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WINTER | 2014
RCI.co.za
CHRISTEL HOUSE
MAKING A
DIFFERENCE
RCI
®
’s charity of choice is Christel House – a school
whose aim is to break the cycle of poverty by realising
the hopes and dreams of its students, guiding them to
become self-sufficient, contributing members of their
societies.
Education is a major component of the
Christel House programme, but it also provides:
•
Health and wellness programs
•
Life skill and character development
•
Work-study and job-placement opportunities
•
Parent and community outreach
Christel House is named after its founder, Christel
DeHaan, who is also the co-founder of RCI
®
. I
t serves
over 3,300 impoverished students, their families and
communities
. Since 1998, it has helped its students
to become responsible citizens and caring parents,
affording them opportunities to fulfil their personal
goals by providing education, nutritious meals, regular
health care and so much more.
100% OF DONATIONS GO
TO THE CHILDREN!
Most charities use a percentage of their donations
to fund their administrative overheads. In the
case of Christel House, Christel DeHaan covers all
administrative and fundraising expenses, in order to
ensure that 100% of donations received will directly
benefit the children of Christel House.
