Helping Those News Today

By Dave Perry, chair US Sailing Appeals Committee A common situation is that a boat has capsized in a race, at least one of the crew is in the water, and

The NAA honored organizations and individuals for their volunteerism and charity in aviation with its 2023 Public Benefit Flying Awards.

Shamrock Pies was founded by an Irish confectioner by the name of Tom Ryan in 1973. Through his attention to detail he perfected the “Shamrock Pie” known and loved by many today. From a humble beginning in Vincent Park Centre, the business was relocated to Fort Jackson and was purchased by Italian businesswoman Grazia Linden and her husband Tony in June 2000.

The Breath of Life house is teeming with curious toddlers as its staff members, each with at least one baby on a hip, keep a watchful eye on the tiny bodies roaming the home’s green gardens.

Tubs Lingham, 34, from Gonubie, understands what it means to be destitute, alone and hungry. “Sometimes, it’s eat or die,” he said. But from a place of loss blossomed a true fire-starting hero, whose commitment to feeding underprivileged children placed him as one of the 2022 Daily Dispatch and Johnson & Johnson Local Hero winners.

Seventeen businesses have come together as sponsors for the “Support a Child” initiative for Helping Those in Need, an NPO that feeds thousands of children and houses 25 victims of neglect and abuse. The campaign was started by Pot O’Curry owner Tubs Lingham, who said he was overwhelmed by the positive response of the East London community.

Matthew Rosato (MBA '12) aims to help millions living with osteoarthritis and mobility challenges through his health tech startup.

Though some people might not care if a non-profit organisation doesn’t make it, or if the hungry get fed, in this economy rising food prices are a struggle for most families.

Thousands of hungry children being cared for by an East London couple will be returning to uncertainty and hardship as funds for the non-profit Helping Those in Need (HTIN) run dry. Hormonal cancer sufferer and founder Marion Peake said their Palm Villa farm, Kwelera-based food drive and caring network for 2,200 children living with 60 families, including homes for 22 foster daughters who were victims of sexual assault has come to a temporary halt.

An orientation week is intended to introduce new pupils to their school, but at Hudson Park High the newcomers are encouraged to look beyond the school grounds and help bring about positive change.