THE Guyana Relief Council (GRC) Thursday received a $1.1M donation from GRC’s Florida Inc., yesterday,at the GRC’s head office, Thirst Park. 

Present at the presentation yesterday were Chairman of the GRC, Mrs. Yvonne Hinds, along with Treasurer of the Council, Barbara Waldrond, and representative from GRC’s Florida Inc., Ms. Agnes Mundal, along with other officials of GRC.
Speaking at the handing over ceremony, Ms Waldrond noted that this donation was a yearly gesture which GRC’s Florida Inc. raises through a dance and dinner.
She noted that the GRC will use the acquired funds to carry out their yearly operations, which entails assisting needy persons, and other relief programmes.
In brief remarks, Ms. Mundal said that this year they gained a little more through the dinner and dance than they had done in previous years.
She assured that they will continue to be supportive of the GRC in Guyana because they are aware of the great work which this body carries out locally.
“We are working alongside the Diaspora in Florida to develop funds so that more needy families and so forth can benefit from the works of the GRC,” Ms. Mundal added.
Meanwhile, Chairman of the GRC, Mrs. Yvonne Hinds expressed profound thanks to Florida Inc. for their consistent support, even as she looks forward for their continued assistance.
In closing, she stated that, “I’m proud of the GRC’s Florida Inc. for encouraging the Diaspora to give back to their fellow Guyanese back home.”

(Navendra Seoraj)