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Success Stories

This is where we share our success stories with you. Many of these donations and sponsorships came from our heroes!

VERY IMPORTANT: We do not hand out cell phones (only when available), laptops (only when available), data (only when we have sponsors), money (very seldom), or sponsorships & donations (hardly ever) to anybody who asks. We can only do this when we have received donations of these items to be utilised by our children in distress.

  • Furthermore, it is a requirement that children below 18 whom we help nominate at least two trusted adults, at least 30 years old, to receive any laptops or cell phones, take responsibility for those items, and return them once the crisis is dealt with. 
  • In the case of laptops, an application of a third person is required, directly associated with the entity at which the child is studying, and on the letterhead of the entity. It must state the details of the child, that the child is enrolled at the entity, what grade the child is in, what grade the child will complete, that a laptop is a requirement for the studies, and that the person signing will immediately inform Sonneblom Foundation should the child not be a learner at the entity any more.
  • It is a requirement that children below 18 nominate at least one trusted adult, at least 30 years old, to receive any money and take responsibility for the correct utilisation of it.
  • ID documents will be required for all, with a completed application by a counsellor to be approved by the directors of Sonneblom  Foundation.
  • Only volunteer counsellors associated with Ronel Brits, and who are treating children through our program, may apply for benefits on behalf of children.
  • Children who have been through at least one consultation session may qualify for data to complete the counselling sessions.
  • Children who have been through at least two consultation sessions may qualify for a cell phone if available (to be returned after the consultation ends or at a time recommended by the counsellor – no more than six months after the last counselling session) to complete the counselling sessions.
  • Children who have completed an initial series of counselling may qualify for a laptop (if available and to be returned after the studies end) to complete their studies. 

Data & WhatsApp bundles

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Data, WhatsApp bundles, and cell phones are our most frequently requested items. We see this as a vital requirement for our teenagers to stay in contact with their respective counsellors, sometimes for months.

Regular donations are required to fullfil this requirement.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
Sonneblom Foundation provided 0 data bundles for teenagers in counselling.

Cell Phones

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Data, WhatsApp bundles, and cell phones are our most frequently requested items. We see this as a vital requirement for our teenagers to stay in contact with their respective counsellors, sometimes for months.

Regular donations are required to fullfil this requirement.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
Sonneblom Foundation provided 0 cell phones to teenagers in counselling.

School sports uniform and equipment

Thank you! We appreciate your help!

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UPDATE: We received donations for this small project – more than what we needed. The remainder of the sum will be used to print flyers we can distribute during awareness campaigns. Here is the original story:

Sonneblom Foundation has been aware for a long time of a girl who tried to take her own life at a very young age. She started playing netball again as part of her remedial process and was elected to join a school sports tour. Unfortunately, that brought with it some financial expenditure her parents could only partially afford, and rather than depriving the girl of this opportunity, Sonneblom Foundation immediately assisted with the shortfall upon learning of the money needed. However, we need to replenish reserves. 

Donations required to cover this expense: R750.00

Current donations covering this expense: R750.00

Since this is a once-off request, it will be marked as ‘completed” once our target amount is reached. Any surplus amounts received before we indicate it as completed will be allocated to our next priority in the queue.

Wildmeat Café from Giyani in Limpopo says, “We are more than just game.” We believe them as they were “game” to contribute R500 toward this project!

Any butcheries out there, please note that the guys from Wildmeat Café challenge you to better their contribution!

Thank you, Wildmeat Café. We do appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts!

Another donation from Limpopo: this time from NiJaLo Art!

NiJaLo Art saw the need and stepped in. They are not strangers to Sonneblom Foundation. Sometimes they make donations anonymously, sometimes in their personal capacity, and sometimes in the name of their business.

Thank you, NiJaLo Art. We do appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts!

 

Soul Station has come to the party more often than they should. 

Thank you for your regular contributions, Soul Station, and thank you for the R100 we could put away towards this project.

They did not say that, but following in the footsteps of other donors: Any podcast stations out there wanting to better this donation?

We do appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts!

Progress on this campaign

Food for a learner

Thank you! Money succesfully raised

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One of the learners in the service of the AD Suicide Prevention Program required food. Since this was extremely urgent, we immediately assisted upon receiving the application. However, we need to replenish reserves. 

Donations required to cover this expense: R300.00

Current donations covering this expense: R300.00

Since this is a once-off request, it will be marked as “completed” once our target amount is reached. Any surplus amounts received before we indicate it as completed will be allocated to our next priority in the queue.

Progress on this campaign

General Donations

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General donations are always welcome.  We undertake to allocate those resources to our project with the highest need.

Your donation may be utilised to assist a child in need, cover our monthly operational costs, and build up much-needed reserves that will enable us to act immediately on requests for assistance.

Our directors will always take requests from our beneficiaries into consideration, while at the same time ensuring the stability and operational status of the Sonneblom Foundation to ensure it will continue to serve the teenagers it was brought to life for.

We do appreciate your support.

International Donors

We understand that banking fees are high for international transactions. We encourage you to use the Payfast options we offer below. It will save you from paying high banking transaction fees, and we will carry minimal fees on our side.

South African Donors

We recommend you donate in the way that is easiest for you. Some people prefer EFT, some are comfortable with Payfast. We prefer not to receive cash donations as they carry a large fee for us. However, if you had a lucky night at the casino or a day at the race course, you are welcome to share your cash winnings with us!

Donate via EFT

Bank: FNB | Account Name: SONNEBLOM FOUNDATION NPC | Account Number: 63157202995 | Branch Code: 250655 | SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

Bank: Capitec Bank | Account Name: SONNEBLOM FOUNDATION NPC | Account Number: To Follow | Branch Code: 470010 | SWIFT Code: CABLZAJJ

 

Reference: “SF-YourName” if you would like us to credit you or your business (please also email us POP and your details at donate@sonneblom.org.za), OR “SF” if you would prefer to stay anonymous. 

If you would like to learn more about specific projects and goals you may donate to, please visit our DONATION PAGE.

Please select your donation option from below

You may make ad hoc donations, or assist us on a regular basis with monthly donations.

To donate your own unique amount,  please complete the amount below and click on DONATE NOW.

You may also deposit donations directly into our bank accounts:

Bank: FNB | Account Name: SONNEBLOM FOUNDATION NPC | Account Number: 63157202995 | Branch Code: 250655 | SWIFT Code: FIRNZAJJ

Bank: Capitec BUSINESS| Account Name: SONNEBLOM FOUNDATION NPC | Account Number: 1053982330 | Branch Code: 450105

Reference: “SF-YourName” if you would like us to credit you or your business (please also email us POP and your details at donate@sonneblom.org.za), OR “SF” if you would prefer to stay anonymous. 

Please email riaan@sonneblomfoundation.org with any questions you may have about donations

To donate your own unique amount each month,  please complete the amounts below and click on DONATE NOW.

Please email riaan@sonneblomfoundation.org with any questions you may have about donations.

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