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Langelihle Dube, Sunday Life Reporter
AS excitement builds for the next edition of Garden of House, organisers are hoping the event will leave a legacy that extends far beyond the music.
The popular house music event has launched a donation drive aimed at supporting residents at the Sandra Jones Centre, calling on Bulawayo residents and event attendees to contribute essential items that can improve the lives of vulnerable members of the community.
The initiative follows a visit by event organisers, Bulawayo Exclusive Events (BEE) representatives to the care facility, where they witnessed first-hand the challenges faced by residents. BEE representative DJ Ash T said the company wanted to use its growing influence in the entertainment industry to make a meaningful impact.
“What inspired us is that we are an events company and marketing is our strong suit, so we believe we can use our platform to help those who are in need. We visited the Sandra Jones Centre and felt there was a genuine need to assist because of the conditions we saw.
“We realised that if we could bring people together for entertainment, we could also bring them together to give back,” he said.
Ash T said Garden of House has become known for creating memorable experiences, but the organisers believe such platforms should also inspire acts of kindness.
“We want to show people that the events we organise are not just parties. They create jobs and other opportunities for people. They also give people a chance to unwind and take a break from the pressures of everyday life. But beyond that, they can also be a platform for life changing contributions.”
The organisers are appealing for donations of food, clothing, shoes, blankets, toiletries, cash and other essential items, stressing that every contribution, regardless of its size, will make a difference.
“We are appealing for everything and anything people are willing to give. Whether it’s money, old clothes, new clothes, toiletries, food or other essentials, every donation will make a difference,” Ash T said.
A dedicated Sandra Jones Centre collection point will be available during the Garden of House event on August 9, allowing patrons to drop off their donations while attending the festival. Those unable to attend can still support the campaign by delivering donations to Video Ezy.
Ash T said the initiative is not a one-off campaign but will become a permanent feature across all BEE events as the organisation seeks to strengthen its relationship with the community.
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“This is not a once-off initiative. It’s a regular campaign for all the events under BEE because our brand is about
community. What are we without the community? We encourage everyone to donate now and help change someone’s life. What’s little to you is enough for someone else.”
The campaign has already attracted support from several of BEE’s event partners, highlighting a growing commitment within Bulawayo’s entertainment sector to use events as platforms for social impact.
