67 ways to help this Mandela Day: Help build Aunty Rosie the home she deserves

Former municipal worker Aunty Rosie. Picture: Lotus Street Foundation

Former municipal worker Aunty Rosie. Picture: Lotus Street Foundation

Published Jul 17, 2020

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Aunty Rosie’s story is not unique but is it humbling. Three years ago, Aunty Rosie’s home was destroyed in an electrical fire. Since then she has been living in a structure that is on the brink of collapse - without electricity, running water, or security.

Lotus Street Foundation wants to help Aunty Rosie, a former staffer for the City and active community worker, live a safe and peaceful life in a home that she deserves.

They vow to rebuild her home, one brick at a time – and they need your help to do so.

As winter begins to tighten its grip, all South Africans - particularly those with building skills – or access to materials – can play their part.

Picture: Lotus Street Foundation

To kick off their Roses for Aunty Rosie campaign on Mandela Day, the Lotus Street Foundation will undertake a thorough site inspection to determine what needs to be done. At the same time, they will provide Aunty Rosie with a gas burner, solar lights, cookware, and basic utensils.

Picture: Lotus Street Foundation

“We believe over the next 6 months, with the help of South Africans and in the spirit of ubuntu that this year, we can give aunty Rosie a rosier Christmas,” says the co-founder of Lotus Street Foundation, Marvin Levendal.

Picture: Lotus Street Foundation

To pledge toward this campaign: 

Visit the campaign's  BackaBuddy page or make a direct deposit to:

Account Name: Lotus Street Foundation NPC

Account No: 628 578 712 08

Bank: First National Bank

Reference: Initial + Surname + Rosie

For more information please contact Danya Goosen at [email protected] or visit their  Facebook and  Instagram pages.

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