casa caritas

Residential Home for the Mentally and Physically Disabled

Casa Caritas is a residential care facility providing life-long care to physically and mentally handicapped persons who are unable to be trained or educated. We are dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for all our residents.

The support services we offer our residents include skilled nursing, physical therapy and recreational activities. Our professional, experienced staff develop individualized care plans for each resident. Without the facilities that Casa Caritas offers, these residents would find life unpleasant and unmanageable because of their disabilities. We offer protection, care and love against the harsh realities and threats of today's world. Funding is a constant challenge to all non-profit organizations, with Casa Caritas being no different. Should you wish to share our vision & ethos of providing life-long residential care, support and skills for persons with mental and physical disabilities contact the administrator or fund-raiser on 011-976-3457/ 011-976-3417 or alternatively contact us via [email protected]

We invite the public to visit our home… this is a reality and should be seen, not just ignored.

ABOUT CASA CARITASPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng

Postal AddressP.O. Box 12405Aston Manor1620, Gauteng

Telephone, Fax and E-mailTel: 011-976-3457/ 011-976-3417 Cell: 072-107-1989Fax: 011-393-5003E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.casacaritas.org.za

DONATIONS:Bank Details for Direct Deposit and EFT'sAccount name: Casa CaritasBank: ABSABranch: Wolff StreetBranch code: 630542Acc no: 0260231812

NPO: 001-893

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The Casa Caritas Home for Physically and mentally Handicapped Persons is a non-profit and non-racial organization caring for persons mentally and physically impaired who are unable to be trained or educated. The Home has been rendering this service to the community since 1973 caring with compassion and dedication.

CEO:Adri Kruger

Controlling Body - TrusteesThe centre is administrated by a Controlling Body, which consists of Professional people from the community.

Our Ambassadors:Well-known singer Mr Rudi Muller & well-known retired TV presenter Mr Riaan Cruywagen.

People who have visited us always speak of the love, compassion and the bond, which exists in the centre between the residents and staff. Casa Caritas is a privately owned home. Residents over the age of 18 receive a small Disability Grant from Government which contributes about twenty percent towards the monthly fees required to sustain a resident.

The Board and Management of Casa Caritas have therefore embarked on and committed themselves to develop programs that ensure a long term sustainable income. The fact that twenty percent of the residents are partly subsidized makes the implementation of a sustainable program even more important. Fifty percent of the budgeted income is raised through donations and sponsors.

WELCOME TO CASA CARITASPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng


Telephone, Fax and E-mailTel: +27 11 9763457/3417Cell: 072 107 1989Fax: +27 11 3935003E-mail: [email protected]: http://www.casacaritas.org.za


NPO: 001-893

THE NEEDS OF OUR CHILDREN ARE MINIMAL AND BASIC – OUR CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER BE DENIED THEIR BASIC NEEDS!


Our staff consists of:1 Registered nurse2 Enrolled nurses2 Senior Care workers39 Care workers

The staff are devoted to working with the mentally handicapped. Each day is a new challenge to them. This special group of workers are loving, compassionate and have endless patience.

Half of the staff have been in our employment for 10 years or more, which proves their love for the handicapped people they care for.


OUR STAFFPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng


Telephone, Fax and E-mailTel: +27 11 9763457/3417Cell: 072 107 1989Fax: +27 11 3935003E-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.casacaritas.org.za


NPO: 001-893

PLEASE VISIT US AND SEE THE COMPASSION OF OUR STAFF MEMBERS – OUR CHILDREN ARE BLESSED BEYOND WORDS!


We have 45 Full-time residents and 4 day care. Ages of the residents vary between 8 and 39 years of age. 97% of the residents are severely mentally and physically handicapped and all of them require fulltime attendance to their needs 24 hours per day – having to be fed, changed and in most cases moved about. They are unable to render any assistance to themselves.

Each one has their own personality, likes and dislikes in spite of their shortcomings. Marius Bekker is a good example, he refuses to take his medication if he cannot see a "nana" (Lollipop) to be given afterwards. Ilonka loves receiving new clothes and then refuses to take them off once she has fitted it! She also loves dolls and being a "mommy"!!

