Tracy Harris Properties turns one; celebrates to support Powa
In celebration of Tracy Harris Properties’ first birthday, the company organised a fundraising event for People Opposing Women Abuse (Powa), on Saturday, April 22.
Dressed in lime green clothes, people of Boksburg came out in large numbers to offer their support to the great initiative.
The Picnic for Powa took place at the park next to the Tracy Harris Properties’ offices in Impala Park.
As guests danced the afternoon away, some of the festivities of the day included decorating a cupcake, face painting and fun activities for the little ones.
Local small businesses also set up stalls to sell their products and services on the day.
A total of R5 000 was raised, which will go to Powa.
Tracy Harris said the event was a success and thanked everyone who came out to support them.
“Powa is very close to our heart, so there was no better way to celebrate our birthday than by recognising the good work they do in our communities. Being an estate agency which sells residential homes, we wanted to choose a charity that is close to home.
“As women abuse occurs in homes, we wanted to support Powa,” Harris said.
Faith Mokotong from Powa said: “We appreciate what Tracy Harris Properties is doing for us as an organisation. We depend on donations, so the proceeds raised will help us to support those in need.”
During the picnic, guests were given a birthday present and hamper if they wore anything matching the company’s signature lime green colour.
Zack Daniels and Wilma Dee entertained the crowed with their music.
q Powa describes itself as a ‘feminist, women’s rights organisation that provides both services, and engages in advocacy in order to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life’.
Powa’s uniqueness as an organisation is in providing both services to survivors and engaging in advocacy using a feminist and intersectional analysis.
As one of its core front-line services, Powa provides shelter services for clients (and their children where relevant) who have been the victims of GBV.
These services are located in the East and West Rand, and a ‘second stage’ house is located in Berea.
Powa also provides several forms of counselling to clients (including shelter clients), such as face-to-face counselling, support groups (facilitated by a social worker) and telephonic counselling and referrals.
