MMP Foundation for Excellence assists Albion fire victims
The MMP Foundation for Excellence handed over $50,000 worth of groceries and a cheque for $100,000 to the children of Shennisa Willie, whose house went up in flames on Tuesday last at High Reef Albion, Corentyne, Berbice.
Willie, who is a teacher, attached to the rehabilitation centre at the Port Mourant Primary School, along with her family, lost all of their household and personal items as a result of the devastating fire which ripped through the rented wooden structure the family occupied.
Members of the Foundation during the handing over ceremony on Friday
However, the teacher, who is expecting her sixth child, was unable to accept the generous donation due to her hospitalisation from a fall. Her children received the donation on her behalf at a simple ceremony at the Port Mourant Primary School on Friday. From her hospital bed, she expressed gratitude to the MMP Foundation for Excellence on the timely donation while stressing that it will go a long way. At the handing over ceremony, members of the Foundation expressed their commitment to continue assisting persons in need and those who have suffered as a result of disasters.
Treasurer of the non-governmental organisation, David Brigbhukan, said the Foundation thought about the initiative after learning about the fire.
Secretary of the Foundation, La Donna Ann Nero said the donation is timely and expressed confidence that the family will stand on its feet once again. On this note, she stated that the MMP Foundation will continue to assist people in need despite race, colour or creed.
The initiative was the brainchild of the founder and Chairman of the Foundation, Mohabir Persaud.
He further stated that MMP Foundation for Excellence will continue its humanitarian mission to assist underprivileged children and families with the basic necessities required for livelihood and the completion of a sound secondary education.
The MMP Foundation for Excellence will host a floodlight cricket competition and after party on April 28, as a fundraiser.
Funds garnered from this event will envision the successful completion of the Foundation’s work programme for 2018, as well as the contribution to the payment of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) fees for 100 students who will be selected from less fortunate families.
