To us times may seem tough, with the economy being what it is, but imagine for a moment the prospect of a childhood spent living in a corrugated tin shack, with nothing to eat, no running water or electricity or plumbing with families rent apart by disease, poverty, crime and an unemplyment rate that can exceed 70%. Crime is a natural by-product, a daily reality. Help us change that!
This is the environment in which the Philippi Angels strive to break the cycle. Coach Nyameko sees things differently: “If there were no kids playing baseball here right now, you would see a lot of gangsters in this place. You cannot rob if you are playing a sport.”
Baseball equipment, i.e. bats, balls, gloves, catcher's & umpire's equipment
Baseball or soccer cleats
Operational funds for registration fees, transportation to matches, and staffing needs
Any baseball training equipment, i.e. tees, pitching machines, etc.
TO MAKE A DIRECT TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO THE PHILIPPI ANGELS TOWNSHIP BASEBALL ACADEMY (South Africa Non-Profit Registration Number: 064-305-NPO):
From South Africa All funds are payable to:
Account Name: Philippi Angels Township Baseball Academy
Bank: Nedbank
Branch: Promenade
Shop 4 Promenade Mall Shopping Centre
crnr. A.Z. Berman & Morgenster Rd.
Mitchell's Plain, Cape Town
South Africa, 7785
ACCOUNT NUMBER:2079242792
BRANCH CODE: 107909
SWIFT CODE: NEDSZAJJ
(for electronic transfers)
From the United States of America International wire transfers can be made using the Nedbank account details listed above. A receipt of your donation will gladly be provided. Please email Executive Director, Ian Edelstein prior to making a donation.
Due to current economic conditions, Philippi Angeles no longer have an active fiscal sponsorship through the South Africa Development Fund in Boston, MA, U.S.A. They will, however, be happy to vouch for their legitimacy. Visit www.sadevelopmentfund.org or email Judie Blair, Executive Director at freesa@igc.org.
Please E-mail Ian Edelstein, Philippi Angels Township Baseball Academy Executive Director, should you have any inquiries or wish to confirm a donation.
