Monday, 16 July 2012

Sadness, frustration and a worried community




Everyone at Vistarus have been burdened with heavy hearts for a little boy, William, who’s parents are addicts and could not face staying clean for too long and decided to take their son and live under a bridge where they had the freedom to drink and use again. With no food, little warmth and a dangerous and busy road in front of him, he kept coming back to the Mission but his mother always came to take him back to the bridge.
The shacks under the bridge where some choose to stay.


Although he came back with his father for the weekend of the big storm we had in Port Elizabeth, we learnt that they were gone in the early hours of the morning again.


Saturday, 16 June 2012

Father's Day Breakfast

On the special day where fathers everywhere are honoured for their role they play in the family and their children's lives, Vistarus men were spoilt with a delicious meal and entertainment.










Saturday, 26 May 2012

Miss Vistarus 2012

Clothing sponsored by Woolworths and evening wear from The Wardrobe, our girls looked like princess' on the runway of the Boardwalk Ampitheatre in Port Elizabeth. Although it was windy and cold outside, the place was filled with warmth, laughter and a lot of energy.


 The teenage girls' first routine was a dance. This was also the first performance of the show.





Candy-Land theme for the younger girls. They looked adorable!


 The girls' outfit of choice


Going Green Theme - the girls wore dresses made out of recycled plastic bags designed and made by the fashion students at NMMU





Formal Wear and the Finale






Friday, 18 May 2012

Education, Arts and Culture Day

Members from Chepp spent the day at Vistarus Mission Station for an education and arts and culture day. They made food for everyone and entertained the children with fun arts and crafts activities.

The kids had a lot of fun playing with various toys and craft supplies and the adults enjoyed their time talking and had a good lunch. 










Tuesday, 14 February 2012

Valentines Day by Chep

Today is the day of love and everywhere you look you see people with happy smiles and wearing red to symbolise how happy they are for this day. Chep came by to give the people a special day filled with lovely snacks made by our kitchen staff and the musical talent brought in by Chep.

Faye Gatley was the entertainment for the day. We want to thank her for giving some of her time to entertain our people.







Monday, 6 February 2012

Having some fun 04.02.2012

On Saturday our counselors arranged a night of fun by organising a karaoke night for the people at Vistarus. They had a blast blowing off some steam by singing their favorite songs and letting their hair down.





The teenage girls showing off their dance routine in matching outfits


The lovely trio

A full house

Our wonderful ladies responsible for the night. We want to thank them for all the effort they put into Vistarus and the time they give to our people.