SOCIAL Protection Minister Amna Ally presented a number of items to fire victim, Tonya George, at the Social Protection Ministry, Lamaha Street, Georgetown office on Wednesday.
The mother of four and grandmother of a one-year-old was drawn to tears by the good gesture. Aside from losing her home, only recently George also lost her husband.

The mid-morning fire occurred Sunday last at the Lot 3C Tucville Terrace home. The fire was suspected to be electrical in origin and began while George was downstairs. She and her family were able to evacuate the building during the blaze.

On Wednesday, the distressed mother received a food voucher to shop at Bounty, a mattress, and other household items from the Ministry of Social Protection. The assistance was geared at helping the young mother to return to some state of normalcy in life.
Following the loss of her husband three weeks prior to the fire, George was left to provide for herself, her children ages seven to 17 and her one-year-old grand-daughter.
These tragedies have left the young woman in a traumatic state and she is currently receiving counselling to get over her problems.

The United Bridge Building Commission, located at 81 John Street, Campbellville, is currently housing the mother and her family.
The United Bridge Building Commission’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Bonita Montague said efforts are being made to get other organisations such as Food For the Poor and The Guyana Relief Council to render assistance to the George’s family.

In addition to items donated, the Ministry of Housing will provide the woman with a house lot to build a new home.
Minister Ally expressed her sadness at George’s losses in the fire and the loss of her husband and assured her that things will get better with time.

“I thank God for sparing my life and bringing me here today,” a thankful George said as she received the items from Minister Ally.

Montague is pleading with organisations and the general public to help George and her family in any small way they can, since it will go a far way in aiding her recovery.
Anyone interested in helping George can contact her on telephone number
644-4124.