Mrs. Celestine John handing over cheque to
Commissioner Lauraine Gumbs
On Friday March 19, 2021, the Manager of the British Overseas Territories Open Campus Sites, Dr. Phyllis Fleming-Banks, and President of the Anglican Church Women Association (ACWA), Mrs. Celestine John, presented a cheque in the amount of EC$1709.90 to the Commissioner of Social Development, Ms. Lauraine Gumbs.
The cheque represented funds donated by the attendees of the International Women’s Day Service held on March 8, 2021, at Pro-Cathedral of St. Mary’s, in support of the Foster Care Programme.
On receiving the donation, Commissioner of Social Development, Ms. Lauraine Gumbs, said: “We are so grateful for this generous contribution. It is always heartwarming when the most vulnerable among us are remembered. These funds will go a long way in assisting with the Foster Care Programme. Thank you to everyone who contributed. We, as a Department, are truly grateful.”
ACWA President, Mrs. Celestine John, was also elated by the generous love offering. She posited, “It is always more blessed to give than receive. ACWA is delighted to be part of such an initiative. We wish them the very best with the Foster Care Programme.”
Dr. Fleming-Banks also expressed her appreciation to all the attendees at the service. She stated: “We owe a debt of gratitude to those who take care of the most vulnerable among us. We will continue to partner with the Department of Social Development as all of us, who are able, have a responsibility to assist those who need help. Thanks to everyone who contributed.”
Persons in the community are being encouraged to make contributions to the Department of Social Development to support the various programmes. The Department of Social Development can be reached by telephone at 264-497-2317.
– Press Release
March 24, 2021
