the CSI community of South Africa

Cookbook offers profits to street children

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:02:00 +0200

A cookery book and restaurant guide, On a Plate, has been conceptualised, narrated and self-published by Jess Meredith-Watts and Reach Publishers, (South Africa) in aid of NGO, StreetSmart South Africa. All profits will fund the national rollout campaign of this fundraising initiative that sets out to engage restaurants and diners to assist street children in South Africa rebuild their lives.
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Partnership boosts Jet Community Awards

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:20:00 +0200

Free-to-air TV station e.tv this year joined forces with Edcon Group to take the seven-year-old Jet Community Awards to another level - to create awareness around community projects participation and give exposure to those who are working hard under difficult conditions to improve the lives of ‘forgotten' people living in socially-disadvantaged areas of Southern Africa.
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Conference calls on government to support philanthropy

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:11:00 +0200

At the Inyathelo conference on ‘Our World: Our Responsibility' held on Tuesday 3 November 2009 in Cape Town, philanthropist and supporter of the Red Cross Children's hospital in Cape Town, Amanda Bloch, criticised the tunnel vision of government departments and called for SARS to develop policies that support philanthropy.
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Tickled pink by charity support

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:34:00 +0200

Reach for Recovery, a non-profit organisation that provides free, non-medical support to breast cancer sufferers through its national programmes, will be the total beneficiary of all sales of Edgars' Tickled Pink fragrance and accompanying gift set.
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Fresh look for dental clinics

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0200

Ten dental clinics in Soweto have been given an Aquafresh facelift in a bid to reach and educate two critical target markets - dentists and residents.
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Kellogg's supports breast cancer group Pink Link

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:27:00 +0200

In support of non-profit breast cancer awareness group, Pink Link, Kellogg's Special K is attempting to break the Guinness world record for the world's largest bikini parade on 7 November 2009 at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg. The company will also donate money towards the group.
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Samsung cooks up R100 000 for charity

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:41:00 +0200

Samsung Consumer Electronics sponsored a five-course charity dinner, cooked by five international celebrity chefs, last week at the Palazzo Hotel, Monte Casino and raised R100 000 for two childrens' charities.
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Charity begins at home with Unilever, Team SA

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:51:00 +0200

On Wednesday 28 October 2009, 350 underprivileged children from the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF) Wings of Hope School were treated to an afternoon complete with lunch, a cupcake making lesson and a special talk on what it means to be a chef. It was given by members of the South African National Culinary Team (Team SA) as part of a charity drive initiated by Unilever Foodsolutions.
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Canderel jewellery offer benefits charity

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:55:00 +0200

From 15 November 2009, "Jenna Clifford and Canderel will make a limited number of the Dream Big Canderel pewter sachet cases and rose ring pendants (worth R800) available to consumers who purchase a tube of Canderel 200 Café Sticks as part of a goodwill campaign," says Sarah-Jane Truter from Jenna Clifford.
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Online photography auction for charity

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:53:00 +0200

A Moment in Time, an online photography charity auction for Missing Children SA is available from the Bell-Roberts Gallery in conjunction with Boss Models and Artist Management. Featuring works by some of South Africa's most talented fashion photographers, each work is an original ie 1/1 and signed by the artist. The auction closes on 30 October 2009.
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