Deloitte Donates $40K Of Items To Families
14 families in need will receive an all-encompassing holiday cheer experience with the help of a $40,000 donation from Deloitte Bermuda, that was used to purchase items such as vouchers for electricity, gas and groceries, gifts for the children, a holiday meal for each family and more.
“The donation was used to purchase vouchers for electricity, gas and groceries, as well as childrens’ gift hampers for each family,” the company explained.
“Additionally, to provide a complete festive experience, a portion of the funds was used to purchase Christmas stockings and a holiday meal for each of the families.
Rachelle Frisby, Partner & Co-Chair of the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee, said: “Staff were grouped into teams and assigned to specific families.
“They purchased items from a wish list provided by each family, including dolls, toy cars/trucks, action figures, outdoor sports items, games, and arts and crafts. Once the items were purchased, team members enthusiastically used their gift-wrapping skills to ensure that these presents, as well as stocking stuffer items, were creatively packaged.”
John Johnston, Chief Executive Officer, Bermuda and Caribbean Region stated, “The partners and staff of Deloitte Bermuda feel privileged to be able to bring some holiday relief to families in need.
“The past year has taught all of us the importance of compassion and looking out for those in our community who might need a helping hand. We commend the Family Centre on its important work in Bermuda, and are pleased to support its Christmas holiday initiative this year.”
The Family Centre was founded in 1990 to strengthen families and support systems to create a healthier Bermuda for our children. They provide early intervention services, counselling and support services.
Susan Richardson, Director of Counselling Services, responded to Deloitte’s giving with the following statement, “You have certainly made our day as we hear of Deloitte’s giving of $40,000 towards 14 Family Centre client families in our “Adopt A Family” programme. Family Centre staff are humbled by this gift for families.”
Family Centre’s Executive Director, Dr. Sandy De Silva stated, “Deloitte staff have yet again shown their enormous generosity for those in need during the holiday season. They have helped to ensure that multiple families who receive Family Centre counselling services are stabilized this season through having support to buy groceries and other essentials, while also being able to place gifts for children under the tree for that special Christmas morning moment.
“The family recipients are filled with gratitude and, most of all, hope, to know that partners such as Deloitte in our own community care about their wellbeing and whether they can actually enjoy the holidays despite the daily challenges they face.”
Dr. De Silva added that “this type of kindness shown to neighbours is priceless as the ripple effects help to strengthen communities and thus the country. Thank you Deloitte for being a special partner in helping to strengthen vulnerable families in Bermuda this holiday season!”
