What could be more satisfying than seeing some down trodden person we know "Walking Tall" again, without anyone knowing how they got back on their feet?
This our my vision...
We are a new organization who’s aim it is to allow those individuals whom we help to restore their dignity once more. It is for this reason, we have decided not to use the words, “foundation or trust” as the connotation is charity.
We have decided to start a dignity re-habilitation organization. As you know I like giving and I am currently supporting a number families. I would like to increase it to 20 families a month.
I realize I can't do this on my own and the success of this organization will only be through the help and generosity of others. I have been charitable and enjoyed giving from the day I made my first buck. For those of you who are wondering why the sudden need / want to start an organization like this, it is not new to me. It is something I have wanted to do for the past few years. What has triggered it off has been my health. As most of you know I have been sick for nearly a year now, I have CFIDS (Chronic fatigue immune disorder syndrome) while this sickness is totally debilitating it has made me see how lucky I am compared to other people suffering from it. In the morning it takes me 1 – 1.5 hours just to get the energy to get out of bed and I am only able to work a few hours a day. If I was not in the fortunate position I am in, did not own my own business and did not have an amazing wife and family I would have lost my job 6 months ago and landed up like most other people with CFIDS who loose their jobs and homes and all else as they are not able to work.
Having said that, this organization is not aimed at sick people but rather those who are down and out and need a second chance, our goal is dignity re-habilitation.
First and foremost we will be able to give immediate relief to the situation, Food parcels for those that need. Help with rent, clothes, education etc. There after we will look to make these families self sufficient. Seeing there are so many people we would like to help, each case will be individually assessed and a realistic time period of help will be given before we move onto the next case.
There is no discrimination in who we chose to help. "Walk Tall" is a section 21 company and DOES NOT have any overheads. The use of all personnel, offices, telephones, faxes etc. is donated. Every cent will be accounted for and all donations will go to the needy
Our goals are to identify
Families in need
Rehabiliate them and get them on track
Donate to animal charities
Disaster fund raising
My Mom Janine Lieberthal will be heading up the foundation, she has spent the last 15 years involved in charity work. She has been very involved with the O’Conner foundation as well as Alexandra Disability Movement.
I have sent you this email asking if you would be prepared to pledge a small monthly amount to help us reach our goals.
Please indicate if you are prepared to help and would be prepared to sign a debit order. Any person collecting for us does so as their contribution and all proceeds go to worthy causes. As little as R50 a month will help us make a huge difference please mail me on Jayson@printxpress.co.za or contact Janine on +27 74 104 0602
Jayson Lieberthal
Monday, February 2, 2009
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