The R in c.a.r.e.
At CK we talk about c.a.r.e. to describe our range of services. The R = referral pathways to specialised services. We have an intentional ‘Connect’ program where we network with services before they are needed – so at the time of need, we can respond quickly.
Motlatso (our Area Manager in Mamelodi) shared this story of how we can link learners to services.
“At our primary school one of the learner’s home was burnt down and the family lost everything but luckily no one was hurt or injured as they were not home during the time of the incident.
As a CK office we had to step in and see what we could do to assist the family. As we had previously connected with different organisations, we reached out for help and asked for any assistance that they may have for the family.
Then one of the organisations we reached out to came to our aid and helped the family with food parcels, toiletries, pillows and blankets.
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The organisation also came with loaves of bread which they got from their sponsors to give to the community for showing kindness and Ubuntu to the family, as the members of the community are the ones who assisted in putting out the fire and who rebuilt the shack for the family.
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The family and members of the community were thankful to Community Keepers and our partner organisation for the help and assistance that the family was given.”
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Together we can do so much.
