Become a Friend of St Joseph’s – Support the 9Zero Challenge!
As a philanthropist or someone who has been part of St Joseph’s—whether as a volunteer, medical student, service provider, or former staff or board member—you have witnessed firsthand the impact of our care. Now, as we celebrate 90 years of pioneering paediatric intermediate healthcare in South Africa, we invite you to continue this journey with us by becoming a Friend of St Joseph’s.
Friends of St Joseph’s in the Netherlands will be a vital network of supporters who share our mission beyond South Africa, helping us sustain and grow our work for vulnerable children.
Watch a short video of one of our courageous young patients here
DONATE VIA CHAPEL & YORK US
When making an online donation via Chapel & York Foundation, kindly select St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care as your recipient from the fund holder’s list. You will be guided through a secure payment process.
DISCLAIMER DETAILS
To ensure compliance with AML regulations as well as the regulatory compliance with auditors, we will only accept USD for United States donations.
These donations can be made via our facilitating partner Chapel & York who will provide our donors with a tax effective donation solution.
JOIN THE 9ZERO CHALLENGE!
Join the 9 Zero Challenge: 90 Years, 9 Ways to Give
As we celebrate 90 years of compassionate care, we invite you to take part in the 9 Zero Challenge—9 impactful ways to make a difference.
Which challenge will you take on?
✅ Donate $90 or $900 to fund meals, medical supplies, or therapy.
✅ Pledge 90 minutes of volunteering or fundraising for St Joseph’s.
✅ Gift your 90th day of the year (March 30) to raise awareness for our cause.
✅ Encourage 9 friends to join the challenge.
✅ Run, walk, or cycle 90 km in solidarity with our young patients.
✅ Host a 90-minute charity event—a bake sale, trivia night, or coffee morning.
✅ Share 9 reasons why you support St Joseph’s on social media.
✅ Sponsor a child’s therapy for 90 days.
✅ Create your own #9ZeroChallenge idea!
Every gift, every hour, and every action helps transform lives.
Together, let’s make this 90th anniversary a milestone of impact, healing, and hope.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Benefits of giving to young patients at St Joseph's
St Joseph’s is a registered non-profit organisation and approved as a public benefit organisation (PBO) under Section 18A of the Income Tax Act in South Africa. Donors will receive a Section 18a Tax Certificate. NPO 002/908 and PBO 130000399. VAT Reg. No. 4840113866
Leave a bequest
A will is very personal and should benefit family and loved ones first. You may, however, wish to consider a leaving a legacy to St Joseph’s which would be exempt from estate duty.
Leaving a charitable bequest in your will could make the world of difference to our children in need, while such a gift enjoys tax advantages. This is a win-win for everyone, and you are doing something amazing that people will remember you for.
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” – Pericles
For more information on the impact of your legacy gift or to discuss this matter in confidence, please contact our Head of Business Development, Lesley Liddle on lesley@stjosephsipc.org.za or by telephone on 021 934 0352.
Volunteer
One of the most rewarding ways to be involved with St Joseph’s is to become a volunteer. Local and international volunteers are welcome. Tasks include reading to children, administrative support or helping with building maintenance. Volunteers with specialist skills such as teaching, psychology and therapy are in great demand.
Please contact us at info@stjosephsipc.org.za to discuss your volunteer opportunities.
St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care is a registered non-profit organisation (NPO No: 002/908) and a recognised Public Benefit Organisation (PBO No: 130000399).