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ADRA Aids Local Woman
Mrs. LeatriceRobinson
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency[ADRA] is a humanitarian agency that rehabilitates and enhancesthe quality of life and well being of communities and citizensin developing countries, with particular attention to the extremelydeprived.
ADRA is represented in more than 125 countries,including the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Chapter, which has beenin existence for four years, is operated totally by volunteers.
CaymanADRA members
In 2000 and 2001 the Cayman Chapter travelledto Nicaragua and Honduras to repair and build clinics and schoolsfor the Miskitu Indians. This year ADRA Cayman will not be goingon its annual overseas mission as an important local project hasbeen brought to the agency's attention.
Mrs. Leatrice Robinson is a senior citizenwho lives in West Bay. She separated from her husband twelve yearsago, and since she received no spousal support she took domesticjobs to support herself.
Unfortunately, physical and medical problemshave rendered her unable to continue to work for several years,and since she has no other source of income she has become indigent.The situation is such that Mrs. Robinson is presently living inan inadequate illegal room built in the back of a family member'syard.
"We wanted to take on a local projectand when I investigated her living situation it was substandard.
Situations like these should not be allowedto exist when we have persons willing to give their time and effortto do something about it," commented Shirline Henriques,ADRA Cayman Coordinator.
In an effort to raise money to build Mrs.Robinson a one-bedroom apartment of her own ADRA Cayman contactedHosanna Universal Music Ministries (HUM). HUM, a Jamaica basedorganization, has a long history of raising money for indigentpersons in need of special medical care.
On September 28th ADRA and HUM will hosta Gospel Concert at the Lions Centre. The concert will featuretalents from the U.S., the Bahamas, Jamaica and a few local artists.Oliver Samuels, the Jamaican comedian, will assume the dutiesof Master of Ceremonies.
Those wishing to make a contribution canmake a direct donation to the "Leatrice Robinson Project"at the Royal Bank of Canada, account number 1123835. For moreinformation, and for those interested in providing corporate sponsorship,please call Mrs. Shirline Henriques at 914-2613/ 945-2514 or Mr.Edris Ocho at 914-1209.