Republic Bank spreads Christmas cheer

As part of its community outreach initiative, the Republic Bank last Friday donated a total of $30 500 to 11 charitable organisations whose work positively impact on hundreds of persons throughout the island.

Among the recipients were the Dorothy Hopkin Centre for the Disabled, the Grenada Foundation for Needy Students, Cadrona Home for the Aged, Rotary Club Grenada East Vosh Eye Care Programme, the GRENCODA Books & Uniform Programme, and the Grenada National Council for the Disabled.
 

Eleven charitable organisations receive
their donations from Republic Bank.

Chronic diseases such as cancer, kidney, diabetes, heart and hypertension are becoming increasingly prevalent among society and persons battling such diseases will also benefit through the umbrella organisations, viz. the Grenada Heart Foundation, Grenada Cancer Society, Grenada National Patient Kidney Foundation, Grenada Diabetes Foundation as well as the CHORES Support Group in Grenada, all of which received donations.

A statement from the bank said that the contributions were in keeping with “the true spirit of seasonal giving”.

During the ceremony, Managing Director of Republic Bank, Mr. Keith Johnson, said: “Republic Bank remains committed to assisting organisations such as yours. Our annual Christmas contribution to your various organisations is an expression of our unwavering commitment to giving back to the communities we serve.”

Expressing thanks on behalf of the charities was Mr. Darnley Charles, President of the Cadrona Home for the Aged. Mr. Charles thanked the bank for pledging the annual gesture to the beneficiaries, despite the tough economic times. (LS)