Alberton Record
Alberton Service Centre without hot water for almost a month
The Alberton Service Centre and NPO, a cornerstone of the community for over 40 years, is facing a crisis.
Three boilers burst on August 20, leaving the centre without hot water for over three weeks, affecting half of the building, including four bathrooms and the kitchen.
To fix each boiler costs R5 000, amounting to R15 000 for all three, and the centre has no funds available for repairs.
This setback has severely impacted the daily lives of the NPO’s 10 residents, most of whom are Sassa recipients. Despite their best efforts, the centre’s management is struggling to find a solution.
Established in 1980, the centre has dedicated itself to supporting elderly individuals in maintaining independent living, preventing isolation, and promoting physical and mental well-being.
It has been a haven for low-income seniors, providing nutritious meals, enrichment programmes, and a sense of community.
The centre’s ongoing kitchen renovations require additional funding, compounding the challenges it faces. Therefore, it is reaching out to the community for assistance, hoping to find connections, recommendations, or guidance.
As the Alberton Service Centre strives to overcome this obstacle, its legacy of care and compassion hangs in the balance.
The residents, staff, and management are relying on the community’s support to ensure the centre can continue its life-changing work.
To donate or offer assistance, please contact Telana de Winnaar on 083 609 3555 or 011 869 0967.
