Sons & Daughters of
Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique (SDGCPM) continues to provide
assistance the Queen Elizabeth Home in Grenada.
SDGCPM, a non-profit organization comprising of nationals of
Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique who live in the New York Tri-State
Region, recently held a fund-raising barbecue to help the Children of the QE
Home.
It was a very well attended
event, and we thank everyone who contributed to this effort, and
look forward to their continued support. Two members of our Executive,
while on vacation in Grenada delivered a check of USD1, 500 to Ms. Marion Pierre, Director of
the home on July 11, 2011.
We are a non-political
organization whose mission is to bring together, those nationals and their
Spouses over the age of 35 years, for social events and activities. The
organization also seeks to assist its members and other Tri-State
nationals whenever special needs are presented and approved by the general
body.
The organization has about 35
active members which includes an executive body. The organization’s
election of officers, budget and policies are determined at its annual
general meeting.
For the past five years,
SDGCPM has achieved its annual financial goals through a variety of
fund-raising and social events such as Barbecues, Dances, Bus Rides, and
Recreational Evenings. We also assisted numerous families with health care
and bereavement costs. To date, we have donated more than $15,000 to families
in the New York Metropolitan area as well as Grenada, Carriacou & Petite
Martinique.
In August 2010, two members of
the Group visited the Queen Elizabeth Home in Tempe, St. Georges, Grenada, and
met with the Caregivers to assess their immediate needs. On their return, they
provided a report to Sons & Daughters Organization, and the
organization pledged to provide assistance to the Home.
On the afternoon of November
21, 2010, the group assembled and packed six barrels of food, clothing,
toys, books, school supplies, first aid supplies, and hygiene products for
the children of the Queen Elizabeth Home. We were very impressed by the
amount of donations we received from members and friends.
The barrels arrived in Grenada
just before Christmas and Ms. Estella Charles of the Organization
visited the home on Monday, December 20, 2010 to ensure the barrels were
well received, and to bring Seasons Greetings from the NY based
Organization.
SDGCPM will also like to commend Ms. Marion Pierre, and
her staff for the wonderful job they are doing with the children of the QE
Home. We are very happy to be able to assist, and to bring some joy and
happiness to the children and we hope to have an ongoing relationship with
the QE home.
SOURCE: Sons & Daughters of Grenada, Carriacou & Petite Martinique
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