For most, December is a time to relax, reflect and recuperate after a busy year, December is also a time to give. This year, SMG Cares focussed on organisations that are doing incredible work for the most vulnerable and needy communities in our areas.
In the Western Cape, our passionate staff identified Hagar’s Choice as a worthy beneficiary this year. This inspiring orphanage cares for young children between newborn and ages 6, giving them a place of safety, love and support while they wait for adoption. Each of our resident dealerships were tasked with purchasing items for the children, from basic necessities to toys, showing these little people what it means to be loved and cared for. At the handover, the staff spent time with each child, learning their stories and showing them the true meaning of compassion and love.
Our KZN dealerships were equally busy spreading hope to local communities with the support of the Gugu Dlamini Foundation. This incredible organisation, named after Gugu Dlamini, the late HIV/AIDS activist, distributed essential goods to communities in and around Durban. The Foundation identified specific areas that have been hard hit by the economic and environmental challenges that 2022 brought to so many.
With cars loaded to the brim, led by the inspirational Gugu Dlamini team, the staff drove into many isolated areas to distribute goods. Helping to make this festive season, just a little more comfortable for those who need
Thank you to the amazing staff and our partners who participated in these endeavours. Your compassion and support means the world to so many.
