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HOMEDonate HOME Tumelo HomeThe Tumelo Home opened its doors in April 1998. Currently, twenty children reside there, as well as providing daycare for the ten of the children. All residents and day visitors are intellectually disabled and there are many with physical disabilities. The Home’s name means faith. Dr. Moses and Mrs. Orina Thindisa were compelled by love and compassion to build the home in Ivory Park, an informal settlement in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Three years later, the home was officially opened by the then MEC of Social Development and Welfare, Angie Motshega. The organization is a beneficiary of companies like 3M, Radio Pulpit, Sky Chef LSG, SAB, Doctors for Life International and many local churches. The organization has so far received grants, which amount to five hundred thousand dollars for building the Home. The Home is known for its enthusiasm, progressive ideas, and high integrity for quality physical and mental care. The children are not simply housed and fed, but are taught and encouraged to reach their maximum growth potential. As a result, eight of our children have moved on and are attending different special schools in Natalspruit, Ekurthuleni, Gauteng. The ages of the children at the Home range from three to 33-years old. The staff’s areas of expertise include nursery care, pre-school education, and education for the intellectually disabled. The Home is a place filled with love and laughter. The children are provided with 24-hour monitoring and care. The Home has a daycare center that provides education and supervision for the children of low-income families and the peace of mind to and freedom to enable them to work during the day. The children attending daycare benefit from the same advantages as the full-time residents. There is a stimulation/education area, which is integral to the stimulation and development of the children’s sensory and motor skills. A number of educational programs are included, based on a preschool curriculum. Residents of all ages participate in these groups. Based on the each child’s individual needs, specific progress and developmental goals are set which the children are taught and encouraged to reach their personal maximum potential. Cultural and Christian programs are well as a full range of therapies are also offered. Approximately 30% of the residents are orphaned, abandoned or from indigent backgrounds and are infected with HIV/AIDSA. The additional medical needs of these children places a significant financial strain to the budget and bottom line costs to operate the Home. There are a large number of children on the waiting list for the Tumelo Home. If enough funds were raised to complete the second phase of the building, including a larger stimulation room, the Tumelo Home would be able to provide benefits and services to other worthy families in their community. It is only with the generous support from the donations of others that the Tumelo Home can continue to run and provide these orphaned, abandoned and indigent children suffering with intellectual and developmental disabilities to receive the quality care they so deserve.

Vision

We promise to exercise our profession as care givers to the best of our knowledge and ability for the attainment of excellent service at our Center. We will not permit consideration of nationality, race, politics or social standing to adversely influence our treatment of any individual.

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Mission

Our mission is to promote and provide full residential care and training to all children with severe and profound mental disabilities attending our Center. We strive to provide care in a holistic manner that will enable our children to reach independence in accordance with their potential.

Objectives * To implement development and stimulation programs, medical care and therapy * To involve the parents through regular meetings and awareness programs, participation in assessments and regular communication * To provide the children with the most qualified and competent staff members to treat their illness through stringent hiring guidelines, the development and implementation of training procedures; as well as providing recognition for excellent achievements. * To provide regularly scheduled communication and feedback to ensure quality sponsorships from contributors dedicated and involved with us to achieve our continuing goals and objectives. * To involve the community at large to ensure conformance to requirements and multi-disciplinary involvement and service. * To utilize the expertise of external professional service providers where available. * To guarantee the highest quality service delivery possible by ensuring the Center is fully equipped with all the necessary tools and mechanisms to run effectively and efficiently. * To develop and implement a Quality Management System. * To implement development and stimulation programs, medical care and therapy. * To involve the parents through regular meetings and awareness programs, participation in assessments and regular communication.

