for children ages 0 – 3 years old who have been abandoned, abused or neglected. Isithembiso provides a stable environment for young lives that have had a difficult start, and aim to see them placed in loving, secure families.
PRETORIA
Pretoria branch donated 160 blankets to the Son Heuwel Karavaanpark, in Pretoria North. Son Heuwel Karavaanpark has been around for about 35 years and consists of approximately 160 adults and children. As most of the people staying in the park do not have work, they are in desperate need of basic supplies – the blanket donations will go a long way in keeping many residents of the park warm this winter.
ROBERTVILLE
Robertville branch donated blankets to the 9th Day Animal Rescue Centre in Krugersdorp. The 9th Day is a rescue, rehabilitation & rehoming centre for abused, neglected and stray animals. The centre’s main focus is stray animals whilst also educating the poorer communities in and around Krugersdorp.
VAAL
Vaal branch donated blankets to Little Angels Wall of Hope, who’s mission is to provide an alternative for mothers when considering abandoning a baby in an unsafe place, and Little Angels House of Hope in Vereeniging. They also donated blankets, dog food and goodies to the Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark SPCA.
WADEVILLE (STEEL & TUBE)
Wadeville branch donated 30 Stewarts & Lloyds blankets as well as plenty of food, toys and accessories to FORA (Friends of Rescue Animals) in Mogale City. FORA is a shelter for unwanted dogs and cats, who adhere to a pro-quality of life policy and operate on the three R’s principal – Rescue, Rehabilitate & Rehome. FORA cares for 350 unwanted dogs and 150 cats. The furry residents were also treated to 50 additional blankets, made from a fleece material.
Polokwane Fluid
The Polokwane Fluid branch donated blankets to the patients at the Polokwane Cancer Hospice, which were received with deep appreciation. A very touching story – one of the patients passed away the next morning, with the Stewarts & Lloyds blanket being the last thing they received. They also donated blankets to a house of safety for women and children. Branch Manager, Monique Gobey, said it was heart-warming to see how grateful the children were.
Vereeniging
Vereeniging Branch chose to support the Lerato Child and Youth Care Centre this year, which currently has 23 children and 8 care takers and cleaners. Their donations to the centre included: S&L blankets, food packages received from Kompas Church along with another 40 blankets, R5000 cash received from one of their customers, gift boxes for every child received from one of their suppliers – GK Steel, as well as milo, marshmallows and sweets to fill their bags!
Cape Town (Epping & Wetton)
r Cape Town branches, Epping and Wetton, chose to support Solomans Haven in Mitchells Plain. Solomans Haven cares for physically and sexually abused children that have been placed in our care by the Department of Social Services and the Protocol services of the SAPS. Together the branches donated blankets and the staff contributed groceries/sweets.
Alrode Pipes & Fittings
Alrode Pipes & Fittings branch donated blankets, clothes, shoes and groceries to the New Beginnings Foundation – “a social change initiative focused on adding real value to society through the principles of effective social entrepreneurship together with Impact Partnerships”. The foundation has amazingly assisted over a million children and adults.
Nelspruit
The Nelspruit branch donated blankets to Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary – the largest orphan rhino sanctuary in the world. The Care for Wild Rhino Sanctuary forms part of the 28 000 ha Barberton Nature Reserve complex and is now listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Nelspruit branch also donated blankets to Pro-Life Pet Rescue, Rehabilitation and Adoption Agency, who are passionate about re-writing the future of pets that were once starving, abandoned or abused.
Polokwane Steel
The Polokwane Steel branch chose to support a local township primary school, Solomondale Primary School, situated 40km outside of Polokwane. The school caters for all the local children, with 560 pupils and only 15 teachers. The branch was informed that 28 pupils do not directly have homes, living with either family or friends – so they were definitely in need of some extra TLC.
Edenvale Pumps & Irrigation + Wynberg
The Edenvale Pumps & Irrigation branch and the Wynberg branch teamed up and donated blankets and goodies to the Edenvale SPCA. The Edenvale SPCA exists to prevent cruel and improper treatment of animals by encouraging kindness and consideration of animals and wildlife within Edenvale and South Africa.
The branches also donated blankets to the United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa (UCPSA), who aim to empower individuals with Cerebral Palsy to reach their maximum potential and lead happy and fulfilled lives.
The third charity that the branches chose to donate blankets to was the Tree of Hope in Edenvale. The Tree of Hope works closely with the SAPS and Edenvale Welfare to ensure that any baby abandoned has the best chance of a good forever family.
Boksburg + Springs
The Springs and Boksburg branches joined forces and donated blankets to the Suid-Afrikaanse Vrouefederasie (SAVF) Huis Dien Botha. The retirement and care home in Boksburg provides 24 hour frail care to the elderly as well as accommodation to those who are physically independent and self-sufficient.
