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JAM | Oct 22, 2024

CIBC Caribbean extends support to Women’s Centre of Jamaica

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Kevanae Blackwood (right) of CIBC Caribbean addresses young ladies of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) on October 9, 2024. CIBC, through its Adopt-a-Cause programme, led a discussion and Q&A session followed by the presentation of small appliances and other essential items to the Foundation. Sharing the moment are (from left) Monifa Peterson, Lawrence Woodham, and Moya Gibbs.

The CIBC Caribbean Customer Care and Sales Centre team spearheaded a project to support the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) for its 2024 Adopt-A-Cause initiative.

On October 9, 2024, where CIBC Caribbean donated essential items to aid the young women at the centre in Kingston and engaged in a session focused on career development and personal empowerment.

The items donated included baby products, wall fans, and various kitchen equipment including a blender and stand mixer.

Lawrence Woodham, senior customer service agent at CIBC Caribbean, who led the initiative, emphasised the transformative impact of the project.

“Beyond the physical donations, engaging with the young ladies about their career goals and aspirations was both inspiring and hopeful, leaving a lasting impression on all of us,” he said.

CIBC Caribbean team members (from left) Lawrence Woodham, Kevanae Blackwood, and Monifa Peterson, through its Adopt-a-Cause programme, presented baby products, small appliances and other essential items Moya Gibbs (second right) of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) on October 9, 2024. The event featured a discussion and Q&A session with the young ladies at the Centre.

The CIBC Caribbean also thanked the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation team for their tireless efforts and said they look forward to continuing its partnership to help build brighter futures for young mothers.

Acting centre manager Moya Gibbs expressed deep gratitude on behalf of WCFJ.

“We are truly thankful for these much-needed items. They will significantly support our efforts to empower young women as they navigate challenging circumstances,” she stated.

This Adopt-a-Cause project is part of CIBC Caribbean’s ongoing commitment to giving back to the community.  

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