ABOUT Article 1: Name and purpose[ Section 1: Name ] The name of the organization shall be Tumelo Home. It shall be a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of California.[ Section 2: Purpose ] Tumelo Home is organized exclusively for charitable purposes.The purpose of this corporation is:To raise money for the daily maintenance and operation of the Tumelo Home, a day care and residence for the physically and mentally disabled children requiring assistance, located in Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng in South Africa.[ Section 3: Indemnificatione ] All board members, and each of them, are hereby indemnified, released and held harmless, from any claims, liens, attachments or encumbrances on a claim for all attorneys fees, costs or expenses incurred in the connection with the assertion of any such claim, lien, attachment or encumbrance. This statement specifically extends to and includes, but is not limited to, claims for goods provided or services rendered by medical or other health care providers, public or private disability compensation agencies, attorneys or investigators.[ Section 4: Conflict of interest statement ] The standard of behavior at the Tumelo Home is that all staff, volunteers and board members scrupulously avoid conflicts of interest between the interests of the Tumelo Home on one hand, and personal, professional, and business interests on the other. This includes avoiding potential and actual conflicts of interest, as well as perceptions of conflicts of interest. It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity, and to protect the integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holding that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and we will update it as appropriate. It is understood that the purposes of this policy are to protect the integrity of the Tumelo Home’s decision-making process, to enable our constituencies to have confidence in our integrity and reputations of volunteers, staff and board members. Upon or before election, hiring or appointment, we will make a full, written disclosure of interests, relationships, and holdings that could potentially result in a conflict of interest. This written disclosure will be kept on file and I will update it as appropriate. In the course of meetings or activities, I will disclose any interests in a transaction or decision where I (including my business or other nonprofit affiliations), my family and/or significant other, employer, or close associates will receive a benefit or gain. After disclosure, I understand that I will be asked to leave the room for the discussion and will not be permitted to vote on the question. "Agreement to Amend"Foreign Aids Responsibilities * Grants: The making of grants and contributions and otherwise rendering financial assistance for charitable purposes shall be within exclusive power of our board of directors. * Qualifications of Grantee: In furtherance of our purposes, the board of directors shall have the power to make grants to any organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as opposed to a specific foreign organization (s). * Approval Process: The board of directors shall review all request for funds from other organizations, shall require that such requests specify the use in which the funds will be put, and if the board of directors approves the request, shall authorize payment of such funds to the approved grantee for those specified project (s) only. * Requirements for Foreign Grantee: I n such case that the grantee be in a foreign country, the board must determine that it is organized and operated to meet all requirements of 170 (c) (2) of the Code excepting the requirement set forth in section 170 (c) (2) (A). * Reports from Foreign Grantee: The foreign charity/recipient must agree to make periodic reports of the funds it has received to insure that they are being used for its intended purpose. It must further agree that any donated funds not spent must be returned to you. Article 2: MembershipMembership shall consist of the board of directors.Article 3: Board of directors[ Section 1: Board role, size and compensation ] The board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association, and delegates responsibility of day-to-day operations to the staff and committees. The board shall consist of six members. The board receives no compensation other than reasonable expenses.[ Section 2: Terms ] All board members serve two-year terms, but are eligible for re-election for up to five consecutive terms.[ Section 3: Meetings and notice ] The board shall meet at least quarterly, at an agreed upon time and place. An official board meeting requires that each board member have written notice at least two weeks in advance.[ Section 4: Board Elections ] During the last quarter of each fiscal year of the corporation, the board of directors shall elect directors to replace those whose terms will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This election shall take place during a regular meeting of the directors, called in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.[ Section 5: Election procedures ] New directors shall be elected by a majority of directors present at such a meeting, provided there is a quorum present. Directors so elected shall serve a term beginning on the first day of the next fiscal year.[ Section 6: Quorum ] A quorum must be attended by at least forty percent of board members for business transactions to take place and motions to pass.[ Section 7: Officers and duties ] There shall be four officers of the board, consisting of a chair, vice-chair, secretary and treasurer. The duties are as follows: The chair shall convene regularly scheduled board meetings, shall provide or arrange for other members of the Executive Committee to preside at each meeting in the following order: vice-chair, secretary, treasurer. The vice-chair shall chair committees on special subjects as designated by the board. The secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of board actions, including overseeing the taking of minutes at all board meetings, sending out meeting announcements, distributing copies of minutes and the agenda to each board member, and assuring that corporate records are maintained. The treasurer shall make a report at each board meeting. The treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, help develop fundraising plans, and make financial information available to board members and the public.[ Section 8: Vacancies ] When a vacancy on the board exists mid-term, the secretary must receive nominations for new members from present board members two weeks in advance of a board meeting. These nominations shall be sent out to board members with the regular board meeting announcement, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. These vacancies will be filled only to the end of the particular board member’s term.[ Section 9: Resignation, termination and absences ] Resignation from the board must be in writing and received by the secretary. A board member shall be terminated from the board due to excess absences; more than two unexcused absences from board meetings in a year. A board member may be removed for other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining directors.[ Section 10: Special meetings ] Special meetings of the board shall be called upon the request of the chair, or one-third of the board. Notices of special meetings shall be sent out to each board member by the secretary at least two weeks in advance. The majority of the board meetings are in San Francisco, but when board votes are required, votes are conducted via electronic mail and telephone conference calls.Article 4: Committees[ Section 1: Committee formation ] The board may create committees as needed, such as fundraising, housing, public relations, data collection, etc. The board Chair appoints all committee chairs.[ Section 2: Executive committee ] The four officers serve as the members of the Executive Committee. Except for the power to amend the articles of incorporation and bylaws, the Executive Committee shall have all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the intervals between meetings of the board of directors, and is subject to the direction and control of the full board.[ Section 3: Finance committee ] The treasurer is the chair of the Finance Committee, which includes three other board members. The Finance Committee is responsible for developing and reviewing fiscal procedures, fundraising plan, and annual budget with staff and other board members. The board must approve the budget and all expenditures must be within budget. Any major change in the budget must be approved by the board or the Executive Committee. The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the board showing income, expenditures, and pending income. The financial records of the organization are public information and shall be made available to board members and the public.Article 5: AmendmentsThese bylaws may be amended when necessary by two-thirds majority of the board of directors. Proposed amendments must be submitted to the secretary to be sent out with regular board announcements.Article 6: CertificationThese bylaws were approved at a meeting of the board of directors by a two-thirds majority vote on February 8, 2007.

