Have you heard about the Volunteer Youth Corps. Inc. (VYC)? Located at Lot E Luckhoo Street, Durban Backlands, the VYC has been in existence for about 17 years is run by Ms. Goldie Scott. It is a Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization that has dedicated years to improving the lives of children and youth by providing quality holistic health, social and economic support in the community.
Ms. Scott and her volunteers work daily with more than 80 at-risk youth with behavioural problems and encourage them to stay in school to reach their full potential. The youth not only receive capacity building from VYC, but academic support to improve in mathematics and science at schools.
The organization also supports children that need medical treatment overseas and childrenunder6 years old every Saturday at the local orphanage.
Every Christmas, the VYC hosts a concert and Gift Giving Ceremony where they work to bring a toy to each child in and around the community. This year is no exception. With a target of 500 youth from South East Georgetown, including: Sophia, Tucville, South Ruimveldt, Lodge, and East La Penitence.
At the concert, the children will be performing carols, dances, poems and drama pieces along with a few special artistes.
The VYC have already received commitment in the form of food and costumes from families in the communities in support.
In order to make this happen, the VYC humbly asks you to donate an unwrapped toy to help make this holiday a joyful one for these children. The deadline for donations is Saturday, November 30, 2013.The event will be held on Saturday, December 21st, 2013at the Lodge Community Ground (adjacent to VYC centre).
The VYC and I encourage everyone to please help ensure all of the children in their community have a special holiday this season. Donations are collected daily and we welcome toys for children between the ages of 6-16.
For more information on how you can assist, please contact Ms. Goldie Scott at goldiescottvyc@gmail.com or call 227-1011.
Kind Regards,
Subrina Mohamed-Puran