Digicel Foundation brings Christmas goodies to Franklyn Town

Children in Franklyn Town, Kingston were among scores of youngsters who were selected by Digicel employees to participate in employer-funded Christmas treats.

Under a Digicel Foundation Employee Community Christmas Funding programme, staff members received cash grants of $30,000 to stage fun activities in a community of their choice.

Over 50 children in Franklyn Town were gifted toys, ice cream, pizza and goodie bags stacked with snacks, courtesy of the Franklin Town Church of God and Digicel.

Pastor of the church, Reverend Claude Ellis, said, "Amidst the recent reports of violence, the Franklin Town Church of God remains a fortress of hope and joy to the kids, shut-ins, and those in need. We remain committed to our being our brothers' and our sisters' keeper, and we're thankful for corporations like Digicel and the Digicel Foundation that continue to enable us to brighten the smiles of our boys and girls, especially at this time."

CEO for the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels, said that the entity was thrilled and humbled to give back to its employees "so that they're enabled to make a difference in their communities, especially at this time of year".

"Now more than ever, we all need a little reminder to give love to each other, and we're happy we could do so. Thanks to everyone who applied, and may your light so shine in communities near and far," she said.

In addition to the Christmas treat, the social concern arm of the church also distributed 53 care packages to the elderly, shut-ins, and those in need in and around the Franklyn Town community. There were also donations from the Church of the Rock, based in Maryland, USA.