For many years we have had the privilege of knowing and supporting this special couple — sharing daily meals with them and walking alongside them through life’s hardest seasons.

Now in their late seventies, Oom Armaan and Tannie Sana are raising their teenage grandson, Brendan, after the heartbreaking loss of his mother when he was still very young. When the wind storm tore through The Valley, it destroyed their home entirely and left them with nowhere to go. For a time, they were sleeping outside. We knew we had to act — and quickly.

Just one week later, rebuilding began. The urgency was real. Oom Armaan faces each day with the use of only one arm, and Tannie Sana is slowly losing her eyesight and can stand for only short periods at a time. Their circumstances made giving them back their safety and security not just important, but pressing.

They were sleeping outside. One week later, the rebuild began.

What followed was nothing short of incredible. The generosity of this community was overwhelming. People like Brad and Johan gave their time freely. Builders worked for greatly reduced wages to help make it happen. And countless others contributed in ways both big and small — proving, once again, the quiet power of a community that cares.

Today, thanks to every single person who played a part, Oom Armaan, Tannie Sana, and Brendan have a new and improved home: a place of safety, comfort, and hope for the years ahead.