Banks DIH donates $6.5M to 27 community groups

Some $6.5 million has been disbursed by the Banks DIH Limited disbursed to 27 community groups last Friday.
Delivering remarks at the handing over event was Banks DIH Finance Director, Deonarain Seepaul highlighted that as the company celebrates its 70th Year, the event has for 42 years been a fixture in the company’s yearly commitment, following the Senior Citizens Luncheon, hosted on March 1.
“We are proud of our ongoing efforts to support and uplift our communities, and we look forward to continuing this important initiative in honor of those who give selflessly in uplifting lives, supporting vulnerable groups and strengthening the social aspect of our society,” said company spokesperson, Sonya Forrester.
Sister Jules Mathews from St John’s Bosco Boy’s Orphanage took to the lecture to express thanks on behalf of the recipients, to Banks DIH Limited for their ongoing support and commitment.

The donations were presented to the organizations by Chairman/Managing Director of the company, Clifford Reis.
This year’s ceremony was held in the Rotunda and the donations were disbursed to Missionaries of Charity, St. Andrew’s Kirk, The Scout Association of Guyana, Girls Guides Association, St. John’s Ambulance Brigade, The Guyana Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), Uncle Eddie’s Home, Salvation Army, Gentlewomen’s Relief Association, St. George’s Cathedral, St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital, Guyana Red Cross Society, Guyana Society for the Blind, Guyana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, St. Thomas Mores Conference Society of the St Vincent De Paul, St. Philip’s Parish Church, St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. George’s Finance Committee, Dharm Shala, Guyana Sanathan Dharma Maha Saba, Shaheed’s Boys and Girls Orphanage, St. John’s Bosco Boy’s Orphanage, Ruimveldt Children’s Home and Care Centre, Our Lady of the Mount RC Church, and Our Lady of the Mount Charities.
The event was also attended by Members of the Board of Directors along with other senior executive staff members.