Local Flood Victims benefit from $115K donation
Cordell McClure
Victims of flooding as a result of heavy downpours in Central and South Trinidad now have access to over $100,000 worth of funds. The money was donated by Republic Bank Limited and will be accessed through the Red Cross Society and the Foundation for Enhancement and Enrichment of Life (FEEL).
The money donated, forms part of the Bank Disaster Relief Fund, which is geared towards providing much needed assistance to the Haiti rebuilding Cause as well as local flood victims.
In a media release issued by the Bank, , General Manager, Group Marketing and Communications, Anna-María García-Brooks is quoted as saying, “In view of the recent damage in Central and South Trinidad caused by floodwater, many homes have been affected, with close to 500 families desperately seeking shelter. With crops being washed away and livestock being killed, many of these families’ primary sources of income have been adversely affected, leaving hundreds within our National community in an unfortunate situation.”
According to the release, the Bank encouraged customers and staff members at all its branches to contribute toward the Relief Fund, which has to date raised over TT$ 2 Million.
“If we can help restore a sense of stability to these families in need, then together we can make a positive difference in their lives and take definite steps toward reversing the damage caused by the flooding,” García-Brooks added.
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Local Flood Victims Get $115K Boost from Republic Bank
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Wednesday September 8, 2010: With contributions of $100,000 to the Red Cross Society and $15,000 to the Foundation for Enhancement and Enrichment of Life (FEEL), Republic Bank intensified its ongoing drive to assist those affected by the spate of flooding due to torrential rains in Central and South Trinidad.
This latest move follows in the same vein as the Bank’s well-received fundraising effort – The Republic Bank Disaster Relief Fund – to provide much needed assistance to the Haiti rebuilding Cause as well as local flood victims.
Throughout its 40 Branches in Trinidad and Tobago, the Bank has successfully encouraged customers and staff members alike to contribute toward the Relief Fund, which has to date raised over TT$ 2 Million.
Commenting on the Bank’s recent decision, General Manager, Group Marketing and Communications, Anna-María García-Brooks said “In view of the recent damage in Central and South Trinidad caused by floodwater, many homes have been affected, with close to 500 families desperately seeking shelter. With crops being washed away and livestock being killed, many of these families’ primary sources of income have been adversely affected, leaving hundreds within our National community in an unfortunate situation.”
“We continue to be deeply saddened by these reports and we believe that is our duty as an organisation committed to social responsibility to support the fundraising efforts of humanitarian associations like the Red Cross Society and FEEL.”
“If we can help restore a sense of stability to these families in need, then together we can make a positive difference in their lives and take definite steps toward reversing the damage caused by the flooding,” García-Brooks added.
The public is asked to continue sending in donations, either through the Republic Bank Disaster Relief Fund, account # 180 482 532 501, or to donate items to the T&T Red Cross Society and FEEL.
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