Social Responsibility

Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre is firmly rooted in the community from which it draws its clientele. It's social outreach initiatives, however touches people beyond these affluent areas, where dire needs exist.

Somalia Gift of the Givers - 26 September - 2 October Gallery

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Double Surprise for Hospice Mapetla Day Care Centre

The Hospice Mapetla Day Care teachers and children were in for a big surprise on Friday, 22 July 2011. Corporate Fundraiser, Samantha Atrash, who had been on maternity leave for three months, had planned a surprise party for the teachers and children attending the crèche to thank them for doing such a wonderful job while she was away.

Little did Atrash know that the plans at Mapetla were to have a surprise party in honor of her arrival back to work. Atrash arrived with gifts from individuals and food sponsored by Benmore Shopping Centre for the
staff and children. She walked into a display of balloons and posters welcoming her back! Atrash says:" I was so touched by this wonderful show, the staff at the crèche are incredible".

The Mapetla Day care began in 2003 and has grown from strength to strength. We currently care for 73 orphans and vulnerable children who have all been affected by the terrible HIV/AIDS epidemic. The children receive two meals a day, early learning activities and a full Grade R programme.
• Siyabonga's life changes

Siyabonga Mtshweni was born in 2001 with Cerebral Palsy. He cannot walk and has no means of mobility. Siyabonga's mother Sibongile Evelyn Mtshweni is unemployed. Sibongile Mtshweni joined the Down Syndrome Association Gauteng Support Group in 2005. His plight was brought to the attention of the Differently Abled Trust by John Dikgale of the Down Syndrome Association of Gauteng.

Sibongile was presented with a custom designed Shonaquip chair that will give him the appropriate support that will allow him to sit upright and will allow his mother to move him from place to place without carrying him! Because his particular condition he was also presented with a special mattress to give him support when he is lying down as well.

This gift of a new physical reality was made possible through the generosity of The Centurion Mall, Benmore Gardens as well as individual staff members of the Broll Group and the Broll Foundation. They partnered with the Differently Abled Trust and have changed the life of a young child with a disability.

The Differently Abled Trust NPO No: 052249 & PBO No: 930023149 has a primary focus on identifying and assisting children with disabilities from previously disadvantaged backgrounds with a hope that this will also bring about a much needed change in mindset toward disability in South Africa. One of the most marginalized groups in South Africa are people with disabilities and yet South Africa has one of the most advanced sets of legislation to assist them. Only when they are the beneficiaries of knowledge and skills education will they be able to take advantage of the legislation that should empower them.

Contributions to the Differently Abled Trust can be sent to PO Box 2152, Highlands North, 2037 or deposited directly into
Account Name : Differently Abled 24/7/365
Bank : Standard Bank, Bramley (004 005)
Account Number: 002 982 064
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Mapetla Children meet Bokkie!

Benmore Gardens donated 100 tricycles and 50 pull wagons from Toyzone to Mapetla Day Care Crèche and handed them over during a presentation done by Bokkie! The children were at first a bit scared but quickly warmed up to our SA Rugby Mascot!




Mapetla Beauty Pageant

On the 27th of August Mapetla Day Care Creche had their annual Mr. & Miss Mapetla Beauty Pageant. The boys and girls of Mapetla strut their stuff on the catwalk and the talent of Mapetla in the form of "Whispers of Love" showed what this suburb is made of. Donations were made from Benmore Gardens Pick & Pay and Centre Management towards this function. The judges had a hard time choosing but finally three boys and three girls were chosen as winners. Please see photo of the new Mr. & Miss Mapetla attached.

For any assistance or donations towards this worthy cause please phone Centre Management on 011-884 6838.
• Benmore gardens have Book sales every month for their various charities.
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SA Blood Bank

     


Benmore Gardens have sponsored space in our Shopping Centre for the first weekend of each month.

This is to make it more convenient for you our customers to donate blood and help this worthy cause.

As SA Blood says "Your blood saves lives!".

See you at Benmore Gardens to do your part!

Next Blood drives will be on the following dates :
April 7 & 8
May 5 & 6
June 2 & 3
August 4 & 5
September 1 & 2
October 6 & 7
December 1 & 2

Please be informed that the Blood Bank will be in the Dischem Court


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Events & Promotions

Benmore Gardens has a full events calendar, packed with exciting entertainment and promotions, that will be sure to offer something for everyone.

So make sure you don't miss out.

Store Focus

Envy
Tel (011) 026 7143
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Handpainted by Carmel
Tel (011) 783 2766
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Art, Antiques, Curios & Gifts Read more...
Hair Masquerade
Tel (011) 884 3175
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Hair, Health & Beauty - Hair Salon Read more...
Col'Cacchio Pizzeria
Tel (011) 783 7650
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Food - Restaurants Read more...
Benmore Curtains & Linen
Tel (011) 784 7259
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Home, Decor, Interior & Furniture Read more...

Location Map

Physical Address
Cnr Grayston Drive & Benmore Road, Benmore, Sandton, Gauteng
Tel (011) 884 6838