WHAT YOU CAN DO – Marsh Memorial

WHAT YOU CAN DO

Your support can make a significant impact on the lives of the children at Marsh Memorial Homes.

There are various ways you can contribute to our mission and help us provide a nurturing and supportive environment for vulnerable children.

BEQUESTS Or

BECOME A MARSH MIRACLE PARTNER

Volunteer

A team of carefully picked volunteers ensure that the work of nurturing children and transforming lives continues. We have two main areas for volunteer involvement:

Direct child contact volunteers these people assist with homework, entertainment, recreation, spiritual development and mentoring of children.
Support volunteers work in the gardens, answer phones, repair furniture, maintain buildings, do clerical work and plan and run fund raisers.

Become a Marsh Miracle Partner

By becoming a Marsh Miracle Partner you will directly support our efforts to nurture children and transform lives.

Marsh Miracle Partners make regular monthly donations via debit order to ensure the continued financial viability of the home. You can join this partnership program using this link: Marsh Miracle PartnersOn the form you are able to choose;

the amount you would like to contribute
how long you would like us to receive your regular contribution
if you would like the amount to increase each
to receive a section 18A tax certificate

Become a Host Family

Our host programme introduces the children in our care to healthy, functional families by providing opportunities for children who are not able to spend time with their families of origin to spend time in the community over weekends and holidays. This gives an opportunity for an individual or family to make a direct contribution to nurturing a child and transforming a life.

DONATE

Please use your Surname as a reference when doing EFTs and email us with a proof of payment so that we can acknowledger your generosity

Children’s clothing

We are in constant need of clothing for our children. As your children outgrow their clothes you would be very welcome to donate them to Marsh.

Stationery and school books

We need stationery and schoolbooks particularly at the beginning of the year to equip the children for school.

Books brick a back and second hand furniture.

Are always welcome for sale at our annual Fete, on the first Saturday of November each year, and other sales during the year.

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet

What is MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet?

MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet is South Africa’s biggest community support programme which raises funds for schools and charities in order to improve education and social development. MySchool allows anyone to raise funds for their favourite school or charity. It really is so easy!

Apply for a MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet card today. It is free to you. Swipe your card at retailers across the country every time you shop. The store will donate a percentage of your purchase to your selected beneficiary, on your behalf.

How does MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet work?

Get a free card online or simply phone 0860 100 445. You can also get a card at any Woolworths store.
Nominate your school or charity as the beneficiary.
Swipe your card whenever you make a purchase at any partner store (these include Woolworths, Engen Quikshops, Toys R Us, Waltons, Reggie’s, kalahari.com, Power24 and more).
The partner will donate a percentage of your purchases to your beneficiary!

Benefits of having a MySchool Card:

Raise funds without it costing you a cent!
Receive exclusive discounts from selected partners, such as WRewards at Woolworths & Special offers from partner. You can find the latest special offers for cardholders here.
Receive a monthly statement via email showing you transactions and how much your beneficiary has raised.
You can use your card at over 1 500 different stores. Find the partner stores in your area here.

Contact MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet:

Website: www.myschool.co.za

E-mail Client Services: cs@myschool.co.za

Telephone: 0860 100 445

Fax: 0866 822 833

BEQUESTS

Marsh Memorial Homes owes its existence to the generous bequest of the late William Marsh, who bequeathed money to purchase our property and build the initial homes. Many have continued to breathe life into the homes by following his example

WHAT IS A BEQUEST?

A bequest is a gift of money or property left to a specific person or organisation after your death. It forms part of your will, which details what happens to your wealth and assets when you die.

THE BENEFITS MAKING A BEQUEST

Including a bequest to a Public Benefit Organization (PBO) in your will can reduce the amount of tax payable on your estate. It is important to seek expert advice from your accountant, financial planner or bank in this regard when you draw up your will: your will must be properly worded, signed and witnessed to be valid.

HOW CAN MARSH MEMORIAL HOMES USE A BEQUEST?

Depending on the size of the gift, it could be used to improve the facilities at the Homes. Alternatively, it could use purchase vehicles and other much needed equipment. Smaller gifts are equally useful in providing for the ongoing running costs and maintenance. It really is up to you. You are most welcome to visit us to see where you would like your bequest to be used.

TYPES OF BEQUESTS

A specific sum of money

This is the simplest form of bequest, but makes no allowance for the effects of inflation or any changes in the value of your estate. If you choose this option, you may need to review your will from time to time to ensure the bequest remains what you wish it to be.

Specific items

Valuable items such as property, motor vehicles, antiques, art works, jewellery, etc. may be bequeathed to a PBO.

A percentage of your estate

This ensures a fair distribution amongst all the beneficiaries and avoids inflation-related issues.

The residue of your estate

Whatever is left over after all taxes, liabilities and other bequests have been paid is known as the residue. You can bequeath the whole of the residue or a percentage of it.

A life insurance policy

An existing policy can be left to Marsh Memorial Homes making us the beneficiary of the policy. Or you can take out a new policy naming us as the beneficiary. We are grateful for all bequests no matter the size as even the smallest makes a difference in the loves of the children we care for. Please contact the Principal principal@marshmemorial.org.za if you would like to talk more about bequests.