Winter Is Here. And Some Of The Most Vulnerable Among Us Are Freezing.

Winter has officially arrived in South Africa. And if you’ve been watching the news — the flooding, the rain, the destruction across our provinces — you already know that the most vulnerable are bearing the worst of it…including the ones who can’t ask for help.

The need: Thousands of pets and animals in need are facing this winter without shelter, warmth or protection. Through JustOneThing365, we’re running a focused blanket drive — because one blanket genuinely changes a life. Sometimes it saves one.

What to donate:

  • A blanket (new or used)
  • A cushion or towel
  • A dog bed or kennel
  • Anything that creates warmth and comfort for a pet in need

 

How to donate: Drop-off at your nearest animal shelter. Google / FB ‘animal shelter rescue + your area.

And if after trying that (and variations) and you still can’t find anything, pop me an IG / FB message.
For financial donations > banking details here.
Please use REF: Blanket (your name/surname).

How to share: When you donate — share it. Tag us (@JustOneThing365) on Instagram & Facebook.

NOTE this isn’t about showing off BUT because when your people and our tribe see someone actively do something that makes a difference, they want to get contribute.

That’s how one blanket becomes a thousand.

We’ll reshare every single one.

How to involve your business: If your organisation wants to run a collection point, reach out to us directly at petra@petralaranjo.co.za. JustOneThing365 will tag and share your business as a #BrandThatCares — because your community deserves to know that about you.

The closing invitation: You don’t need skills or credentials or courage – you just need the willingness to act – to do just one thing. 

→ Share this post. Tag a friend. Do the thing.

#JustOneThing365 #WinterBlanketDrive #PetsInNeed #919FM #WellbeingWednesday

Written by Petra Laranjo

Hello, my name is Petra, a Clarity and Confidence Coach, Personal Brand specialist, inspirational speaker, author of 'Living On Purpose' self-help and career development book, founder of the JustOneThing365 social impact non-profit and #rescuedogmom.

13th May 2026

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