RAPE CRISIS CENTRE
ASSISTANCE
Through
the Greyvensteins Givers Gain project, we as an company support the
Rape Crisis Centre in Port Elizabeth.

Of all the
community involvement we have, this is the most difficult one to raise
funds for and to get people involved. We have no pretty puppies
to display like animal welfare. No bright eyed kids to show off as
success stories. Only victims. Normal everyday people who have suffered
and are in desperate need of help and care.
Many of these women and sometimes very young girls arrive for help with
nothing except the clothes on their back.
We are therefore very excited about the opening of a new 14 bed shelter
which is going to provide much needed assistance to these victims in
their biggest hour of need.
WHAT TO GIVE?
The new shelter needs everything that would be required to furnish a
home. Beds, bedding, a kettle , an iron. Just look at your own home and
you can see exactly what will be needed to make this a place that
provides not only shelter but an environment in which the victims can
begin to put their lives back together again.
Other than basic furnishings, more personal items are also required
such as deodorant, clothes, toothbrushes etc.
And of course - money would always be welcome to assist meeting their
needs
A DETAILED SCHEDULE
Below
is a list of items required to furnish the home - Not everything but
the basics to get going.
Keep coming back, as we will update the list as items keep coming in.
PLEASE - No donation or contribution is too small
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Needed
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Received
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Balance
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LOUNGE
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2
Seater Couches
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3
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1
Seater Couches
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4
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TV
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1
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Small
Coffee Tables
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3
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Centre
Table
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1
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DINING ROOM
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6
Seater Tables
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1
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4
Seater Tables
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2
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Chairs
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14
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BEDROOMS
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Single
Beds
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14
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Duvets
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14
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Duvet
Covers
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14
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Pillows
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14
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Pillow
Cases
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14
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Blankets
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14
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KITCHEN
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Fridge
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2
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Freezer
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1
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Stove
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1
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Microwave
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1
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Toaster
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1
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Kettle
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1
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Slow
Cooker
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1
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Cutlery
(Knife, Fork, Spoon, Teaspoon)
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14
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Cutlery
(Large Knives, Ladles, Egg Lifters etc)
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8
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Crockery
- Cups
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14
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Crockery
- Plates
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14
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Crockery
- Cereal/Soup Bowls
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14
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Crockery
- Side Plates
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14
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Plastic
Bowls - Small
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4
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Plastic
Bowks - Medium
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4
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Plastic
Bowls - Large
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4
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Pots
- Large
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3
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Pots
- Medium
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3
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Pots
- Small
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3
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Pans
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3
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BATHROOMS
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Towels
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14
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Face
Clothes
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14
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Floor
Mats
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4
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SUNDRY
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Iron
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2
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Ironing
Board
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2
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Curtains
- Various Drops
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14
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Toilet Rolls/ Tissues
| 100
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Get
Creative - Pot Plants, Pictures, Board Games Etc
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PERSONAL ITEMS
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There
is a tremendous need for so many personal items that can make a major
difference in helping the victims just feel cared for and special. Our
staff regularly make up gift packs to give to shelter residents and
these include varying items such as : deodarant, soap, motivational
cards, chocolates and sweets, body creams, diaries. So
anything you would like to give that would add some love to their lives
would be welcomed
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WHO AND HOW?
If you
would like to pledge items or money just click on the YES button and
complete the form. We will get hold of you to sort out the details.
If you have any questions on giving personal items, money or want more
detail on giving and assisting, please contact our agents who are
heading up this project :
Shirene
Keyter 0796918240 : Email me 
Lynne Ruppersburg 0765616544 : Email me
or
Berenice at the Rape Crisis Centre - 041-4843804