FREEPORT, Grand Bahama — The Freeport Container Port recently made financial donations to four local organisations that are making a positive impact on young people in Grand Bahama, The Tribune reported on Thursday, May 6, in an article written by Denise Maycock.
Hutchinson Ports FCP officials made cheque presentations on Wednesday, April 14, to Reach Out Youth Organisation (ROYO), the YMCA, Special Olympics, and the Falcons’ Boys Club.
The donations are a part of an ongoing corporate commitment to help strengthen Grand Bahama communities and, by extension, the growth and development of an even better Bahamas.
“These organisations impressively and positively impact residents throughout the Bahamas, particularly the young people in Grand Bahama,” the company said in a press statement. “Today’s youth are our future leaders, and some are very likely future managers and workers at Freeport Container Port (FCP) and Freeport Harbour Company (FHC).
“We have a longstanding relationship with many of the community initiatives and when called upon to assist we are simply guided by our corporate obligations. We truly wish these organisations continued success and commend the leaders for their relentless dedication.”
Dudley Seide, of ROYO, was appreciative of the donation.
“This will go a very long way in assisting us with our continued effort in giving back to the wider community,” said Mr Seide, who is planning a major giveaway at his group’s community centre at 10 a.m. on May 24 of food and supplies to assist 1,000 families.
“So, on behalf of Katie Seide (ROYO vice president), the countless families, residents in Grand Bahama we want to say a heartfelt thank you to the Container Port. They put their money where their mouth is and they believe in helping the community and that’s what they did today in making this donation to Reach Out Youth Organisation,” he said.
YMCA Executive Director Karon Pinder-Johnson said the Freeport Container Port and Freeport Harbour Company have been very supportive of the Y for many years. She commended the entities for coming forward at this time after Hurricane Dorian, and through the pandemic to assist them.
“We are just so thankful,” she said.
Falcons Boys Club Director Darrin Rolle is pleased that FCP and FHC made a monetary donation to the organisation as it seeks to continue development of the Champs Community Centre. See complete story in The Tribune at http://www.tribune242.com/news/2021/may/06/container-port-donations-help-young-grand-bahamian/
