THE Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire Insurance Company Limited, on Thursday, lent a helping hand to “A Sanctuary for Children’s Home” by donating food and cleaning supplies along with school bags packed with stationery.This is in keeping with various activities planned to commemorate the Insurance giant’s 150th anniversary of providing excellent insurance services to the nation. The Hand-in-Hand Mutual Fire, said it is pleased to give back to the communities, particularly the youths, underprivileged and differently abled.
“A Sanctuary for Children’s Home” is located on the Soesdyke, Linden Highway and operated by Mr. & Mrs. Smith along with a staff. The home came into existence since 2005. They currently have seven children resident.

At the presentation was a former resident of the home, Mr. Barakaat Wilson, who is now a 24-year-old University of Guyana student.

Mr. Wilson started living at the home since he was 14 years old and through the generosity of the Smiths he is now in his final year reading for a Diploma in Computer Science.