{"id":68188,"date":"2024-07-08T09:53:19","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T07:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/?p=68188"},"modified":"2024-07-09T09:06:30","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T07:06:30","slug":"spu-accredited-off-campus-accommodation-office-community-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-accredited-off-campus-accommodation-office-community-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"SPU accredited off-campus accommodation office community initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"68188\" class=\"elementor elementor-68188\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-23a6b7cd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"23a6b7cd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-707ec09e\" data-id=\"707ec09e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54e6cf2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"54e6cf2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">SPU\u2019s<\/span><\/a> Accredited Off-Campus Accommodation Office (AOCA) hosted a successful community outreach event on 5 July 2024. The initiative brought together the AOCA House Committee, the Health and Wellness Centre, Career Services, SPU Sport, and student volunteers to support local residents by hosting a soup kitchen.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Preparation for the event began days in advance, with volunteers dedicating their time and effort to ensure everything ran smoothly. Donations of ingredients were sourced from SPU staff members and individuals.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the day of the event, the atmosphere was filled with a sense of purpose and camaraderie.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Over 50 meals were served, making a significant impact on the lives of those who attended. The soup kitchen not only provided nourishment but also offered a space for interactions and connections. Students and staff engaged in meaningful conversations with the community members.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cWe are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from staff and local business Templar Residence for allowing the team to use their facilities to prepare the meals. This event is a testament to the power of collaboration and the positive impact we can make when we come together,\u201d said Mr Adonis Shikwambana, Manager: Campus Housing &amp; Accommodation at SPU.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The community initiative exemplifies the institution\u2019s dedication to fostering a compassionate and inclusive community. 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