This week we end our month-long feature of the work of our donors and the contributions they have made to Alta over the years. Today, we feature three of our donors–Bermudez Biscuit Company, the National Gas Company of T&T and the Massy Foundation.
Bermudez Biscuit Company is known nationwide for their snacks and their commitment to satisfying the needs of our people. As a member of the Bermudez Group, they are in the business of providing the most favourable food solutions for busy lives. Bermudez gives back through various humanitarian initiatives through the company or through NGOs such as YMCA and United Way. They have supported educational programmes, community activities and made donations to homes, orphanages and underprivileged communities.
The relationship between Alta and Bermudez has been a longstanding one. Beginning in the late 1990s, Bermudez has expressed its commitment to literacy through its investment in the work of the Association. A most steady contributor, Bermudez has supported annually since then, via Deed of Covenant, to alleviate some of Alta's operating costs.
The National Gas Company of T&T (NGC) is another company which is a stalwart in national development and serious about corporate social responsibility. Their social initiatives include the development of facilities throughout T&T, community engagement through literacy programmes, youth development through arts and culture, reforestation and contributions and sponsorships to those in need.
As part of its focus on education, NGC has very consistently made adult literacy a priority. The company's support of Alta seeks to build capacity within the central communities of Trinidad, where NGC operates. Most recently the Alta venues at the St Philip and St James Catholic Church Parish Hall, Couva South Government Primary School and Chaguanas Public Library have benefitted from NGC's funding.
Last but in no way least, we have the Massy Foundation which was established by the Massy Group. The group reaches out and works alongside external partners through the foundation to assist with the development of NGOs such as the Cyril Ross Home and the Princess Elizabeth Centre, schools and religious bodies. They aim to relieve poverty and suffering in T&T and advance both education and religion in the country.
The Massy Foundation has been an enthusiastic Alta partner over the course of the last ten years. Traditionally, the foundation's contributions have come in the form of sponsorship of Alta's publications including tutor books, and student workbooks and teaching materials.
More recently, Massy Foundation's support has included the purchase of Alta's Gift of Reading certificates as Christmas gifts to their corporate clients. The Alta Gift of Reading is essentially a gift certificate in which an Alta donation has been made in the receiver's name to cover the cost of one student's year of Alta instruction. The Massy Foundation also currently funds Alta's free community class at the International School PoS venue in Westmoorings.
Contributions from these companies and many more have kept Alta up and running, sponsored projects and programmes and ensured that thousands of people benefit from free literacy classes around the country.
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If you would like to donate or sponsor a student, call Alta at 624-2582.