Major renovations at Elvira Rota Village began on Tuesday 18 August 2020. These renovations, which have been made possible by a generous grant from an overseas foundation, will start with the construction of a new 26 bed section. LITTLE EDEN CEO, Xelda Rohrbeck, said, “Some of the buildings at the Homes were erected almost 50 […]
We are delighted to have been chosen as the beneficiary of Mr Buthelezi’s generosity. Not only did he make a donation to LITTLE EDEN in honour of Mandela Day, he sent an email to his constituents letting everyone know why he chose to honor our organisation. This is what he wrote: Every year as we […]
With access to our Homes restricted to the public this year, celebrating Mandela Day 2020 was very different! At Elvira Rota Village, residents spent the day working on a “pay it forward” project making face masks, knitting scarves, and creating craft items. All these items will be donated to other local charities. It was a […]
2 June 2020 As the country moves into level 3, we continue to monitor the situation closely, and will adjust the precautionary measures in place according to the suitability of the vulnerable people in our care. Some measures will be adjusted while others are maintained on level 3: Visitors to the Homes The Homes remain […]
Your financial support and messages mean the world to us. Even though we are apart, we feel the warmth of your caring concern – and we are truly grateful. Thank you! Three weeks into Lockdown, I’m happy to report that everyone at LITTLE EDEN is safe. Residents are spending lots of time in the open […]
It was with great sadness that we learned of the passing of a long-time friend of LITTLE EDEN, Fr Joseph Leathem OMI. Fr Leathem was an instrumental member of our organisation. He played an important role in providing religious support to our Founders, Danny and Domitilla Hyams. Until he took ill, Fr Leathem celebrated Mass […]
Much needed major renovations to our Homes are due to begin in early April, and extend over the next 13 months. Our objective is to reconfigure and upgrade our facilities to meet the changing needs of the residents and the long-term sustainability of our organisation. LITTLE EDEN has been blessed with grant funding from an […]
Guests at the 3rd annual LITTLE EDEN CEO Wheelchair Campaign™ launch at Little Eden Society’s Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home in Edenvale today included Leon de Beer and the team from The South African Federation for Mental Health, Sandra Khumalo, our campaign #Ambassador, as well as Ntebo Peane and Peace Maseko from the North Gauteng […]
Remember Meshack and Shadreck, the twins who came to LITTLE EDEN just in time for Christmas? Friends like you rallied round to provide the much-needed financial donations for food, exercise therapy and customised wheelchair support to ensure their comfort and enhance their quality of life. Thank you for helping to make the twins’ first Christmas […]
