SIMPSON BAY:--- The Sundial School and the Voice of Our Children Foundation are the latest recipients of donations made by Seven Seas Water (St. Maarten).
The donations were made to both organizations by Franklyn Richards, Seven Seas Water (St. Maarten) Managing Director and Mario Mondo, Chief Operating Officer at Seven Seas Water Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida.
The cheques were presented at the Government Administration Building on Monday, following the signing of an agreement to build 2 water plants in Pointe Blanche.
The donation of 3,500 U.S. dollars made to Sundial School is to assist the school with its breakfast program, for students in need. With the assistance of businesses such as Seven Seas Water, Sundial School is confident that "together we can reach out and make a difference in the lives of these youngsters" says Sundial School director Mrs. Mireya Regales-Peterson.
"Seven Seas Water is most pleased to support Sundial school for a good cause and is always ready to assist institutions in projects which serve to facilitate the learning process for young St. Martiners, who at times need just that additional help to allow them to reach their full potential", said Seven Seas Water Managing Director, Franklyn Richards.
This donation is, still, another example of the Seven Seas Water commitment to St. Maarten's social development in general, and youth education in particular, he added.
The donation of 2,500.00 U.S. dollars made to the Voice of Our Children Foundation (VOOC) is in aid of the foundation's ongoing programs and projects aimed at stimulating the island's youth, through literature.
The foundation encourages reading and says that it is grooming its young members to be future role models in the community.
"Seven Seas Water recognizes the objectives of the VOOC as a worthwhile endeavor for the influencing of positive changes in our community, particularly paying attention to tools granted to young people for their overall development", said Richards.
VOOC president Mrs. Sharmaine Olivacce expressed gratitude and appreciation when accepting a cheque from Seven Seas Water on Monday.
Seven Seas Water (St. Maarten) director Franklyn Richards and chief operating officer Mario Mondo both noted that "the company is grateful for the opportunity to contribute towards making society in general, a better place, starting with our involvement with the St. Maarten community."