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address: 1451 1/2 Hayes Street

San Francisco

CA 94117 USA

email: info_tumelohome.org

phone: 415-921-8007

EVENTS TUMELO HOME FUNDRAISER Date: 05/29/2011 SundayTime: 7pm -9pmPlace: Maxfield house of CaffieneAddress: 398 Dolores St., San Francisco CA 94110 [ google map ] 100% of the contributions go directly to the Tumelo Home in South Africa. Contributions provide home maintenance assistance for the mentally & physically handicap children, AIDS education, a pantry and kitchen, and other programs for community improvement.

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TESTIMONIALS Carol CruddasI first learnt of Tumelo Home and the great work that was being done there through Ms. Ann Maynard who became involved in raising funds to build a proper home for the children. Ann Maynard first became involved with the Thindisa family after hearing Dr. Thindisa preach at her church, the Presbyterian Church in Kempton Park. She was so touched by the work he was doing and in very difficult circumstances that she and her brother felt called upon to help fund raise for a clinic and community centre.They were very successful and the clinic and community centre were officially opened in July 199. Ann received the Star of Africa from Nelson Mandela for the dedicating her life to the upliftment of the people of Ivory Park at the age of 91. I visited the original home in 1999 with Ann and was so touched by the love and care being shown to the children under almost impossible circumstances, there was no running water or electricity and yet all the children were well fed and beautifully clean. The ladies caring for the children were cheerful and loving under the supervision of Mrs. Orina Thindisa. I was so impressed with Mrs. Thindisa and the care giver's dedication and selfless giving that I decided to become involved in the fund rising for a proper home to house the children. Whilst I was there, Dr. Moses (Thindisa) popped in to greet us and it was wonderful to see all the children vying for his attention! He was obviously very loved by these little souls. I have continued over the years to fund raise and to visit the home as often as I can. I continue to find the same dedication and love as on that very first visit. Tumelo Home truly lives up to the meaning of its name, faith. It is through faith that the home continues to run and grow. Tumelo Home has a very special place in my heart and over the years the people who I have taken to visit have all been touched and humbled by the love and dedication found there. On our most recent visit to take the photographs, Ann accompanied me, she is now 100 years old and as you will see in the photos, is still capable of playing ball with the children and showing them love and affection.Elvin OrtizIt was really nice of Paulina and her husband Robert to have us over for tea in the afternoon. After tea, as I was getting into the SUV headed back to Carols house, I recall Ali saying something about visiting an orphanage. I thought to myself Oh great, just what I need to see before going off to Cape Town. You must know I dont have much of a social conscience and all my thoughts were on living it up in Cape Town. It was explained to me that the Tumelo Home was a home for the mentally and physically handicapped children. Having grown up with a mentally handicapped brother and nephew I knew what to expect. Orina Thindisa greeted us at the front door and explained to us how the Tumelo Home came to be. The Home operates solely from the generosity of others and volunteers that were once residents. Once we were briefed on the history of the Home it was time to meet some of the residents. Having family members with disabilities did not prepare me for what I witnessed. The condition of the Home, although clean, was not what I would consider state of the art. We entered a large room where I met the first resident, which Ill call Precious Doe. I guessed her age to be around six months. She was lying in what looked like a car seat for children. Precious Doe looked like she was in pain and needed to be in the hospital. Lucky for Precious Doe, Orinas husband is the resident doctor. Orina informed us that Baby Jane Doe was two years old and was found abandoned in the fields. No one knows what happened to her parents. I knew just by looking at Precious Doe that she did not have much more time on this earth. I also knew by looking at the volunteers that care for her that she was loved. I wanted to touch, but I couldnt bring myself to. At one moment, Precious Doe looked at me and my heart