By Sheba Araba Bennin
Citi FM and Channel One TV, have donated GH¢25,000, along with cartons of milk, bags of rice, and used clothing to Iris Place, a rehabilitation centre in Accra.
The gesture, forms part of the Easter Orphan Project, a longstanding initiative jointly undertaken by Citi FM and Channel One TV.
This donation adds to other ongoing contributions, including one made to the Baptist School Complex Orphanage (BASCO).
During the presentation, the Managing Director of Citi FM and Channel One TV, Samuel Attah-Mensah, commended the centre’s management for their dedication to helping individuals reclaim their lives.
“It is Easter and families are gathering, people are travelling, but the thought of having some people being disabled in their movement because of their condition is coming back at us. For this reason, we raise money from our listeners and viewers who donate religiously both in financially and in substance. So, this year we have come to this place because of the great work you do in reforming people,” he stated.
The manager of Iris Place, Allan Mends, expressed heartfelt gratitude, emphasizing the impact of the donation on their operations.
“On behalf of the staff and management of Iris Place, I want to express our sincere gratitude for this overwhelming show of support and love. Recovery is expensive so we appreciate your presence for choosing to make this wonderful donation.
“It will go a long way to help us in our operations. Addiction is a disease and not a moral issue so we feel we are not alone with this wonderful donation you have brought to us,” he added.
The Easter Orphan Project is powered by 97.3 Citi FM with support from Channel One TV.