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The Lions Love Box project was started in 2006 after a needs analysis was performed in the community.

The need was for a box that could be given to:

• Compromised
• Traumatized
• Neglected
• Vulnerable children
• Who usually end up in orphanages, at Child Line or at the CPU at the SAPS.

The box literally started in the form of an empty shoebox with 5 basic items in it (a soft toy, a toothbrush, toothpaste, face cloth and a bar of soap). Later on the following items were added as the funds and donations became available:

• Underwear (because these are usually taken for forensic evidence).
• Sweeties
• Comb or brush
• Personal things for the girls.
• Toys
• Instant Porridge (like oats so easy)
• Cup (usually fomo cup)
• Spoon
• Toys
• Coulouring Book
• Colour pens
• Note Book for the bigger kids.
• Sugar for the porridge.
• Bible

We now have a more durable plastic box.

We and the Trauma counselors make use of these boxes in the therapy, and the first step to a new life.

The link is unfortunately and Afrikaans one that was published in the National Beeld Newspaper.

Please follow this link

http://www.beeld.com/Suid-Afrika/Nuus/Talle-kinders-kry-1ste-tandeborsel-ooit-in-die-Liefdeshouers-20100725

To answer you, we are in need of the items to pack the love boxes, or if you can manage it better a financial contribution. The cost to a love Box is R150 – R200 per box. We pack about 100 per month.

Contact Details:

Contact Number:
0829078599

Cell Number:
0829078599

Contact Person:
Phillip van Dyk

Website:
www.potchlions.co.za

E-mail:
vandykpj@telkomsa.net

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