DIGICEL DONATES $3 MILLION TO MUSTARD SEED

Mobile operator Digicel has donated $3 million to Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) to assist in the restoration of Martha’s House, a home for abandoned children afflicted with HIV/AIDS, which was severely damaged by fire last month. Digicel Jamaica CEO, Mark Linehan made the cheque presentation to Father Gregory Ramkisoon, MSC Founder, during a tour of the MSC headquarters on Wednesday, May 20.

“Digicel has a long history of supporting the Mustard Seed Community,” said Linehan. “And we’re pleased to be in a position, yet again, to assist them, especially now, in their hour of need. Our contribution will assist in rebuilding Martha's House so that once again it can become home to the children who once lived here.“ Last month, Digicel employees donated food supplies and toiletries for the displaced children, as part of a wider effort to bring some normalcy back to their lives.

Father Gregory Ramkisoon, Founder of the Mustard Seed Communities, expressed gratitude for the support. “Mustard Seed Communities is very thankful to Digicel for its generosity” he commented. “They were on hand to offer assistance immediately after the disaster, with food, clothing and comfort for the children, and they continue to support us now as we prepare to rebuild.”

Also present were Digicel employees who once again donated toys, clothes and toiletries to the children.

The damage to the home and its contents –which were uninsured, is estimated at JA $18,500,000.00 Persons are encourage to donate online at http://www.mustardseed.com/ or directly to Mustard Seed Community Jamaica office at: 1 Mahoe Drive, Kingston 11,or call their office at 876-923-6488 or 923-2165.