Social investment

In 2002 Glacier formed a Community Care Committee, which has since been actively involved in various community upliftment initiatives. Glacier employees - better known as caddies - give of their own time to facilitate community projects at organisations that have been endorsed by the company.

The committee consists of passionate representatives from all departments across the company. Their role is to identify, co-ordinate and drive social investment projects. The committee funds virtually all of its activities through internal fund-raising events. Sponsorships and donations from external companies also help to achieve the aims of the committee.

Some of our projects:

Umephi Children's Home

Umephi is a satellite residence that originated from the Susan la Poorta Children's home, with which Glacier has had a long-standing relationship over the last few years. Umephi is a place of safety for abandoned, orphaned, neglected and abused children. In addition to improving the condition of their house, we help meet the children's material needs, interact with them regularly and take them on outings.

Christmas choir

During December, caddies form a choir to sing Christmas carols at several retirement homes in the community such as Huis André van der Walt.

Habitat for Humanity

Together with employees from other businesses in the Sanlam Group, Glacier caddies unite with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organisation, to build houses for underprivileged families. We have been participating in this great event annually since 2004.

In 2007, Glacier invited financial intermediaries to take part as well, and the initiative was co-sponsored by some of the Management Companies, providing a week of fun and team-building for all.

Other initiatives supported by Glacier caddies:

• Readers' month
• Easter Collection
• Drug awareness
• Animal anti-cruelty
• Cancer awareness
• National Children's Day
• Do it Day!
• International Day of "Older Persons"
• National Heritage Day
• Human Rights Day
• World Aids Day

Our projects are not only confined to the Western Cape area. Glacier's regional offices also work with the communities in their areas to help make a difference.

Reach for a Dream, the National Sea Rescue Institute and the Animal Anti-Cruelty League all receive yearly donations and gifts from the Glacier team.

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