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When life hits hard, community steps in.

ACU coordinates practical support for people, families and animals in need — quietly, respectfully and without turning hardship into public content.

Money Support ACU via PayFast.
Goods Offer food, hygiene, baby items, blankets or pet support.
Referrals Tell us privately where help is needed.
Focused appeals

Help where it is needed now.

When ACU opens a focused appeal, it appears here with its own progress and link. General ACU support can still be given at any time.

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Current needs

What ACU needs now

Practical help list. Swipe sideways on mobile if there are many cards.

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Recent support

What has gone out

Anonymous public summaries only. Safe item/parcel photos may show where available.

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Dignity first

ACU does not turn hardship into content.

Public transparency matters, but vulnerable people must be protected. ACU shows community impact, categories and general summaries — not names, addresses, children’s details or sensitive family circumstances.

Public may show

  • Families assisted
  • Goods received or distributed by category
  • General current needs
  • Anonymous support summaries

Public will not show

  • Beneficiary names or addresses
  • Photos of vulnerable people without consent
  • Domestic, child or sensitive welfare details
  • Information that exposes or embarrasses people