Journey of Hope - Baby Home

19/08/2026

OUR CUPBOARDS ARE LOOKING A LITTLE TOO BARE !

Our little ones are growing, eating and drinking, and we are in desperate need of a stock-up ! 🛒🍼

We are currently needing:
🥨 Toddler snacks
🧃 Juices
🍼 Lactogen 2 formula

Every tin, box, packet or bottle makes a difference and helps keep our little tummies happy and our cupboards stocked. 💕

If you are able to donate, please reach out to us or drop off any of the much-needed items. Every contribution, big or small, means the world to our babies. 🥹💛

BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Journey of Hope Baby Home
NEDBANK
Bluff Branch - 198765
Account number 1283977001
Current account
REF: stock up

DELIVERIES TO:
60 Emberton Road , Bluff , Ocean View , 4052

Zapper :

https://zapper.com/url/YuGA_9xO4C

Please help us fill those cupboards again! 🙏🏼

14/08/2026

We Planned for Two Babies. Life Had Other Plans.

When my husband and I first spoke about opening our home, we had a plan. We would take in two babies. Just two. It felt manageable, sensible... safe.

My husband still reminds me that I confidently said, “It’ll only be two.”

Then the phone rang.

A social worker asked if we could help. It was an emergency. We looked at each other, took a deep breath, and said yes.

Not long after, the phone rang again.

Another baby needed somewhere safe to go. Again, we said yes.

Then another call. And another.

Some came late at night. Some came with heartbreaking stories. Some were tiny newborns with nowhere else to go. Every time we thought, “Surely this is the last one,” another little life needed a place to land.

Somehow, without ever really planning it, two became three. Three became five. Five became eight.

Today, Journey of Hope Baby Home is home to far more little ones than we ever imagined.

People sometimes ask us how we ended up here.

The truth is, we didn’t wake up one morning and decide to build a baby home. We simply kept answering the phone.

It hasn’t always been easy. There have been sleepless nights, impossible decisions, tears, laughter, and moments where we’ve wondered how we’d make it through another day.

But every child who has come through our doors has reminded us why we kept saying yes.

Looking back, I’m so grateful life didn’t stick to our plan.

Because sometimes the most beautiful things happen when your carefully made plans are interrupted by someone who simply needs you.

💛 Follow for more of our journey.

📍Link in bio to donate and help us continue saying “yes” to the next child who needs a safe place to call home.

14/08/2026

✨🎩 FASHION WEEK IN WONDERLAND! 🫖♥️

Step down the rabbit hole and join us for a morning of fashion, food, music, fun & a little bit of madness!🐇🎩✨

🌹 Dress to impress — there are PRIZES for the best dressed!
🎶 Live music by the talented Don Seagreen
👗 Award-winning fashion designer Karen Monk-Klijnstra
☕ Delicious treats & a magical morning of fun
❤️ And, most importantly, helping support the precious babies at Journey of Hope Baby Home.

📅 Saturday, 3 October
⏰ 10am–12:30pm
📍 St Barnabas Church, 936 Bluff Road, Bluff
🎟️ R280 per person

🎟️ Tickets are limited — don’t be late for this very important date!🐇⏰

📞 Caileen: 082 298 0369
📞 Riana: 082 714 2224

Come dressed as your most fabulous Wonderland self and let your imagination run wild! #👑🫖♥️

DurbanEvents BestDressed Wonderland HighTea Fundraiser FashionAndFun SupportOurBabies

11/08/2026

“Share this with one person. That’s all I’m asking. One person.”

Donate now :

zapper.com/url/YuGA_9xO4C

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Banking Details
Journey of Hope Baby Home
Nedbank – Bluff Branch
Branch Code: 198765
Account Number: 1283977001
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ

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10/08/2026

We Planned for Two Babies. Life Had Other Plans.

When my husband and I first spoke about opening our home, we had a plan. We would take in two babies. Just two. It felt manageable, sensible... safe.

My husband still reminds me that I confidently said, “It’ll only be two.”

Then the phone rang.

A social worker asked if we could help. It was an emergency. We looked at each other, took a deep breath, and said yes.

Not long after, the phone rang again.

Another baby needed somewhere safe to go. Again, we said yes.

Then another call. And another.

Some came late at night. Some came with heartbreaking stories. Some were tiny newborns with nowhere else to go. Every time we thought, “Surely this is the last one,” another little life needed a place to land.

Somehow, without ever really planning it, two became three. Three became five. Five became eight.

Today, Journey of Hope Baby Home is home to far more little ones than we ever imagined.

People sometimes ask us how we ended up here.

The truth is, we didn’t wake up one morning and decide to build a baby home. We simply kept answering the phone.

It hasn’t always been easy. There have been sleepless nights, impossible decisions, tears, laughter, and moments where we’ve wondered how we’d make it through another day.

But every child who has come through our doors has reminded us why we kept saying yes.

Looking back, I’m so grateful life didn’t stick to our plan.

Because sometimes the most beautiful things happen when your carefully made plans are interrupted by someone who simply needs you.

💛 Follow for more of our journey.

📍Link in bio to donate and help us continue saying “yes” to the next child who needs a safe place to call home.

05/08/2026

21/07/2026

✨ Mandela Day 2026 ✨

Mandela Day is a reminder that even the smallest act of kindness has the power to change a life. Today, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for every person and organisation who chose to spend their 67 minutes making a difference at Journey of Hope Baby Home. ❤️

A huge thank you to GlueDevil, DSES, Grit & Grace Fitness, Jackpersad & Partners Inc. Joint Medical Holdings ,Beaver Plumbers and every single individual who donated, volunteered, visited, repaired, cleaned, painted, played with our little ones, spoiled our staff and gave so generously.

From food, nappies, wet wipes, gifts and party packs, to fixing leaks, spending precious time with our babies, and reminding our team that they are appreciated you have each left a lasting impact on our home.

Your generosity is more than just a donation or a good deed. It is hope. It is love. It is a reminder that our babies are surrounded by a community that truly cares.

Thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission and helping us create brighter futures for our little ones. We couldn't do this without you. 💙