Grand re-opening of Sunlit Gardens
The re-opening of the newly renovated children’s home at Sunlit Gardens took place this past weekend.
The home has seen a vast number of renovations including the refurbishment of cottages and the newly unveiled Knowledge Hub, thanks to various sponsors.
The 54-year-old home is currently home to 42 children who have four house mothers who live at the facility as well.
President of the Aryan Benevolent Society’s board of management, Mayash Chetty, said this project was a great educational space for the children at the home.
“We are very grateful to all the people who have sponsored this project. Divine Life Society provided us with nearly R500 000 worth of materials and Maventic Innovative Technologies have sponsored a brand-new innovation hub with new computer systems, new printers, backup power systems and new cameras to keep the facility going,”
“We have a long list of people who made this day possible for us. That’s why it is a very happy day for us. We hope that what we have done now will help sustain the establishment for more 50 years,” said Chetty.
Present at the launch was Msunduzi deputy mayor Mxolisi Mkhize who said that he too came from a very tough upbringing and believes that one day this home will produce great people.
“I believe that one day this home will produce lawyers, doctors, pilots. I am deeply honoured to be a part of this celebration and I wish nothing but the best for the children staying here.
“Thank you so much Mayash Chetty and all those who contributed to making this project a success,” said Mkhize.
Mkhize delivered a message of support mainly to the children of the home, encouraging them to never let their circumstances hinder them from achieving their dreams no matter how big the dream as all is possible with hard work.
Two plaques were also unveiled to commemorate the occasion.
"These plaques represent a place that our children can thrive, flourish and fulfil their potential", said Mkhize.