Roseau, Dominica, 11 December 2020 – The resident of the Grotto Home for the Homeless recently received a much-needed donation aimed at making their lives a little more comfortable.
The non- profit organization whose main focus is on the less fortunate and destitute relies mainly on donations and two of its programmes got a boost with funds from regional bank, CIBC FirstCaribbean.
The bank’s Country Head, Stephan Lander recently donated the funds to matron of the facility Christmar St. John Ogebalugo, which will go towards the home’s Diaper Drive Programme as well as its sustainable farming project at their new facility at Bellevue Rawle.
Mr. Lander expressed delight in making the presentation noting that the bank decided not to host their usual Christmas parties and celebrations across their businesses this year and instead donate some of the funds for those events to charitable causes.
Ms. Christmar St. John Ogebalugo explained that currently the majority of the occupants of the home are elderly with various health problems. Due to this, she said the organisation decided to pursue a Diaper Drive to mediate costs.
She said the donation “could not have come at a better time. On behalf of the board members and the residents of the Grotto Home, this is greatly appreciated and will go a long way.”
Individuals and organizations willing to donate to the Grotto Home for the Homeless may do so by contacting them on 448-8747 or 614-5382
Captions: County Head, Stephen Lander presents Matron of the Grotto Home for Homeless, Christmar St. John Ogebalugo with check.
About CIBC FirstCaribbean
CIBC FirstCaribbean is a relationship bank offering a full range of market leading financial services through our Corporate and Investment Banking, Retail and Business Banking and Wealth Management segments. We are located in sixteen (16) countries around the Caribbean, providing the banking services through approximately 2,900 employees in 64 branches and offices. We are one of the largest regionally listed financial services institutions in the English and Dutch speaking Caribbean, with US$12 billion in assets and market capitalization of US$3 billion. We also have a representative office in Hong Kong providing business development, relationship management and fund administration. The face of banking is changing throughout the world and CIBC FirstCaribbean intends to lead these changes with the expertise, integrity and knowledge gained from banking in the Caribbean since 1836.
CIBC FirstCaribbean is a member of the CIBC Group. CIBC is a leading Canadian-based global financial institution with 11 million personal banking and business clients. Through our three major business units – Retail and Business Banking, Wealth Management and Capital Markets – CIBC offers a full range of products and services through its comprehensive electronic banking network, branches and offices across Canada with offices in the United States and around the world.
