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Tree of Hope

Give hope this Christmas

Tree of Hope is a Christmas gifting initiative run by the GCC Foundation at Longbeach Mall, in partnership with Fish Hoek Lions Club and Vigis Home of Hope.

Closes 20 December 2026
Tree of Hope gift tags in different colours hanging on a Christmas tree in a shopping centre
A smiling girl holding a Christmas gift bag with a Tree of Hope tag
About Tree of Hope

Christmas gifts for the Ocean View community
and surrounds.

Tree of Hope is a Christmas gifting initiative run by the GCC Foundation at Longbeach Mall, in partnership with Fish Hoek Lions Club and Vigis Home of Hope. Shoppers are matched with a tag, and every gift brings some Christmas magic to someone in the community.

The GCC Foundation works in the deep south of Cape Town, walking alongside young people through mentorship, teacher development and community skills pathways. Tree of Hope is one way our community shows up for each other at Christmas.

Taking part in person at Longbeach Mall

  1. 1Claim it. Scan a tag at the Tree of Hope and claim it as yours.
  2. 2Shop it. Use the gift ideas on the tag page as a guide.
  3. 3Wrap it. Wrap your gift, or put it in a gift bag.
  4. 4Drop it. Within 72 hours, bring your gift and the tag back to the Tree of Hope.
Choose a Tag

Who the tags are for,
and what each colour means.

Every tag has a colour, and the colour tells you who the gift is for. A tag never shows a surname. When you scan it, you will see gift ideas, sizes where we have them, and shops at Longbeach Mall that suit that person.

Help a child

For babies, children and teenagers in the Ocean View community and surrounds. The tag shows a first name, gender and age, so you can choose a gift that suits.

A gift may include

  • Pyjamas or a clothing item, in the size shown on the tag page
  • Shoes or takkies
  • A book, game or toy to suit their age
  • Art and craft or stationery sets
  • For babies: vests, a soft blanket and nappies

Help a senior

For seniors in the Ocean View community and surrounds. The tag shows a first name, gender and age.

A gift may include

  • Warm pyjamas or a cosy top
  • Warm socks or slippers
  • Hand cream, soap or a bath set
  • A biscuit tin or sweet treats
  • A puzzle, or a book in large print

Help my teacher

A thank you for teachers and school staff, with classroom items their schools cannot afford. Teacher and staff tags show no name, only the role and gender.

A gift may include

  • Stationery such as pens, whiteboard markers and folders
  • Art and craft supplies such as paint, card and glue
  • Educational toys and games such as puzzles, counting cards and flash cards

Help a learner

For learners moving on to high school. The tag shows a first name and gender. School shoes and stationery come first.

A gift may include

  • School shoes (check the school’s colour requirement)
  • A4 hardcover books and flip files
  • Pens, pencils, a ruler, maths set, glue and scissors
  • Pencil crayons
  • A whiteboard and markers

Each gift is matched to a person, so please bring it back with its tag. The tag is the link between you and the person you are shopping for.

Give to Tree of Hope

Can’t make it to the mall?
You can still give hope.

Your contribution goes towards Tree of Hope, our Christmas gifting initiative for the Ocean View community and surrounds, in partnership with Longbeach Mall, Fish Hoek Lions Club and Vigis Home of Hope.

Prefer to give a gift?

Visit the Tree of Hope at Longbeach Mall, claim a tag and buy a gift. Tree of Hope closes on 20 December 2026.

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In Partnership

Tree of Hope is made possible
by our partners.

Longbeach Mall

Longbeach Mall

Tree of Hope operates from Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek.

Fish Hoek Lions Club

Fish Hoek Lions Club

Volunteers from the Lions Club help to make sure every recipient receives a gift with care.

Vigis Home of Hope

Vigis Home of Hope

Volunteers from Vigis Home of Hope also help to make sure every recipient receives a gift with care.

Get Involved

There is a place for everyone
in Tree of Hope.

Give online, visit the Tree of Hope at Longbeach Mall, or help more people find out about it.

01
Give online

Make a contribution from wherever you are. Your contribution goes towards Tree of Hope.

02
Visit Longbeach Mall

Claim a tag at the Tree of Hope, buy a gift and bring it back with the tag within 72 hours.

03
Share the joy

Take a photo beside the Tree of Hope and share it with #TreeofHope, tagging @thegccfoundation and @long.beach_mall.

thegccfoundation.org  ·  @thegccfoundation  ·  @long.beach_mall
#TreeofHope  ·  #GCCFoundation

Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek
Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek
Longbeach Mall and GCC Foundation partnership
Where to Find Us

Longbeach Mall.
Where Tree of Hope
comes to life.

Tree of Hope operates from Longbeach Mall in Noordhoek. Shoppers scan a tag, buy a gift and hand it to a volunteer, who makes sure it reaches the right recipient.

Longbeach Mall is a partner in Tree of Hope, alongside Fish Hoek Lions Club and Vigis Home of Hope.

Visiting the Tree of Hope

Where: Longbeach Mall, Noordhoek
Until: 20 December 2026
Mall hours:
Mon to Fri: 09:00 to 18:00
Sat: 08:30 to 17:00
Sun and public holidays: 09:00 to 14:00
Need help? Ask any volunteer at the Tree of Hope.

Recommended shops at Longbeach Mall

  • Ackermans · Shop G66
  • Clicks · Shop G15
  • Dis-Chem · Shop G68
  • Foschini · Shop G19
  • Markham · Shop G52A
  • Milady’s · Shop G58
  • Mr Price · Shop G61
  • MRP Home · Shop G63
  • Peacock Tea & Coffee · Shop G71B
  • PEP · Shop G65
  • Pick n Pay Hypermarket · Shop W1
  • Sportscene · Shop G51
  • Tekkie Town · Shop G50
  • The Crazy Store · Shop G11A
  • The W’rite Shoppe · Shop G39
  • Truworths · Shop G23
  • Woolworths · Shop G25
  • Wordsworth Books · Shop G45

Each tag page also lists shops that suit that person.

Questions

What you need
to know before you give.

Is my payment secure?
Yes. All card payments are processed by PayFast, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified payment gateway. GCC never stores or sees your card details, because your payment is handled entirely on PayFast’s secure infrastructure.
Can I claim a tag online?
No. Tags are claimed in person at the Tree of Hope at Longbeach Mall, and each gift is brought back to the mall with its tag. If you cannot get there, you can still give through this page.
Do I get a tax receipt?
Yes, if you are a South African taxpayer. GCC is a SARS-approved Public Benefit Organisation with Section 18A status. Contributions of R250 and above qualify for a tax-deductible receipt, which we issue to your email address. Contributions made from outside South Africa are not eligible for Section 18A deductions.
How do I know where my money goes?
[CONFIRM: what online contributions fund, who shops for them and by when] Follow our social pages for updates.
Can I help in other ways?
Absolutely. Visit the Tree of Hope at Longbeach Mall, share the campaign with your friends and family, or email us at info@thegccfoundation.org and we will get in touch.
Can I give from outside South Africa?
Yes. PayFast accepts international cards. Select your currency in the giving widget and your payment will be converted to ZAR at a live exchange rate.
I want to give a different amount. Can I?
Yes. Select Other in the amount grid and enter any amount you like, as long as it comes to at least R10 once converted. For larger or corporate gifts, contact us at info@thegccfoundation.org and we will speak with you directly.

We do not have a marketing budget. We do not run awareness campaigns. We run pathways. Your gift is the reason they exist.