Able Stitch's winter warmth campaign - a look at our milestones

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Able Stitch - Winter Initiative

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What started as a simple, heartfelt idea from my four-year-old, Emily, blossomed into a powerful community effort. While we aimed for 1000, we're immensely proud to announce that, with your incredible support, we've warmed 472 vulnerable children! Every single one of those hoodies is a testament to what happens when compassion meets action. Thank you for being a part of this profound impact.

472 children warmed this winter

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We delivered to these orphanages:

• Princess Alice Adoption Home

• Abraham Kriel Bambanani

• Johannesburg Children's Home

• Othandweni Family Care Centre

• Elton John Masibambisane Centre

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Thank you to the efforts of all the orphanages for your hard work in the background, gathering children's names, sizes and stories for our hoodies and donor certificates.

But we couldn't have done any of this without our wonderful sponsors!

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With only two weeks left until the launch of our campaign, Brother SA donated 6 sewing machines and 2 overlockers to our cause. The Aan-die-Berg Gemeente in Northcliff generously allowed us to use their premises for the first month of our initiative, and Rosebank Sunday Market provided us with a stall to connect directly to donors. Their help will always be appreciated! Bev's Burgers, Pick n Pay Northcliff Square and Impala Fruit & Veg didn't think twice before donating to our cause

We got A LOT of newspaper attention

Rosebank-Killarney Gazette
Northcliff Melville Times
Soweto Urban 1
Soweto Urban 2

Artisans trained

• 10 people trained in sewing and received a basic sewing skills certificate

• 7 people received sales training and practical experience in sales

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Market Magic: Grassroots Giving in Action

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Our Sunday market stalls at Rosebank Sunday Market became the heart of our fundraising. The direct, personal interaction at the markets was magic! People opened their hearts, donating small amounts – R10, R50, even R100 – directly to the initiative. Your willingness to give, often just a few rand at a time, kept our sewing machines running and our hope alive

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Inspired by the success and learnings of the hoodie initiative, we're thrilled to announce our next big campaign for Christmas: "Fill a Stocking - Meet a Need". We'll be making beautiful Christmas stockings from our off-cuts and donated materials, available for purchase. You can then fill it for a specific child from an orphanage (with their name and a critical need!), for a child in hospital, or for a disadvantaged person of your choice.



We'll also be partnering with churches to extend our reach. This Christmas, let's create a tradition of personal, heartfelt giving. Keep an eye on our social media for our catchy teaser and more details! We can't wait to share this new journey of hope and warmth with you.



We are excited to announce that we have a new partner that has pledged to take up to 12 trainees and provide them employment in their sewing/manufacturing company. This will expose them to working on various industrial sewing machines. More info soon!

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Banking Details


Bank Name: Standard Bank
Name of Account Holder: ABLE STITCH

Reference: Stockings
Account Number: 10250243707
Branch: JOHANNESBURG
Branch Code: 000205 (for non-electronic payments)
Branch Code (Electronic Payments): 051001
SWIFT Address: SBZA ZA JJ


Contact Us
Able Stitch NPC
2025/410737/08
Address: 34 Milner Ave, Franklin Roosevelt Park 2195
Contact us at stitch@ablespot.co.za
+27 84 616 6330