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In a continuous effort to improve the quality of the lives of persons living in their neighborhood,Jonas Siegenthaler Capitals Jersey, the Kwakwani community developers group yesterday made a small but notable contribution to two families,Daniel Sprong Penguins Jersey, who suffered losses due to fires.Fire victim Annette Lindie (left) receives a financial package from a member of the NDC.Kwakwani is a community located approximately 60 miles on the outskirts of Linden in Region Ten. The community has a populace of at least 5,Dennis Maruk Capitals Jersey,000 persons.According to the head of the group,Rick Nash Rangers Jersey, Carl Liverpool,Brett Hull Red Wings Jersey, the contribution was made possible through a fund raising activity.He said that the board which comprises of fifteen persons,Guy Lafleur Canadiens Jersey, who are also members of the Neighbourhood Democratic Council (NDC),Alexander Semin Canadiens Jersey, hosted a calypso show.“We would usually have these fundraisers and whatever money we collect will go towards a cause that will benefit people living in Kwakwani,Valtteri Filppula Lightning Jersey, in this case two families that are basically homeless”.“The first fire destroyed the home of Donald Lindie who was living with his wife and child. Six days later,Tyler Johnson Lightning Jersey, this incident was followed by another fire that occurred at the home of Annette Lindie, a single mother with two children. Although the donations are not much it’s a start because we plan to volunteer in helping these persons to rebuild their homes and lives in whatever way we can.”Liverpool explained.Liverpool said that many sectors of the community have received assistance from the NDC.“We assist in all kinds of ways. We have built and repaired school furniture and done and will continue to do anything that will positively impact the lives of those living in Kwakwani.”Fire victim Donald Lindie receives a donation from another NDC official. |
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