From a feeding scheme to a community centre
Twenty two years of work in Kleinskool, in four chapters.
Humble Beginnings
In 2003 a partnership was established between Summerstrand United Church and the Kleinskool community. Kleinskool is located in a very poor area of Bethelsdorp, just off the Old Uitenhage Road, in Port Elizabeth.
Initially a Children’s Feeding Scheme was established, operating from the RDP home of Ruth Mcinga (Stompie).
From her yard and in the street approximately 150 children
were fed 4 days a week.
A dream fulfilled
In 2015, the Trust was enabled through our SUC community to purchase land in Kleinskool. Initially, a 12m Container was obtained and converted into a kitchen and store. Funds raised by Grey College paid for fencing, a concrete slab and roof. McDonald’s funded a rainwater tank (JoJo)
Today we have a thriving community center from which various outreach activities to the community are launched. Over time, the facility has been developed into a functional unit and the dream continues…
KIDS4JOY PRESCHOOL
In 2018, we opened Kids4Joy Pre-School as a project of the Kleinskool Trust. The pre-school accommodates 30 x children between 3 and 5 years of age.
An additional classroom was added for the 4 to 5-year-old group.
KLEINSKOOL Youth Soccer against Crime
The community identified an urgent need for a sport facility for primarily the younger school children on Saturdays. The area is gangster ridden and their activities draw in the young boys in the area. We are in negotiations with 5Xteam managers in an endeavour to help with soccer
equipment, i.e.
- Team colour Bibs
- Various size boots and socks
- Soccer balls and other equipment.
The Trust has made the Field and storage facilities for equipment per team available and is committed to seeking assistance and provision for this new venture.
We trust God’s Way in all we do and seek His wisdom to show children His will in the development of their abilities and talent.