4% of the residents go home for weekends on a regular basis, either each weekend or every 2nd weekend. Some of them receive visits from their parents at the centre. We have a lounge fitted out with seating and furniture making it close to home, where they can spend time with their loved ones in a private environment. The only real home some of them know is Casa Caritas, where they are cared for with compassion and love.

Most people are uneasy to come face to face with a severely handicapped person but we look past their shortcomings and see them as 'normal' each in their own way.

The average life expectancy of a mentally and physically disabled person is normally about 16 years of age however as a result of outstanding care given to the residents a large percentage of them are older than sixteen. Our oldest resident passed on at 43 years old.


OUR RESIDENTSPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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YOU HAVE ONLY LIVED LIFE ONCE YOU HAVE GIVEN TO SOMEONE WHO WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO REPAY YOU.


Casa Caritas - meaning "Home of Compassion".

Francois Keulder was a normal child until he was 3 years old when he became severely ill. Due to an incorrect diagnosis he became a handicapped person. In 1971 his parents realized that Francois had to be placed in a special institution, as he would not have been able to function in a normal school. Nowhere in the Kempton Park area was there such an institution or any suitable facilities. A committee was established and as a result thereof the 'Committee for Handicapped People' was established.

In 1973 Casa Caritas was officially opened in Maxwell Street Kempton Park. At that stage there were only 8-day residents. However there was also a large demand for permanent residential facilities.

Due to the insistence of the Department of Education the residents at Casa Caritas were divided into two groups, those who could be educated and those who could not. The residents who could be educated were relocated to the Con Amore School, which operates under the Gauteng’s Education Department. Those who could not be educated remained residents of Casa Caritas. In November 1975 Casa Caritas started working independently.

The current premises of Casa Caritas at De Villiers Street, Terenure, Kempton Park were opened in November 1985.

OUR HISTORYPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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WE URGE INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES, CORPORATES, IN FACT, ANYBODY, TO DONATE AND KEEP OUR RESIDENTS SAFE!


Physical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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Our residents also participate in the day to day activities of the home as in the case of any 'normal' person.

The residents are usually bathed in the morning when they are still fresh and not yet tired and irritable. Some resident's food has to be mashed because they find it difficult to chew. Some enjoy playing outside in the sun. The residents enjoy being taken for a walk by members of the staff or just relaxing outside.

Remedial Therapy.A vital aspect of the centre is to assist in the development of the residents by providing intensive therapy programs, which include physio and stimulation.Spastic muscles or muscles that are taut are some of the problems suffered by the residents. The problem is so severe that in some cases the fingers, knees and wrists are permanently distorted, especially in cases where residents are admitted at a developed stage. Damage appears on the opposite side of the body to where the brain damage is.The house-mothers who are responsible for the residents are specially trained to undertake the necessary therapy, which is monitored by the visiting physiotherapist. Each residents program is individually planned.Many of the residents have improved in a short period of time. Some have learnt to sit, how to straighten their legs and lift their heads. Continuous therapy is given on a daily basis.It's also obvious that they enjoy these exercises tremendously. Internal physiotherapy training is given to the staff by the Nursing Services Manager. A qualified Physiotherapist visits the centre on a regular basis. Stimulation Balls are used in order to stimulate the back and to prevent the occurrence of spasms. It also enables better blood circulations. A beam is used for balancing and stimulation, for strengthening the legs, arms and back as well as for the promotion of better blood circulations. Painting, building puzzles and putting articles together are the only means of mental stimulation that a small percentage of the residents can participate in.

ACTIVITIES FOR OUR RESIDENTS

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Secure Financial FuturePurpose EndeavourTo provide affordable, adequate, compassionate and total care for 45 mentally and physically disabled persons irrespective of colour, religious belief or race. Twenty percent of boarders are well-fare cases who cannot afford anything.Casa Caritas is a Non-Profit organization with strict financial disciplines subject to annual audit by certified accountants.

Management:1. Monthly management accounts compared with detailed budget.2. Management Board of chairman and four members - all voluntary and long serving; and the

Chief Executive Officer which is a full-time appointment.

