Giving Back

At Baby Steps, giving back to the community is a core value, and we are constantly seeking new and meaningful ways to make a positive impact. Every year, we embrace the opportunity to support a new community charity, investing our time, love, and resources into causes that deeply resonate with us. We actively engage in charity events, working to raise funds and awareness for organizations that are changing lives. Over the years, we’ve been privileged to contribute to numerous associations that hold special places in our hearts, such as Son Shine Preschools, Lambano Sanctuary, Eden Angels, and El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies.

For us, charity is more than a gesture; it’s about creating real connections, spreading hope, and lifting up those who need it most. Our annual Easter drives are a heartfelt tradition, where we visit a variety of places, including old age homes, children's hospitals, Little Eden, and Edenvale Child Welfare. We don’t just bring donations – we bring joy, laughter, and human connection, offering a sense of comfort and community. Whether we’re entertaining the elderly with songs and stories, bringing gifts to children in need, or simply offering a kind smile, our goal is to brighten the day of every person we meet.

One of our proudest initiatives is our annual golf day, where the entire Baby Steps family comes together to support a different charity each year. This event is not just about fundraising, but also about strengthening our ties with the community, fostering a sense of shared purpose, and contributing to causes that change lives.

Giving back is part of who we are, and it fills us with immense pride and gratitude to see the smiles and hope we can spread. We are committed to continuing this tradition, always finding new ways to make a difference and live out our mission of love and service.

Ithembelihle Lsen School in Primrose is a school for the physically disabled child, catering for children from Grade 00 to grade 12.
The children sleep there in the week and only go home on weekends,  if they have family to go home to. Some of these children are paralyzed, have missing limbs etc.

Besides learning difficulties, most of these children are mentally capable of completing school. Upon visiting the school a few years ago, there was a young boy who greatly impacted me. He had no arms and was the happiest child I had ever met. He stole the stage with his charisma and beautiful voice. On returning to the school this year, 2020, to take them the food that our Baby Steps parents donated for Mandela day, I could not help but to ask about this little boy. When I never saw him, I thought maybe he had passed away. I was overjoyed to hear that he has received a scholarship and is now a second year law student.

Tracey Urquhart Baby Steps Principal