Many of the families assisted by CMR come from communities in Port Elizabeth characterised by poverty, crime and substance abuse. This places extra pressure and negative influences on parents and their children putting them at greater risk. Whilst they are in need of emotional and physical support and protection, they are also in need of practical assistance such as nutrition. 

Please see a list of some of the food items most commonly needed.

Food & Care Package items needed PDF

Peer to peer fundraising for a specific cause has been on the rise in recent years. Individuals develop and host their own fundraising projects to support a charitable cause close to their heart. If you would like to stand up for children and familes at risk in EC you could choose to organize your own fundraising event or activity on our behalf.  You could start:

View: https://www.classy.org/blog/fundraising-event-ideas-raise-money-cause/#bake-sale-fundraising-event

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.” Spoken by Greek philosopher Aristotle over 2300 years ago, one of the most ancient quotes about volunteering offers proof that giving back to the community is hardly a new concept.

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.” – Sherry Anderson

Download: Volunteer application Form-CMR EC

To take full advantage of these tax opportunities you can encourage your company and its clients to make donations to CMR EC – making us one of your CSI beneficiary partners.  In South Africa (SA) today, donations to good and important causes can benefit both individual and business tax payers. Supporting those in need can now go so much further! TAX DEDUCTIBILITY: SECTION 18 A (1) (a): Taxation Laws Amendment Act 30/2000:Section10 (1) (cN) of the Income Tax Act.

The amount donors can deduct from their annual personal and company income tax is a maximum of 10%! But only for donations made to SARS approved Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs) like CMR EC.  This means if your annual income tax is R20 000 per year you can take 10% off (R2000) and only pay R18 000 in tax – but only if you have donated that much or more to registered 18A Charities (PBOs).

A taxpayer making a donation in money or of property to a section 18A-approved organisation, is entitled to this deduction from their taxable income.

The South African Government has recognised that certain charities providing essential services to the community, are dependent upon the generosity of the public to survive. Encouraging that generosity, the South African Receiver of Revenue Services (SARS) has provided a tax deduction for certain donations made by taxpayers.  The eligibility to issue tax deductible receipts is dependent on section 18A approval granted to the charity by the SARS Tax Exempt Unit, and is restricted to the approved Public Benefit Organisations (PBOs).

CMR Eastern Cape is a registered PBO and is exempt from most taxes (Donations tax, Estate duty, Transfer duty, Dividends tax, Securities transfer tax (STT), Skills development levy, Capital Gains Tax).

CMR EC can issue tax deductible receipts to individuals and business donors for donations made towards its services.