CASA CARITAS FINANCES

Our sources of income:Over half our income comes from kind individuals who really care and believe in what we are doing. We have also had wonderful support from Schools, Churches and Companies. 1 = 49% Received from donations2 = 33% Received from subsidies3 = 15% Received from residents fees4 = 3% Other income

How your money is spent:Because our aims are so tightly focused, we are able to keep overhead costs to a minimum. Our costs are made up as below :1 = 73% Salaries and Wages2 = 14% Maintenance and running costs3 = 8% Feeding costs4 = 5% Fund raising costs





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Our goals for the future - The Wish ListOur Wish list for Casa Caritas, Home for the severely mentally and physically handicapped of all races and creeds. Our Home situated in Kempton Park was founded forty years ago and provides comprehensive full time care, without any subsidy from the Government. We would like to take this opportunity to appeal to you for any assistance that you might be able to give.

CASA CARITAS WISH LIST

• Bricks (for a wall surrounding adjoining field)• 1x Catering trolleys • Chemicals + washing powder• Cleaning Equipment (mops, buckets, brooms,

cloths and paper Cloth, blue overall suits, gloves- plastic and latex medium/large, Cleaning wing trolleys

• Daily Groceries – Oats, Maltabella, Custard, Jelly, Sugar, Salt, Rooibos Tea, coffee, Milo, Powder Milk, Margarine, Rice, Pronutro, Meat, cheese and margarine.

• Fruit and Treats for children (Cheese Curls/Flings and yogurt – 20 litre per week)

• Garden Tools – Hosepipe 13mm (30 meter) and rain bird Sprinkler.

• Guillotine, paper cutter• Brushes, Combs and hairdryers.• Kitchen Utensils (Kitchen Knives, scissors, dishing

Spoons, can opener, etc.)

• Labelling machine• Paint, rollers, brushers, trays, poly filler, sand paper• Round wall clocks x4• Over locker• Stationery- permanent makers, highlighters, plastic

filing pockets, Cartridges (please enquire) and paper, Laminating Pouches

• 2 x Microwave oven and Stainless Steel Urn 20/28l• Retiling/remodelling of guest bathrooms and staff

bathrooms.• New Carpets/Flooring for office area.• Rubber Sheet Runners (nonslip carpets for

Corridors)• Specialized scale for disabled People• Industrial Washing machine and tumble dryer• Industrial Gas burners for kitchen• Chest freezers/Fridges• Lockers for Staff

Your donation will assist in maintaining the existing level of care and facilities





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WE WOULD LIKE TO KEEP YOUR CHANGE. WE LOVE CHANGE. LOTS OF CHANGE BUY STUFF ON OUR WISH LIST.


The home undertakes fundraising projects assisted by the staff and governing body. In the current financial climate this is no easy task and does not generate enough funding to enable us to balance the books. Donations were previously an important source of income but as the economy has weakened, the amounts received in this respect have decreased. It has become increasingly difficult, as numerous charities compete for the dwindling amount of donations.

Money for the salaries of the staff and the maintenance of the building and grounds must be found by the Home itself. Like all other welfare institutions in the country, Casa Caritas, is dependent on the money and compassion of the good Samaritans in society for its survival. Very few parents can afford to pay for more than just the care of their own disabled resident.

We dare not drop our standards of care, because that would defeat the purpose of our existence. We desperately and urgently need the help of everyone who is prepared to contribute, so we can continue with this service to the community.

DonationsAny contribution you can make will be gratefully received however large or small. You might choose to make a once-off donation, or you might be prepared to arrange a regular debit order with your bank.If you would like to make a donation now, please get in touch with us.

LegacyPlease remember us in your will. This is sometimes an easier way to give for those of you who are not in a position to make donations during their lifetime. What a wonderful legacy for your children/grandchildren to remember you by, not to mention how you will have completely changed the lives of people who have absolutely nothing in life.

HOW CAN YOU HELP CASA CARITAS?Physical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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THE SOLE MESSAGE OF THIS PRESENTATION: WE ARE SEVERELY DISABLED & WE NEED YOUR HELP IN ANY FORM YOU CAN PROVIDE.


The idea of this project was instigated by Riaan Pretorius in the year 2000

Businesses and individuals are invited to "adopt a child" to help alleviate the home's financial burden. Businesses/individuals can 'adopt' residents by donating money on a debit order system to Casa Caritas.

A business or individual may if they wish visit us and choose a specific resident whom they wish to sponsor.We can make available a portfolio of the resident in question.

