Created: Sep 26, 2009 11:00 AM
Butterfield Bank helped 230 students and 30 families by holding a Back-to-School Supply Drive and Denim Day. In just six weeks, Butterfield's employees donated 166 backpacks full of school supplies for students from ten primary schools and two middle schools across the Island. An additional $3,565 was raised via an employee Denim Day with the Bank matching this donation, for a grand total of $7,130. The donation went towards the purchase of school supplies, an additional 64 backpacks for Hands of Love Mission, as well as food for 30 needy families. Photographed are representatives from the following schools (from left): Sandys Secondary Middle School; West End Primary; Heron Bay (Dalton E. Tucker); St. George's Preparatory; Fern Wade of Hands of Love Ministry; Michael Collins, executive vice president, Corporate Development; Port Royal Primary, St. George's Preparatory, Somerset Primary and Victor Scott
Butterfield Bank helped hundreds of students return to school this week with new school supplies.Bank employees donated 166 backpacks filled with school supplies for several Primary and Secondary schools. An employee Denim Day at the bank raised an additional $3,565 for the cause, which was matched by the Bank to purchase another 64 backpacks.In total, 230 students who had been selected by principles and counsellors, were given a helping hand with backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks and more.
Butterfield Bank helped hundreds of students return to school this week with new school supplies.
Bank employees donated 166 backpacks filled with school supplies for several Primary and Secondary schools. An employee Denim Day at the bank raised an additional $3,565 for the cause, which was matched by the Bank to purchase another 64 backpacks.
In total, 230 students who had been selected by principles and counsellors, were given a helping hand with backpacks, pens, pencils, notebooks and more.
The fund-raiser also brought in enough money to provide food for 30 families on the Island in addition to the school gear.
Butterfield's President and CEO Alan Thompson stressed the importance of the donation, saying: "No matter what the economic conditions are, it's more important than ever to ensure the next generation has all the skills it requires to succeed."