broke. I felt the tears welling up in my eyes and I had this overwhelming feeling that I needed to leave the room. I went back to the lobby to compose myself. I didnt want the children to see me cry. The next room we entered was what I believed to be the TV or the recreation room. This room had a couple of children in it that could not walk or even hold their heads up long enough to look at us. Again, I felt I needed to leave the room, but I didnt. We moved to the next room where the majority of the children were. Upon seeing us, they all rushed to give us hugs. They were all playing and laughing. They seemed to be happy. For the first time while at the Home, I had a smile on my face. Looking down at all the beautiful happy children made me smile and broke my heart even more. How could anyone not care about these wonderful children? Then I realized that someone did care, Orina, Dr Thindisa and all the volunteers love and care for these children-- the children that dont even know they are different from other children. These children appear to be like any other child anywhere in the world; with their runny noses, the need to be held, and the need to be loved. They just happen to be in a township called Tambaza in South Africa. After I left the Tuemlo Home, I went on about my life as usual. I went to Cape Town for a week of partying and sight seeing. When we returned to Carols house the following week, Carol let us go on about our adventures in Cape Town. Carol then told us that Precious Doe died a couple of days after we left the Tumelo Home and that with the money we donated to the Home they were able to give Precious Doe a decent burial. I cry every time I think of Precious Doe and how short and unfair her life was and then I think of all the good things the Tumelo Home is doing for the forgotten children of Tambaza South Africa; and then I cry again.Evan RossI wasn't quite sure what to expect from our visit to the Tumelo Home. I knew it was a place for children affected by the AIDS epidemic, but I didn't quite know in what capacity. Orina Thindisa and her husband, Dr Moses Thindisa, had dedicated their lives to helping these children at a time when there was no place providing such care. Everyone, including the government, especially the government, had turned a blind eye to the situation. The faces of the children were filled with joy and happiness, while my heart sank from sadness and the feeling of helplessness. At the same time it was up lifted in awe and hope at the fact these children seemed unaware of their plight. I was also touched by the caring and fearlessness in the eyes of the older children, teenagers if I remember correctly, who like myself are infected with the HIV virus. It was a very humbling experience. We all have the same thing, but in such a completely different way. My HIV isn't so life threatening. I didn't lose a parent. I haven't lost health care. I have a full life The crazy thing is that these children both the ones who need care and those giving care, didn't seem so down about it. Everyone had a smile; everyone was filled with life, love and hope. It made me realize, that no matter where were are from, where we're going, and what our experiences are, we are basically all the same. These children reached out to all of us and just wanted to be loved, to be held, and to feel a human connection. That is what really broke my heart. I couldn't be there always to care for them. I realized I'd never have the strength in myself to do what these care givers were doing. The sacrifices Orina Thindisa had made so selflessly. She is a true Saint. It brought me to another conclusion. If I can't be strong in the same way she is... her ability to have the passion to give her heart and her life completely to this cause to turn a blind eye to the suffering when needed, then it's OK for me to give in a way I can. I'm financially much more fortunate than these people, and that is the way I can be of utmost help. They don't need a blubbering fool to stand over them needing more care than they do; they need support, and if financial support is what I can do, they that is ok. It helps My wish is for someday for there to be an easing of the pain HIV brings in to a child's life; for the effects of HIV in a child's life to be eradicated. As an adult we are responsible for our own actions. These children are a result of these actions and that is what seems unfair. I feel lucky to have experienced Tumelo Home and to have met Orina Thindisa who has devoted her life to it. All of it was awe inspiring.

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