To all our wonderful staff, friends and families across the world,
In light of the Corona virus we would like to keep you abreast of events in South Africa . As of this
morning there are 116 confirmed cases in South Africa. All these cases are linked to returning
overseas
Dearest friends
I hope you are in a good space! I appreciate that you have continued to follow our journey throughout this challenging time. Your heart for the babies and the important work that happens here through the hands of our remarkable care team has made a real difference in
What arrangements are in place for Thea and the other 2 families?
Many people have expressed concerns that the move feels like we may be “letting Thea and her kids down.” In this case we are happy
Dear friends
It’s been 6 months since you all so passionately rallied to support us in the face of what seemed like the imminent threat to our beloved TLC. Thankfully and with your help, we were able to weather the storm and use this
Dearly beloved TLC friends and family, all across the world,
Thank you for all your letters of encouragement. We are so appreciative that all of you are standing in the gap with us. Knowing the perilous danger we are facing, yet believing alongside us, that all will be well in
TLC was led with the amazing vision and commitment of Thea Jarvis for many years after which her daughter, Pippa took over the management reigns to continue Thea’s wonderful work. With all the incumbent pressures of funding the organisation and setting new sustainability strategies, some difficulties have recently been experienced
As many who have been to TLC in the past few years can attest, the carpeting on the stairs in our main building were in a sorry state!
In September, with the amazing sponsorship of Studio 2000 Interiors, their suppliers Carpet Brokers and the installer Joe, the stairs had an amazing
A lot has happened since we sent the newsletter last week, with notice of our pending closure. We are sure you are anxious about the fate of TLC Children’s Home, as we are. Here is an update of what has happened since then.
After our initial announcement, there was an
Following an outpouring of support and shared distress from TLC’s supporters, TLC’s management team has outlined the certain mandatory requirements to even consider keeping the child and youth care centre of TLC operational.
To even open the conversation of the child and youth care centre remaining operational, we need to pay off our debts of roughly R1 million, and secure committed, reliable funding of R350,000 a month (which equates to 3,500 adopted cots).