Our Nursing School provides an opportunity for 18 individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to enter into the nursing profession and this is made possible by Mr. Hoffmeier and his family. We were honoured to receive a visit from Mr. Hoffmeier and his family and it was wonderful for the new students to meet the person responsible for opening the door to further their dreams of becoming a nurse. We sincerely appreciate the support we continue to receive from Mr. Hofmeier and his family.
Sibylla Tindale who lives in the United Kingdom stopped by for a visit during her vacation. Sibylla plans to lend a hand by sharing the good work taking place at St. Joseph’s Home with interested parties when she returns to the United Kingdom. 
Thank you Sibylla for your encouragement and support. If you are interested in knowing how you can help, please give us a call or drop us an e-mail.
The Pallotine Sisters receiving their card and award
St. Joseph’s Home held it’s big gala to commemorate 75 years of service to medically fragile children of South Africa cared for at the Home. We also honour the 75 years of unselfish service on the part of the Pallottine Missionary Sisters, you were also honoured with our Legacy of Healing Award. In addition, SPAR-Western Cape received the Corporate Legacy of Healing Award at the Gala. Our Keynote speaker was Helen Zille, the Premier of the Western Cape.
Musicians from the Athlone Academy of Music with Helen Zille
Corporate Sponsors receiving their award
Riaad Moosa - comedian
Talented singers entertaining our guests
We successful raised in excess of R140,000 to help the Home to “Mind the Gap”. The Gap being the difference between our limited government subsidy and our actual operating cost. We extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors, our guests, and to all the wonderful supporters who daily help us to give children a second chance at a healthy childhood. With all of you joining hands with us, we are able to make the impossible-possible!
To view more photos of the event, please view our website gallery.
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Students from St. Andrews School are visiting South Africa and we were happy to have them visit the Home, meet our little patients and learn a little bit more about South Africa and it’s people. Enjoy the adventure!
We were pleased to take J.D. Goodyear, Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University and Indira Kotval, MSW, MPH from the University of Maryland School of Social Work on a tour of the Home, as they explored possible Public Health and Social Work Internships in South Africa.
Sr. Fillies, Thea Patterson, Dr. Goodyear & Ms. Kotval
Students from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA (USA), enjoying a tour of the Home.
A special thank you to Leah, Arianna, Feifan, Anita, Mike, Taylor, Tayler and Kelsey for joining us from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign during two weeks of the Christmas Holiday. They spent their time with the children, and in so doing, made sure the kids had a great Christmas season. Thank you all and thank you to the University of Illinois, who also sent students in 2008 as well. Each of yo
u made a difference in the life of a child.
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