It is still in our hands
Imagine reaching a stage in life where everyday comforts can no longer be taken for granted.
A sturdy chair. A safe pathway. A welcoming communal space. Access to the equipment and support needed to live comfortably and with dignity.
This Mandela Day, we’re asking you to be a part of the solution.
Through our Sisonke – We Are Together campaign, you can help improve the lives of older persons across Tafta’s residential, care and community facilities.
Whether you volunteer your time, donate goods, sponsor a need or support a larger project, your contribution will help create safer, more comfortable spaces where older persons can continue to thrive.
Together, we can turn 67 minutes into a lasting legacy of care and compassion.
Here are four way you can get involved:
Sponsor a need
Help us provide practical items and equipment that improve residents’ comfort, independence and quality of life.
Current needs include:
- Dining room chairs and outdoor benches
- Wheelchairs, walkers and mobility aids
- Smart TVs and entertainment equipment
- Mattresses and frail care furnishings
- Dining room fans and outdoor shelters
- Kitchen and dining equipment
- Garden furniture and communal area improvements
Donate skills ans services
Share your expertise by helping us improve and maintain our facilities.
Projects include:
- Interior and exterior painting
- Garden maintenance and landscaping
- Carpet cleaning
- CCTV and security upgrades
- Accessibility ramp construction
- Window repairs and maintenance
- Pathway repairs and paving
Whether you’re a skilled professional, business team or community group, your contribution can create lasting improvements that residents will enjoy for years to come.
Donate essential goods
Everyday items make a meaningful difference to the well being of older persons.
Items currently needed include:
- Toiletries and personal care products
- Incontinence wear
- Tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits
- Baking supplies
- Food containers and serving items
- Hall and wall fans
- Garden seedlings and compost
Sponsor a Sisonke Legacy Project
Looking to make a larger impact?
Our Legacy Projects offer businesses, foundations and community partners an opportunity to support longer-term improvements that will benefit older persons for years to come.
Current projects include:
- Facility-wide WiFi connectivity
- Frail care bathroom upgrades
- Kitchen and office cupboard replacements
- Facility infrastructure improvements
Not sure which project to support? A donation to the Sisonke for Madiba Campaign allows us to direct funds where they are needed most.
Your contribution may help us:
- Address urgent maintenance needs
- Purchase essential equipment
- Improve resident facilities
- Support community-based services for older persons
Every donation helps us continue providing care, support and dignity to older persons.
Every donated item, volunteer hour, sponsored project and financial contribution becomes part of a larger story of compassion, community and shared responsibility.
This Mandela Day, stand with us and help create environments where elders don’t simply age – they thrive.
Whether you would like to donate goods, volunteer your time, sponsor a need, support a Legacy Project or make a financial contribution, we’d love to hear from you. You can view our full Mandela Day wish list here.
Contact Shana Subramoney
Community Liaison Officer
📧 pr@tafta.org.za
☎️ 031 332 3721
