Turning Disability Into Ability

Mind Over Matter is a non-profit organisation in Genadendal, near Greyton. The centre provides daycare services for adults with intellectual and physical disabilities from Monday to Friday. At Mind Over Matter, a team of volunteers supervises attendees and ensures they receive assistance to enjoy a productive day. A nourishing breakfast and hot lunch are served, along with a range of interactive activities included in each day’s programme. In addition to craft projects and basic skills development, attendees at Mind Over Matter take great pride in their vegetable garden. The produce grown is used to prepare meals for those attending the centre, and for a separate community feeding scheme. Mind Over Matter relies on volunteers to function and grow, and welcomes any assistance it can get. With this in mind, the organisation is grateful for all donations, both cash and items from its wishlist.

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About

Mind Over Matter was established in 2007 by Celestine Smith, Joseph Apollis, Esmeralda Lewis, and Irene Kroukamp as a support group for people with intellectual disabilities.

Although Celestine, Joseph, Esmeralda, and Irene are no longer involved with the organisation, their groundwork in establishing the initiative remains invaluable.

Over the years, the service has expanded to include people with physical disabilities.

Board Members:

  • Esmeralda Jacobs
  • Marie Hector
  • Johan Duminy
  • Mathilda Du Plessis Kroneberg
  • Valecia Abrahams
  • Jessica De Boer 
  • Lee-Ann Beukes
  • Angela Frans
Daycare

Daycare

Mind Over Matter’s daycare programme includes a full itinerary of activities designed to reflect the warmth, care, and support of a loving home.

Daycare Itinerary
  • Breakfast (porridge)
  • Tea Time (sandwiches)
  • Lunch (nourishing hot meal)
  • Craft Programs
  • Vegetable Gardening 
  • Basic Literature Classes

Daycare Applications

Daycare Applications

Mind Over Matter accepts daycare applications from locals living in the Genadendal, Greyton, Berea and Voorstekraal areas.

Requirements
  • Intellectual / Physical Disabilities
  • 18 - 60 Years of Age
  • Valid South African ID Document

Contact Celestine Smith at Mind Over Matter for more information.

Feeding Scheme

Feeding Scheme

Mind Over Matter provides a feeding scheme that distributes nourishing meals to those in need.

Other than using fresh produce grown in the Mind Over Matter veggie garden, the feeding scheme welcomes donations of ingredients that include:

  • Meat
  • Vegetables
  • Fruit
  • Grains
  • Pulses
  • Pantry Essentials

Contact Mind Over Matter for more information about the feeding scheme, donations and how you can help.

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Volunteers

Mind Over Matter seeks volunteers for various positions that include:

  • Governing Body
  • Social Workers
  • Medical Professionals
  • Psychologists
  • Skills Trainers

Ideally, volunteers should be retired professionals who are willing to donate their time.

Donations

Donations

Mind Over Matter is a non-profit organisation that relies heavily on donations to function and grow sustainably.

Bank Details

First National Bank
Cheque Account Number: 62278311817
Branch Code: 250655
Reference: State how you would like your donation spent

Wish List

Sometimes, the most valuable donation could be hiding in plain sight in your kitchen or garage. 

The organisation welcomes: 

  • Food (ingredients)
  • Clothing (pre-loved and new)
  • Blankets (always put to good use)
  • Heaters (to warm the daycare centre)
  • Music Instruments (good condition)
  • Gardening Equipment (from spades to wheelbarrows)
  • Tools (general workshop)
  • Fencing (to protect the daycare centre)
  • Pallets (to create garden fencing and partitions)

Mind Over Matter pays it forward by allocating excess items to other NPOs in need.

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