NEW Thriving Chinese Restaurant handed over $1M to Guyana Relief Council (GRC) last Tuesday.
The handing over took place at the Main Street eating house as it celebrated its first anniversary. The sum represented the proceeds from ticket sales for the Chinese Food Festival that was sponsored by GRC and hosted by New Thriving on April 25.
Chairperson of the GRC, Mrs. Yvonne Hinds accepted the cheque and expressed gratitude for the noble gesture.
“New Thriving is giving back,” she remarked, thanking the owners, Mr. and Mrs. Zhoa, for their generosity.
She said it was a tangible reflection of them being corporate citizens with social consciences.
Hinds also said the New Thriving building, the ambience and excellent service have made Guyana proud and wished the business continued success in future.
The annual GRC fund-raiser has been ongoing since 2003.
GRC is a non-profit organisation which aims to relieve people of all races, colours and creeds affected by any kind of disaster, with the motto ‘Caring and Sharing’.