In Studio Today: Active Social Assistance

In Studio Today: Active Social Assistance

Active social assistants and ASA founders, Royston and Lolita Bennett joined us in studio today to discuss the NPO and the role the organisation plays in the community. ASA was born of the couple's personal history and victory over substance abuse.

The organisation, based in Athlone, works with families affected by substance abuse, they provide emotional tools and support to members of the community who seek active social assistance.

The new ASA offices will be launched on Youth Day, Saturday the 16th of June at 10:00am. This event takes place at Peak View High school, Cypress rd Bridge Town. The ASA website http://www.active.org.za/ will be launched on June 15th.

ASA Contact Details:

Royston Bennett:

(Operations Director and founder member)

Mobile: 073 506 0980

Office:  021 637 9464

Fax: 086 510 974

Email: rbennett@active.org.za

Lolita Bennett:

Mobile: 079 222 9537

Office: 021 637 9464

Fax: 086 554 1788

Email: lolitabenn@gmail.com

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In Studio Today: Thohera Fagodien

Thohera Fagodien, a Factreton resident is passionate about her community. She contributed to Mid-Morning Madness today by sharing her story on the Morning Cruise.

This everyday hero and former ballroom dancer, developed a love for the youth and community and is passionate about 'putting Kensington on the map' because she believes there are many people who want to help. She would love to see the development of community projects that facilitate the social development of the Factreton youth, through sport and performing arts.

Recently Tohera was incited to action when a fire ravaged the homes of families in her community. She used Facebook to mobilise the community and to draw attention to their plight. She would like to appeal to anyone who would like to get involved in the community and give back, she says she's been blessed because she 'pays it forward' but there is much work to be done and she would like you help! Contact Thohera at fire3@cellc.blackberry.com