When you buy a home, the community around your property matters. Century 21 Bela Bela believes in uplifting areas in South Africa to ensure you live your best life. Supporting the agency means supporting a real estate business that gives back. Century 21 Bela Bela is proud to be one of the founders of Change for SA. Launched in 2016, it is a non-political community upliftment initiative making a real difference.
How Change for SA was born
Change for SA started as a way to facilitate fundraising and implementation of community upliftment initiatives within Bela Bela's local community, including the assistance of educational facilities.
Century 21 Bela Bela found a general need in Bela Bela for an initiative that could bring different role players together under one roof and focus their combined strengths on tackling burning social and economic issues within the community through upliftment initiatives.
According to Fred van Heerden, Principal/Owner of Century 21 Bela Bela, Change for SA was previously known as Change for Bela Bela before being renamed in April 2020.
"We initially only envisioned getting involved with community upliftment initiatives in and around Bela Bela as that was where our business interests were situated. But, as we expanded our reach and business interests into other areas in our beautiful country, we started to realise that we can and should do the same when it comes to community upliftment initiatives."
Change for SA lends a helping hand
Change for SA assists schools in townships with the cutting of grass and tree felling, as well as urgent repairs that are needed for broken windows and ablution facilities, amongst others. It also sponsors local sporting events and soccer teams.
Change for SA has installed several free Wi-Fi hotspots in the townships in and around Bela Bela that is operated to this day and envision expanding this into more townships. This is especially appreciated by the communities where they have been installed as many of these areas suffer from severe economic hardships.
Change for SA proves successful
Change for SA has made a massive impact in elevating local communities. The initiative's Facebook has attracted over 6,690 followers who engage on issues on the page. Van Heerden says Century 21 Bela Bela involvement has even resonated with their clients.
"We have found that our clients are very encouraged to do business with us when they notice that we care about our community and carry their interests with us through every opportunity that comes our way. This has a tremendous positive impact on their willingness to partner with us to make their dreams a reality."
Pay it forward with Change for SA
Change for SA can only embark on social programmes when they have sufficient resources to do so. If you're looking to get involved, Van Heerden invites people to contribute with a once-off or monthly donation at any amount that suits your pocket.
Account name: Change for SA
Account number: 4089569675
Bank: Absa
Branch code: 632005
For further enquiries, you can contact the initiative at info@changeforsa.co.za / 082 888 3336.
Agents rally around Change for SA
Van Heerden says Change for SA has been a treasured part of the community outreach done by their agency. Century 21 Bela Bela agents have a strong drive to play their part, and the service has been attractive to both fresh faces and industry veterans on their team.
"Century 21 Bela Bela agents are committed to giving back to the community", says Van Heerden. "Besides Change for SA, we contribute to fundraising events at our local churches, schools as well as child care centres throughout the year. Our agents fully understand the importance of investing in the communities in which we live and work."
Partner with an agency who cares
Century 21 Bela Bela is invested in the community's welfare, and equally so with the real estate journey of their clients. They attend to your needs with the utmost professionalism, quality customer service, and unfailing attention to detail. View their properties for sale in Bela Bela and contact them today.