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The PATCH LOCAL STORIES calendar 2022

Last night was the launch of the PATCH LOCAL STORIES calendar 2022

It was held at SAGE and THYME Coffee Shop who were so generous providing the venue and delicious snacks for free to PATCH.

Their daily luncheon meals are delicious.

The calendar features over 20 art works by Stephen Quirke all of areas in the Helderberg Basin.

The PATCH calendar can be ordered from [email protected]

A4 are R150 and A3 R200

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PATCH SHOP LE PATCH PAYS IT FORWARD

LE PATCH -the shop on PATCH grounds is creating opportunities for local families.

Over the past year with COVID 19 negatively impacting many households and loss of jobs LE PATCH has become the source of creating new businesses.

Mary Sigauke 39, and her daughter Meme 18 from Zola in Strand have been coming to LE PATCH for 2 years. Mary says she got everything she needed for her twins at LE PATCH and she has started to sell on items to family and friends – she says that ROBIN who is a Social Worker and Manager of LE PATCH – messages her when stock has arrived and gives her great prices which allow for her to put a small mark up when she sells on.

Mary is teaching her daughter to do the same “ so she can make a better life “

Mary says Robin and LE PATCH have ensured she can feed her family.

Another LE PATCH shopper also from Zola is Tandiwe Maseve 38 who has been bulk shopping at LE PATCH for a year and selling on to residents in her area.

These and other ladies from local townships are supporting families by selling on items that are in high demand

– Clothes

– Shoes

– Bedding

– Curtains

– Kitchen utensils and crockery

Your donations are creating opportunities for others -THANK YOU

Help us Fight against Child Sexual Abuse

PATCH strives to HELP all child survivors of sexual abuse find HOPE and HEALING. PATCH provides a holistic set of services to the survivors of child sexual abuse. The response include assessment, therapeutic interventions, court preparation, and a 24-hour crisis line. All services are provided by a skilled team of registered Social Workers and Social Auxiliary workers.

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Get Help Now

You are not alone. Please call our 24 Hour Helpline 021 852 6110 — one of our experienced crisis workers is waiting to assist.

Follow These Steps →

1. Child Assessments

All children referred to PATCH for suspected child sexual abuse is assessed. The first step for is a socio-emotional assessment. If within 72-hours of an incident, a medico-legal assessment is carried out.

2. Therapeutic Services

A range of professional therapeutic services for child survivors are offered by qualified social workers and psychological counsellors based at our centres throughout the Helderberg basin.

3. Court Preparation

Appearing in a criminal court is a very frightening experience for an adult, even more so for a young child. PATCH provides court preparation and support services to all child survivors, their families for cases that are being prosecuted in a sexual offences or magistrate court. Preparatory sessions are also facilitated for witnesses.

4. 24 Hour Helpline

PATCH Helderberg operates a 24 hour crisis service to child survivors of sexual abuse. The service is operated by dedicated voluntary crisis workers.

Our Impact

1 in 3 Children have experienced some form of sexual abuse in SA

A South African Context

90% of abused children know their abuser

New Cases

Ongoing Cases

Children & Parents Reached

PATCH Prevention and Awareness programmes are used to educate the youth and parents of the Helderberg.

Parents are helped to understand the effects of sexual abuse on a child and different ways of dealing with the resulting trauma. Parents are encouraged to report abuse and support their children through the lengthy process following an incident of sexual abuse.

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Wishlist

Would you prefer to provide items used in our services? Have a look at our wish list, purchase the items that you would like to donate, and simply contact us to arrange delivery or collection.

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Coffee Trailer

Hire the PATCH Helderberg Coffee Trailer for your event or festival! Our coffee trailer delivers heart warming Terbodore Coffee and delectable waffles to your event.

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Second Hand Store

Come and discover the hidden Le Patch treasures at the PATCH Head Office in Somerset West. All proceeds go to supporting the services offered to child survivors and their families.

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Donate

As a non-profit organisation, the essential services offered by PATCH Helderberg, are only possible through YOUR generosity!

Get in Touch!

Are you interested in learning more about PATCH Helderberg and our work?

Please send us a message using the contact form here and we will be in touch.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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