We’ve got plenty of exciting events lined up for our 120th anniversary, so please take note of these special days and be sure to join us!
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2012 marks the 120th anniversary of the founding of The Johannesburg Children’s Home by a group of women who were deeply concerned about the plight of orphaned children at the end of the 19th century.
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Fifty-six years ago, a woman with three dishevelled children knocked on the big wooden doors of the Johannesburg Children’s Home.
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We’ve been excitedly watching the daily progress of our new services and admin block “at the bottom of our garden” for months now.
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In response to our “desperate” appeal for new takkies for our boys and girls, we received our very first donation from a Facebook group called “Think Big Act Small” and a donation from Australia – from a follower of the Think Big Act Small group.
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Every year we celebrate Family Day on the weekend closest to Children’s Day.
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We always celebrate public holidays here with a theme that is relevant to the day.
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We’ve joined the 21st century!
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As part of our National Child Protection Week celebrations we were delighted to welcome friends old and new to our Art Exhibition on Saturday 28 May.
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Art helps children grow creatively socially and intellectually. Art helps children express themselves by putting their feelings on paper. Art brings peace of mind.
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