“We can’t help everyone. 

But everyone can help someone” Dr. Loretta Scott

The new year has started, and for most of us it means a new opportunity for success, a chance to enjoy life a little more, and the inspiration to create a better environment around us.

But with the failing economy and the constant increase of the cost of living, not everybody steps into the new year with good luck and good circumstances around them. More and more people are resorting to begging and crime, just to survive. Homelessness has grown, and work is becoming more scarce now than ever.

There are nearly 4 million orphans living in South Africa, with most organisations relying heavily on donations. With more and more illegal animal trading, abandonment and dog-fighting going on, the NSPCA is also struggling to keep ahead with the growing demands of looking after animals. People are donating less to these type of charity organisations, but basic goods, like food, are getting more expensive.

From November 18th to December 18th 2015, Decimal Agency attempted to do our part and share some of the success we’ve experienced in 2015. The “CanDo” project involved collecting cans from staff, clients and everybody who wanted to donate towards a good cause. All cans were welcome, and staff members were even asked to donate one can every day they stepped into the office.

Thanks to the generous hearts of our community and staff, we collected 197 cans of food, including baked beans, spaghetti, sweet corn, tuna, mixed vegetables and dog food. The cans were then given to two very deserving charities, nominated by those who donated cans.

The JHB SPCA: Serving the greater Johannesburg for over 110 years, the SPCA is a non-profit, non-government organisation. Its hospital provides veterinary treatments for animals whose owners cannot afford it, as well as housing over 300 homeless, sick unwanted and abused animals.

Decimal Agency donated 31 cans of dog food, as well as one big bag of kibbles to the organisation. The SPCA is located in 5 Benray Road, Reuven.


Hugs Haven: This children’s home for babies and children fulfil a unique role in that they provide services to financially and socially disadvantaged families. Their mission is to support a healthy and stable foundation for children to grow up in, creating a healthy and stable society.

A staggering 166 cans of food were donated to Hugs Haven. They are located in 49 Oak Avenue, Linbro Park.


For further donations to these charities, financial or otherwise, please call them directly. Watch Decimal’s website for future Goodwill Campaigns.

We thank all of those who opened their hearts to help give some new hope in the new year. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.