Deo Gratia Children's Home

07/06/2025

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📣 We’re Live on Social Media! 💛💙❤️

We're excited to announce the launch of our official Vaal Youth Homes pages — a shared home for Trentico, Deo Gratia, and Villa Lubet 🌟

Follow our journey as we uplift, nurture, and empower the children and youth in the Vaal Triangle. Get a glimpse into the heart of our homes, our stories, and the hope we’re building together.

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Your support helps us spread awareness, build community, and make a difference — one child at a time. 💫

20/05/2025

// Gauteng CYCC Subsidy Delays

🛑 Subsidies Delayed, But Compassion Steps In

All AFM Welfare’s Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCCs) in Gauteng are still waiting for critical government subsidies. Although Service Level Agreements (SLAs) were signed with the Department of Social Development for most of the CYCCs, the funding - expected in early April - has not yet been received.

This delay places a severe financial burden on us as AFM Welfare Head Office and also on our CYCCs, impacting our ability to consistently provide for the children in our care.

🙏 Yet, in the face of this challenge, we are seeing the Body of Christ at work.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the anchor assemblies and faithful donors who are standing in the gap - buying prepaid electricity, groceries, fuel, and other necessities to keep things running.

Your support is not just practical — it’s life-giving. 💛 We continue to trust God for provision and breakthrough and invite more partners to walk alongside us in this time.

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15/05/2025

Good day Deo Gratia. Please support this event. The food of the day, the canned food and some of the proceeds are towards the three uMephi houses including Deo Gratia.

28/03/2025

The Autumn school holidays have begun, and we’re hosting 22 children (ages 4–17) across three houses. We need help creating a fun holiday program with activities like nature walks, jumping parks, picnics, golf, or horse riding. Donations (funds, food, or supplies for themed meals/crafts) and volunteers are welcome. Tax certificates available. Contact Elsabe Louw at 083 635 0414.

09/12/2024

We are incredibly proud to showcase the exceptional talent of a 16-year-old artist who currently lives in house Deo Gratia in Meyerton! His passion for drawing shines through in every piece he creates, and his dedication to improving his craft is truly inspiring.

To support his artistic journey, we are reaching out for donations of art supplies, specifically charcoal pencils (both black and white), charcoal dust (black and white), drawing books (A2), as well as an electric sharpener, electric eraser, and blending stumps. Your generosity will help him continue to develop his skills and pursue his artistic dreams.

Please leave a comment below to encourage and motivate this young artist. And don’t forget to share this post – together, we can help nurture his talent and celebrate his amazing potential. We are so proud of the effort and passion he puts into his art!

21/11/2024

Goeie naand almal. Die afloshuismamma het haar wenslysie vir haar dienstyd - Desember-Januarie (insluitend Kersfees en Nuwe Jaar) vir my deurgegee. Enige bydrae sal baie waardeer word.

Wenslysie:
*Art en craft*
50 Gekleurde papier
50 Wit A4
4x bottels gom
100 roomys stukkies
Verf rooi blou geel groen

*Kos*
Hoender fillette 2kg
Uie 3 kg
Kaas 900gm
Wors 2kg
Tamaties 5kg
Kool koppe 2
4x green gage jellie
5x strawberry jellie
3kg mayonnaise
Pampoen dit kan gevries wees
Custard poeier
Melk 4 liter
Gemmer pakkie
5kg Koekmeel
2kg bak margerien wooden spoon/ stork
Bakpoeier
Koeksoda
Sout
2x2kg polonie
Peanutbutter
Appelkoos konfyt
Aartapels 10kg
Komkommer 4
Blaarslaai 4

Kontak Elsabe Louw by 0836350414 vir enige navrae. 'n belastingsertifikaat kan voorsien word.

04/11/2024

14/10/2024

Good afternoon everyone. Deo Gratia's account lies low. We are still waiting for subsidies. We would be happy for any contribution regarding the following:
* Apples
* 15 loaves
* 1 bag of onions
* potatoes
* bananas
* tomatoes
* Oats 3 boxes
* sugar
* soup powder
* salt
* 1x 6 l box of milk
Remember we can issue a tax certificate. You can do an EFT or if you buy groceries we will need the slip and a date stamped photo when you drop off. If you want to do a checkers 60/60 delivery, we need the confirmation of Checkers with your name and the amount and then the house parents will take a date stamped photo. Please contact me on 0836350414 if you require any additional information. Kind regards Elsabe Louw

26/08/2024

Wishlist for Self-Sustainability at DEO GRATIA

Hello, wonderful community!

At DEO GRATIA, we’re striving to become more self-sustainable to better serve our children and enhance our operations. To achieve this goal, we have a few key items on our Wishlist:

Solar Panels – To harness renewable energy and reduce our reliance on external power sources.

Jojo Tanks – For efficient water storage and conservation.

Fixing of Borehole – To ensure a reliable water supply.

Assistance with Vegetable Gardens – To grow our own produce, meet our needs, and create opportunities to earn money.

Your support can make a huge difference in helping us achieve these goals and improve our sustainability. If you can assist with any of these needs or contribute in other ways, please contact us directly or visit DEO GRATIA.

Elsabe Louw : +27 83 635 0414

Thank you for your continued support and generosity! Together, we can create a more self-sufficient and thriving community.

23/08/2024

Wish List Alert: Jungle Gym for DEO GRATIA!

Hello, amazing community!

We have an exciting wish at DEO GRATIA! Our children would love to have a jungle gym to play on, providing them with a fun and engaging outdoor activity space. This addition would bring so much joy and promote healthy, active play.

Jungle Gym Needed!

We are seeking donations of a jungle gym or contributions towards purchasing one. Your support will help us create a vibrant and playful environment for our children to enjoy.

If you can assist in any way, please contact us directly or bring your donations to DEO GRATIA.

Elsabe Louw : +27 83 635 0414

Thank you for your incredible generosity and kindness! Together, we can make dreams come true.

21/08/2024

Maintenance Alert: Shade Netting Needed!

Hello, wonderful community!

DEO GRATIA is in need of shade netting for the canopy areas in front of our garage and main entrance. This will provide much-needed protection from the sun and create a cooler, more comfortable space for our children and visitors.

Shade Netting for Canopy Areas Needed!

We are seeking donations of shade netting or contributions towards purchasing it. Your support will help us enhance these outdoor spaces and improve the overall comfort and functionality of our facilities.

If you can assist in any way, please contact us directly or bring your donations to DEO GRATIA.

Elsabe Louw : +27 83 635 0414

Thank you for your continued support and generosity! Together, we can make a big difference.