The cost to support a resident is R7200 ( or $650) per month. The only requirement is that the participants undertake the sponsorship for at least one year.

We urge businesses and members of the community to take part in the drive.


ADOPT A CHILDPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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IF YOU CAN READ THIS & YOU MANAGED TO GET HERE ON YOUR OWN ACCORD, COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS. YOU ARE BLESSED!


How can we ever thank all our sponsors for all their assistance over the years in the form of money, time or both. We at Casa Caritas would like to thank each and every one who has sponsored us in any way, every bit helps. Our heartfelt thanks goes out to all the Churches, performing artists and especially to the young people of our community, for all their support and help.

CASA CARITAS SPONSORS

ABSA Bank Kempton ParkSince 2001 Casa Caritas has been designated as their charity drive.The ABSA Group has been chosen as employer of the year.ABSA- Head officeIn 2007 ABSA Bank donated a sum of money for underfloor heating in our activity hall. Clive's Service CentreThe CEO serves on the governing body of Casa Caritas and donates his time.They have been very supportive and helpful and have assisted in the following ways:The petrol for the cycle tour.Participated in 'Casual Day'. EngenIn conjunction with Norkem Park Service Centre and Clive's Service Centre, sponsored the petrol used in the cycling tour to Cape Town.Norkem Park MotorsThey run an annual 4 x 4 weekend and in 2007 as well as 2008 donated a sum of money. Enviro-Fill (Pty) LtdEnviro-Fill's Managing Director serves as chairman on Casa Caritas governing body.Since 2002 Enviro-Fill has been a regular sponsor of various functions as well as the following:An Annual golf day which brought in large donations in 2007 and 2008.Upgrading of the bathroom.Establishment of a new nurse station.Erection of car ports.Carl and Emily Fuchs FoundationThe foundation has regularly sponsored us

throughout the years. Kembirch MedicrossSince 1998 they have been taking care of the residents, who have no medical aid insurance.Metropolitan HealthSince 2002, they have adopted Casa Caritas as an ongoing social responsibility project.Every year the head office financially matches the staff's contributions.MML Electronic System - MML Electroniese StelselsProvides Casa Caritas security system for the home.Karel and Karin JoubertHave been sponsoring us since 2004 by making ongoing donations. The Internet Group Inc. SASponsored the redesign and development of the Casa Caritas website &continues to sponsor website maintenance, updates, domain hosting orany other costs required to maintain the website.National Lottery• November 2006 – R420 000• August 2009 – R352 560 SS Trading cc.ER Galvenisers - SpringsW.A. OpmetingsElko SystemsNetcare - LINMED HospitalPainted the outside palisades and redid 2 rooms FlightDonates 5L of Flight every month. Impressions

Do the flower sales on behalf of Casa Caritas for donations. Arrow BulkMonthly contributions to Casa Caritas.

Make Monthly Contributions Auto FieldVan NieuwenhuizenKobus OttoErrol WalkerWA SurveyersHighveld PowerRAIN InternationalChris Janse van Rensburg

Previous Sponsors Absa SecurityAfroxATKVRotaryKFCNorcross SAFNBValentine - Fresh Cut FlowersPick 'n PayKempton Park Road RunnersDatacentrixBabcock





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PLEASE SPEAK WITH OUR CEO AND SEE HOW YOU CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST ABOVE.


Casa Caritas would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for any donations you may have made.

We would like to hear from you. Please take the time and tell us what you think about the work we do. All comments and suggestions would be welcome.

If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to contact us.

THANK YOUPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




NPO: 001-893

BECAUSE OF YOU!


The project : A home that provides care, love, therapy and stimulation for people with intellectual and physical disabilities across all cultures and races.Contact Person: Adri KrugerRegistration Details: • NPO – 001-893• Welfare – 844100260000• Income tax – 7080197838• VAT – 4180106256• Tax Exemption – 930002794BEE: Level 4Auditors: Snijder & Associates Inc, PO Box 31061, Totiusdal, Pretoria, 0134Attorneys: Barnard & barnard, Kempton Park

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYPhysical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




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OUR GIFT TO YOU: TODAY ALL BOOKS ARE -50% – BECAUSE AT CASA CARITAS THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE WHO LOVE YOU!


