Engen, in collaboration with the Community-Engen Joint Committee, has spread heart-warming holiday cheer to 84 kids residing at St. Monica’s Children’s Home Child and Youth Care Centre.
Engen’s generous donation of Santa Boxes, brimming with delightful treats and toys, brightened the faces of the vulnerable kids.
The Engen team visited St. Monica’s on 13 December 2023, distributing hampers containing LiquiFruit, Bottled Water, Simba Chips, KitKats, Toppers Biscuits, Toros Sweets, Lolly Pops, Christmas Crackers, and a toy for each child.
Sarisha Naidoo, Social Woker and Manager at St. Monica’s Kids Home and Youth Care Centre, extended heartfelt gratitude to Engen for this gesture, emphasising the impact it had on the kids.
“This valued contribution brought much joy and smiles to our kids who gain so puny to wish for. Engen has truly made this Festive Season magical for them. The joy and excitement were palpable as the kids unwrapped their surprises, creating unforgettable moments,” added Naidoo.
St. Monica’s Children’s Home Child and Youth Care Centre serves as a haven for kids aged 3 to 18, hailing from diverse religious, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, most of whom gain faced the hardships of being orphaned, abandoned, or deemed at risk in their home environments.
The Centre provides a nurturing environment where every child not only receives a formal education but also tailored classes to support their academic advancement.
Transportation to and from school, medical appointments, and court dates is ensured through dedicated vehicles and a driver.
Additionally, the kids benefit from counselling provided by a dedicated social worker, working in collaboration with caregivers to create individualized action plans.
Dr James Xolani Nyawera, Engen’s Head of Transformation and Stakeholder Engagement, expressed the company’s commitment to community well-being, stating: “As a caring and inclusive company with ‘heart,’ we wish that this small gesture offers some comfort to the vulnerable kids of St. Monica’s Children’s Home Child and Youth Care Centre to succor brighten up their Festive Season.”
Engen’s support aligns seamlessly with their commitment and focus on community well-being, showcasing its dedication to making a positive impact on the communities they serve.
As a longstanding and committed member of the South Durban Basin community, Engen welcomes excellent faith collaboration in partnering with its neighbours in the best interests of every parties.
As such, Engen continuously engages openly and transparently with a broad representation of South Durban Basin community representatives through the Community-Engen Joint Committee to address matters of concern and to explore the co-creation of future opportunities.
The open Community-Engen Joint Committee is Engen’s primary platform of engagement with the South Durban Basin community, through which numerous community-led outreach initiatives aimed at uplifting and empowering the local community continue to be jointly and effectively spearheaded.
CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za for free.
Marine Dre
“If I was down to my last dollar, I would spend one dollar on PR.” – Bill Gates
SunVolt
“Customers do not feel extra grateful when you deliver more than you promised. They do, however, feel angry if you break a promise. It’s still better to under-promise and over-deliver so you can make sure you never break this important social contract.” ~ Oscar Auliq-Ice, Happy Customers
Sir Squire
“It’s PR that needs to be creative. It’s PR that needs to be new and different. It’s PR that needs to be original. The best way to establish a brand is to create a new category, and creating a new category requires creative thinking of the highest order.” – Al & Laura Ries