House of Mercy survives liquidation as DSD approves grant
House of Mercy strives to provide top-quality rehabilitation services to the poorest and most vulnerable members of communities.
House of Mercy recently held its 30th AGM in the boardroom of St Francis Care Centre, where the organisation’s state of affairs was discussed.
During the meeting, it was revealed that the organisation was on the verge of being liquidated.
House of Mercy had during the last financial year accumulated losses of over R1 290 000 and the organisation’s total liabilities exceeded its assets.
The grant from the Department of Social Development (DSD), however, came to the centre’s rescue.
The organisation recently secured an increase in subsidy from the DSD for the 2019/2020 financial year, amounting to R1.1-million.
The grant will be received in four quarterly amounts of R818 100, and to supplement this grant, the organisation plans to intensify fund-raising and get more donations from sponsors.
Apart from all the aforementioned challenges, the chairperson, Belekazi Mbelle, thanked management, DSD, Order of Friars of Minor, donors, staff and Nwanda Incorporated for their support and efforts made to ensure the centre remains fully operational and afloat.
Activities:
- During the last financial year, the centre admitted 239 patients.
- Of the 239, 197 were drug addicts and 42 were alcoholics.
- As part of the treatment, patients received continuous counselling, educational and relaxation sessions, music therapy, aftercare services and others.
“The main objective of House of Mercy is to restore a sense of hope and self-esteem to those who are struggling with substance and/or behavioural addiction,” said Mbelle.
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