More Quarters Neighbourhood Hotel
Project
The More Quarters Apartment Hotel supports Injongo Creche, situated in the township of Mfuleni just outside Cape Town. Injongo was started by Mavis Ngcongolo who opened the doors of her tiny shack on a plot of about 90 square meters.
Although many parents can’t afford the school fees, Mavis manages to create a loving environment, support, protect, and provide daily meals for about 70 young and vulnerable children.
Injongo Creche is being supported by a Cape Town NGO called Matchbox who are involved in the up-liftment of township crèche and nursery facilities.
Needs
General School Supplies:
Chalk, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Erasers, Glue Sticks, Handheld Pencil Sharpeners, Notebooks, Pens, and Rulers
Text/Reading Books:
(English and Xhosa) Age Appropriate Story Books
Art Supplies:
Craft Scissors and Watercolor Brushes and Paints
Music Instruments:
Drums, Flutes, and Xylophones
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Frisbees, Jump Ropes, Netball/Basketballs, Soccer Balls, and Tennis Balls
First Aid/Health:
Band-Aids and Plastic Gloves
Clothing/Shoes:
New or Gently Used Children’s Clothing and Shoes
Linens:
Towels and Blankets
Health/Personal Grooming:
Bars of Soap, Combs, Shampoo, Multivitamin Tablets, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, and Washing Powder
Initiatives Supported
Listed on this page are the specific needs requested by the community project(s) so you can choose exactly what to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you take them. If you prefer, you may reach out directly to them to inquire about items which may be available for purchase locally. Arranging visits to community projects is beyond the scope of our mission. If you wish to visit a project, contact the participant and they can let you know what is possible.
Candy and balloons are not on the needs list as they are harmful for the children and the environment for the following reasons:
• Few of the children benefiting from these projects have access to toothpaste, toothbrushes, or a dentist. The candy promotes cavities.
• The balloons once they become deflated are a choking hazard for local wildlife.
Instead of taking candy or balloons, use that space for additional requested supplies, as they are priceless.
