TOMEICKA Patterson has been the recipient of a stove and refrigerator, generously donated by the furniture megastore Courts Guyana yesterday as part of its partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

At the handing-over ceremony, held at Courts Guyana Main Street Office, Roberta Ferguson, Public Relations Officer, explained that the company has recently partnered with Habitat for Humanity to assist in Habitat’s provision of homes for those who live in extreme poverty.

Speaking specifically about the donation made to Tomeicka Patterson, Ferguson noted that Patterson is a survivor of domestic violence, and in the initial stages, Courts came on board with other companies to assist with the repairs done to her home. “Unfortunately the home was destroyed by fire, leaving Patterson and her daughter homeless.”

The Habitat for Humanity Representative noted that the entity was very thankful for the donation made to Patterson, and said Habitat’s members also thank Courts Guyana Limited for partnering with them on this project.

She noted as well that Habitat would like to encourage continuation of the partnership as the organisation seeks to provide housing to persons in extreme poverty.

Tomeicka Patterson expressed her heartfelt gratitude to both organisations for their generous assistance. She explained how much this gesture would improve life for her daughter and herself, and said the tragedy of the fire, which occurred not long after the building had been completed, had devastated her.

New millionaires Vaunda Wayne and Alicia Henry also received symbolic cheques, after participating and winning a Mabe Appliance promotion. In March Courts launched an Appliance Promotion wherein customers who shopped any Mabe appliance from March 25th to May 10th were entered to be one of two lucky customers to win $1M each in prizes of their choice.
(Rebecca Ganesh)