For the past 15 years Mirriam Toni, a single Xhosa woman, has unselfishly taken it upon herself to look after orphaned and abandoned children in her community providing food, shelter, clothing as well as schooling to them. However, her dreams were shattered when the shack in which they were living burnt down and took the life of one of the toddlers.
AdT Construction selflessly sponsored the construction of a new Safe House for Mirriam and her children. For many of the children it will be the first time that they will experience living in their own brick building with running water and a solid roof over their heads. The house also has an open-plan kitchen, living room area, two bathrooms, four rooms at ground level, one each for the boys, girls, babies and Mirriam. The loft will also be used for the children to sleep in.
"It was our dream to build a structure that would enable each child to have their own bed, a room in which to study and a sheltered playground for the younger children. We are incredibly grateful to all the donors who have made this dream a reality - there are about 95 sponsors who have made contributions," says Christo Schreuder, administrator from The Grape Community.
For more information about the Mirriam House, go to www.thegrapecommunity.org.za/our-involvement/mirriam-house or contact Christo Schreuder from the Grape Community on az.gro.ytinummocepargeht@ofni.
