CARING for Others Inc, a United States-based non-governmental organisation (NGO), yesterday held a clothing drive in which 200 residents of Tiger Bay received brand name clothing, footwear and hats through the agency of its local representatives.

Shabakie Fernandes, its Guyana representative, said the NGO teamed up with the Lions Club to distribute brand new clothing to children, adults and the elderly in Tiger Bay as a way of giving back to the community. She said that only quality clothing were distributed, and the gifts were well received by residents, who were grateful for the gesture and showed up in their numbers to benefit from the exercise.

The activity started at 10:30 hrs, but word got around, and within minutes the place was crowded. Everyone received something of quality and departed the venue pleased, Fernandes said. She added that clothes for babies, toddlers, teenagers, adults and even the elderly were distributed, and it is just part of the NGO’s community outreach programme.
Similar exercises were held in Linden, Pomeroon, Golden Grove and Ithaca.

Caring For Others Inc is a human services organization that was established in November 2001. It provides meaningful improvement in the quality of life and economic opportunity for low-income individuals and families.

Founded by Eslene Richmond-Shockley of Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara, the organisation is on a mission to help eradicate poverty around the world by feeding, educating, clothing and housing one family at a time.

Richmond-Shockley was motivated to start this organisation because of her personal experiences while growing up in poverty as a child. As a result, she wanted to give back and restore hope to others.

By Michel Outridge

Photos, compliments of Shabakie Fernandes.