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Scotiabank donated US$25,000 to the Patronato Bénefico Oriental last Friday October 31st, as part of its Global Philanthropy Program “Iluminando el Mañana”, which supports and promotes foundations and causes that provide opportunities for the youth of today, to offer a better future tomorrow.
In addition to the formal handover of US$25,000, Scotiabank representatives were able to take a tour through the Hogar del Niño, the Dominican Republic’s most complete education and daycare center, funded by the umbrella foundation, the Patronato Bénefico Oriental.
Chiara Borrelli, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Scotiabank
“Scotiabank is committed to contribute with communities where they are within reach. This opportunity fills us with great pleasure to continue supporting the Patronato Benéfico Oriental, who have been providing for almost 40 years, the education and the formation to many underprivileged children of La Romana and surrounding areas.” Said Chiara Borrelli, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Scotiabank as she presented the donation to Xiomara Menéndez, expressing the words above.
Xiomara Menéndez, whom we interviewed in our most recent edition of CasaLife Magazine, founded the Hogar del Niño with a group of fellow Casa de Campo ladies more than 40 years ago, was very grateful to receive the generous donation. “Thanks to the support of the Scotiabank, children and youth from the Patronato Benéfico Oriental have had the opportunity to benefit from our education programs, enabling them to have the tools to be productive and independent citizens, ” Xiomara said.
Accompanying Chiara Borrelli during her visit to the Patronato Bénefico Oriental was Mrs. Lissa Jimenez, Public Affairs Agent for Scotiabank, and Daniel Sánchez, Scotiabank Branch Manager in La Romana.
The following collection of photos were taken, during the donation ceremony at the Patronato Bénefico Oriental:
The Hogar del Niño SchoolThe Hogar del Niño is a children’s daycare and educational center for over 1500 children, located in La Romana town, just outside of Casa de Campo. Children from as young as just a few weeks old up to 18 years old are cared for and educated daily, from as early as 5:30am and staying as late as 7pm. Click here to read more!