Caribbean Cement Firm Restricted has invested greater than $7.7 million by way of an Emergency Catastrophe Aid Fund to help communities in Jamaica impacted by the latest passage of Hurricane Beryl.
The funds are being made accessible by way of the corporate’s final mum or dad, Cemex, and have been used to offer packages of non-perishable meals gadgets, sheets of zinc, zinc screws and plyboards. Portions of cement have additionally been allotted to the communities.
Over 100 households within the communities of Harbour View in St. Andrew, Trench City in Kingston, Woodside in Clarendon, and 11 Miles in Bull Bay, St. Thomas have benefited thus far.
Commenting on the donations following the handover of the supplies and meals gadgets on the Denbigh Church of the Nazarene in Woodside, Clarendon on July 9, CCCL Managing Director, Mr. Jorge Martinez expressed satisfaction on the work accomplished by the crew to make sure the wants of the communities have been met.
“It is a vital step in our efforts to help the communities in want, particularly with the response time that we did. The dedication displayed by our crew is really commendable, guaranteeing that important assets attain those that want them most. We stay dedicated to creating a significant influence within the lives of others,” he mentioned.
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In the meantime, Social Influence Specialist, Mr. Jerome Cowans expressed delight in being part of a company that shows compassion for its communities.
“It’s inspiring to witness firsthand the optimistic change that Carib Cement is making within the individuals’s lives, and I look ahead to persevering with our social influence mission,” he mentioned.
In response to the corporate’s efforts, Pastor of the Denbigh Church of the Nazarene, Mr. Carlton Bryan, famous that the church in addition to the group have been grateful for CCCL’s help. The church was important in reaching these individuals adversely affected by Hurricane Beryl.
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“We all know that individuals from this group have been affected, as in different parishes, however the response by Carib Cement to provide again to this group makes us eternally grateful,” he mentioned.
For his half, group facilitator and resident of 11 Miles Bull Bay, Mr. Lamar Clarke additionally expressed gratitude to CCCL for the help to the group.
“We’re grateful as a result of a couple of individuals acquired displaced from their houses and usually they must rebuild earlier than they’ll re-enter their houses so the help is welcomed in order that individuals can return to normalcy,” he famous.
