Kingston, Jamaica: The children at Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home benefitted from donations of toys, books, clothing and toiletries from the staff at The Trade Board Limited (TBL), an Agency of the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
Trade Administrator and CEO of The Trade Board Limited, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake, who was present at the handover, disclosed that the items donated came from personal contributions by The TBL employees. He expressed that the TBL’s Corporate Social Responsibility Programme focuses on education and the environment with the understanding that public-private partnerships are critical to the sustainability of entities such as these. It is our belief that children are the future and our support can help them to tap into the greatness they possess”. Dr. Blake further committed to providing a multi-purpose printer in the near future which is much needed.
Ms. Marcia Tucker, Manager at Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home, expressed her gratitude for The TBL’s visit and the donations. She stated, “We at the Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home appreciate The Trade Board Limited for selecting us and providing these much needed resources. This is how we survive as a children’s home, through the kind heart and donations from public bodies, private sector companies, churches and individuals”.
Ms. Alicia Wilmot, Caregiver and Nurse Aide at the home, provided The TBL staff who visited with a tour of the institution which included the Leigh’s Learning Centre, dormitory and kitchen. This enabled the Trade Administrator and CEO, Dr. (Maj. Ret’d) Hugh Blake to participate in a mathematics lesson and a motivational talk with adolescents, many of whom wanted to become a solider.
The brainchild behind this initiative, Roshane Reid, Director of Public Education and Public Relations, expressed that additional corporate social responsibility initiatives will be activated in the 2023/2024 financial year. “Easter, like Christmas, is a very special time of the year. This season represents faith, hope and triumph, and that is exactly what we want to inspire in these children. This donation is very personal and meaningful to us here at TBL because it was done from the pockets of staff members who gave willingly”, she said.
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