THE New Amsterdam Lions Club, in an act of benevolence, donated complete school outfits to 20 schoolchildren in the Berbice township and its environs.
Coordinator and third Vice-President Donna Austin told the media, at the handing over in their Vryman’s Erven Den last Friday, that, while the annual event is in recognition of education being the key to one’s success, the organisation has utilised the opportunity to contribute to  such an improvement.
She noted that, when a child is properly attired with the necessary tools, he/she is much more comfortable and is more apt to learn.
Club President Samuel Singh said members of the international organisation were asked to sponsor two children who were in dire need of help from their respective communities.
Additionally, he said funds were garnered from bar-b-que sales and a donation of US$200 was received from businessman Sherlock Sohan and G$5,000 from the Buxton Restoration Committee.