SOME DONORS – BECAUSE OF YOU!Physical Address7 De Villiers StreetTerenureKempton Park1619, Gauteng




NPO: 001-893

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE MORE THAN JUST THE PRICE YOU PAY FOR YOUR BOOKS PLEASE TALK TO US NOW!


Stiaan is home for the weekend.

But this is not about Stiaan. Just is just a short discussion about me being a charity nutcase. And I guess Stiaan has all to do with it.

I don’t actually remember supporting any charities before Stiaan came along. The only exception would be buying entries into the St John’s Ambulance competitions where one could win a car. I always wanted to win a car.

And then came Stiaan. And things changed. And I started looking differently at charities. Stiaan now lives in a home for disabled, an institution needing lots of money every year in charity donations.

Since Stiaan came along our family supported all kinds of charities in different forms. We have done the walks, got the T-shirts. All for various causes. Diabetes, breast cancer, save this monkey, save that bird. Name it. We’ve been running collection efforts like businesses, not always very successful but we always gave it our best shot. We still do. Only difference is that we now concentrate our efforts on the home where Stiaan lives. There is only so much money that can go around, and we need to prioritise. Casa Caritas is the place where Stiaan will live until the end of his life and that is why Casa Caritas is so important to us. That institution needs to survive so our kid can survive when we are no longer there to take care of him.

Now, in the case of Casa Caritas you may ask: Why do they need charity if the parents pay fees every month? Yes, the parents pay every month. Our bill for Stiaan easily runs over R5400.00 a month. For some people this amount is pocket change, for others it is a LOT! Then there are the “weggooi-kindertjies” as Irma refer to, the ones she every year at the Christmas party volunteer to buy a Christmas gift for if someone else haven’t done so already, the ones where the parents simply dropped them at Casa Caritas and never came back. Some of these kids were lucky and were “adopted” by biker-clubs and some of their needs attended to by these people with hearts of gold. Yes, the same bikers whom are shouted at and screamed at all the time by some cagers, the same bikers whom so regularly stop at Casa Caritas to drop their donations, the same bikers whom are so easily treated as the scum of society. But let’s leave the bikers for now. Discussion for another day. The point is, the parents can’t afford to pay for everything.

I once read a book written by a young lady whom mobilized millions of kids (and adults) with her charity efforts, and collected millions of dollars. She still does. In the book she makes it clear: You give, you get. But very few people will be happy with just a “Thank you”. They want more in return for their donation.

All good and well. Many charities can get beneficiaries to make some craft work as a

gift, or sing a song to the donors, or even host a complete craft exhibition or concert, but how do you get 50 severely disabled persons, of whom most are on nappies or can’t feed or dress themselves, and I actually ran out of word here because I honestly can’t describe these kids. Better you go out there and see for yourselves. How do you get these 50 severely disabled persons to say “thank you”?

Easy. Besides the "Thank you”, you also give a "Because of you" to the donor!

• Because of you, I have a home to live in.• Because of you, I have somebody on hand 24 hours a day to change my nappy.• Because of you, we can employ qualified staff at a ratio of one staff member per

resident, so we can have the best care ever.• Because of you, we can afford to employ managers, administrators and supports

staff whom devote their time to us.• Because of you, we have people sitting in on management meetings, looking at

our budgets and doing their best to make everything work.• Because of you, we have several donors, like you, with no ties to Casa Caritas,

who will go out of their way to help use survive.• Because of you, we have enough money to pay our enormous water and

electricity bill every month.• Because of you, we have at least three meals every day, and some snacks in

between!• Because of you, I had a warm bath this morning.• Because of you, I slept in a warm bed last night.• Because of you, we have a generator for those days when the municipal

electricity is down.• Because of you, our clothes get washed every day, and fixed if needed.• Because of you, we have alarm systems and security gates to keep us safe when

we sleep.• Because of you, we have working television sets to keep our little minds

entertained.• Because of you, we have a vehicle so we can be taken to a doctor should we

become seriously ill.• Because of you, …

Because of you, Stiaan, I learned to give. I also learned that the more you give, the more you get. I also learned that you don’t necessarily get back in the same quantities than what you gave, you always get back more. I also learned that you don’t always get back when you give, you sometimes have to wait for the return favour. Thank you, Stiaan, for giving so much…

Greetings.

BECAUSE OF YOU

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