StreetSmart SA, is dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route, Gauteng and KZN, has handed over R35,000 to their George beneficiary for 2019.

This grand effort is part of the total StreetSmart allocation of R1,7 million distributed nationally for 2019 to organisations working with children at risk of becoming street children.

 
l.t.r. Anele Ngoyo and Jonathan Gelderblom (Kidstop) with Melanie Burke (StreetSmart SA)

Read more: 2018 StreetSmart diners in George give generously

StreetSmart SA, an organisation dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route, Gauteng and KZN, has handed over R40,000 to their Swellendam beneficiaries for 2019.

The local committee which furthers the work of StreetSmart Swellendam, comprises Cathy van Eeden, Francois du Rand, Mari-Louise van der Merwe and Marjolein van Mourik.

l.t.r. Francois du Rand, Cathy van Eeden, Mari-Louise vd Merwe with Melanie Burke (StreetSmart SA Chairman) at the Handover Event.

Read more: 2018 StreetSmart diners in Swellendam give generously

The StreetSmart Franschhoek beneficiary for next year is The Kusasa Project, assisting Franschhoek children in need by providing support, encouragement and the environment to learn in a safe, stimulating setting. The StreetSmart funds were handed over at an event held at Bread & Wines Restaurant on Môreson Wine Farm.

The longest participating StreetSmart Franschhoek restaurant: The Bread & Wines Restaurant Team, with Melanie Burke (StreetSmart SA) 

There are currently 5 establishments in Franschhoek that have embraced StreetSmart’s vision to make a real difference to the lives of street children or children at risk of living on the streets.

Read more: 2018 Funding boost for Franschhoek charity

As part of the total StreetSmart allocation of R1,7 million distributed nationally, to organisations working with children at risk, StreetSmart has handed over R120,000 to their Stellenbosch beneficiaries for 2019.

The Stellenbosch beneficiaries are Home from Home, Stellumthombo, and Pebbles Project. The StreetSmart funds were handed over at an event held at The Bistro@Webersburg Wine Estate.

l.t.r. Melanie Burke, Pippa Shaper and Margaret Scharein (Home from Home) | Melanie Burke and Sophia Warner (Pebbles Project)           |      Melanie Burke, Arina and Ruben Scheepers (Stellumthombo)

Read more: 2018 StreetSmart hands over R120,000 in aid of vulnerable children in Stellenbosch

Dedicated to helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venues in the Western Cape, Garden Route, Gauteng and KZN, StreetSmart has handed over R150,000 to their Johannesburg beneficiaries for 2019.

Find the list of our Johannesburg partners here: https://bit.ly/2Qpgfc2

l.t.r. Melanie Burke (StreetSmart SA) with Darren Meltz and Mariska Swart (SecretEATS SA)

This grand effort is part of the total StreetSmart allocation of R1,7 million distributed nationally for 2019 to organisations working with children at risk.

Read more: StreetSmart hands over R150,000 in aid of Johannesburg’s vulnerable children

StreetSmart continues with helping street children rebuild their lives through donations from our restaurants, accommodation establishments and wine tasting venue partners in the Western Cape, Garden Route, Gauteng and KZN. This grand effort is part of the total StreetSmart allocation of R1,7 million distributed nationally for 2019 to organisations working with children at risk.

“Not only does it allow our guests to make a donation responsibly and in a safe environment if they choose to do so, but it allows us to contribute responsibly as a business,” says Mari Vigar, co-owner of La Mouette and Upper Bloem restaurants, which have generously matched the donations they receive from diners, effectively doubling their contribution. Find our other partners in Cape Town here: https://bit.ly/2QOiCCy

StreetSmart Fundraising partners present at the Handover Celebration:  Brooklands House, Sunset Restaurant at The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel, Stacked Diner, Neighbourhood Café at Ramasibi Lodge, Wellington Wines Tasting Room, Amore Restaurant and Puple House G/Hse, with Melanie Burke, StreetSmart Chairman.

Read more: 2018 Cape Town raises over R1 million for vulnerable children