Basseterre, St. Kitts, January 13, 2021 (RSCNPF): The lives of persons in need continue to be touched by the National Intervention Team (NIT) as their care package initiative remains operational. The NIT kicked off their community engagement activities for 2021 by showing three residents how much they were concerned about their wellbeing through the programme.
The team decided to give a care package to Rhonda Warner of Sandy Point to assist with her transition into her new home. Ms. Warner, whose previous residence was in a severe state of disrepair, had a new house built for her and her children. The construction of the new house was made possible through the generous contributions of local business persons, as well as citizens and residents in the Federation and nationals in the diaspora.
Joseph Gerald of St. Johnston Village and Persephanie Pike of Sandy Point who are elderly persons in need also received care packages. These persons were chosen based on recommendations from individuals in the community during the team’s regular engagements.
Head of the NIT, Inspector Rosemarie Isles-Joseph, said that the care packages continue to be funded internally with each member of the team contributing to purchase supplies.
“When we started this thing, we decided to do it every month and we will continue…we give it to anyone within the community that is in need of assistance…Every time we get paid, we use our own money, the ten of us put money together and this is what we do,” said the Inspector.
She added that the team has committed to making this a part of their ongoing contribution to communities around the island for 2021.
]]>Basseterre, St. Kitts, December 21st, 2020 (ZIZ News) A woman in Sandy Point and her family are now enjoying life in a new home donated by local businessmen, the government, and members of the community.
Jason Davis tells us more.
For 8 years Rhonda warner and her 3 children have lived in less than ideal conditions.
But after a conversation with local businessman Robelto “Tango” Glasgow her life has changed for the better.
Mr. Glasgow in collaboration with fellow businessmen Carlton Dupont and Leroy Powell set out to improve her living conditions and that culminated with a new home being presented on Sunday.
During the presentation ceremony Mr. Glasgow called on the authorities to assist Miss Warner by putting the deed to the property in her name.
Parliamentary Representative for the area, the Hon. Shawn Richards commended Mr. Glasgow for taking the lead on this initiative to improve Miss Warner’s life.
In expressing gratitude to everyone who contributed Miss Warner said she is most grateful to God who had a guiding hand in the whole process.
Following the ceremony Miss Warner cut the ribbon to her new home and was given a short tour of the building.
The project was completed with the assistance of the community and benefactors on Facebook.
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