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Grace Kennedy Money Services donates to Food for the Poor Guyana Inc. Christmas Hamper initiative.

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This partnership initiative with the FFP (Guy) Inc. demonstrates the company’s empathy for and continued support of underprivileged families who are in need, especially during the Christmas season, Troy Williams-GKMS Country Manager said in a release.
from left to right: Rajpaul Jherry, Technical Support-GraceKennedy Money Services handed over cheque to Jonelle DeViera, Public Relations Manager of Food for the Poor (Guy)Inc. (Delano Williams photo)

On Tuesday, December 6th, 2022, GraceKennedy Money Services (GKMS Guyana) Ltd – home of Bill Express and Western Union, donated $200,000 to the Food for the Poor (FFP) Guyana Inc.

This partnership initiative with the FFP (Guy) Inc. demonstrates the company’s empathy for and continued support of underprivileged families who are in need, especially during the Christmas season, Troy Williams-GKMS Country Manager said in a release. “Our hope is that this donation will go a far way in assisting the organization as they play a pivotal role in ensuring that the less fortunate families across Guyana have access to quality life”.

Food for the Poor (Guyana) Incorporated, is the largest charitable Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Guyana. Their goal is to help to alleviate poverty and improve lives by providing relief, rehabilitation and sustainable development to all Guyanese. Their faith inspires them to be an organization built on compassion and motivated by love. Their mission is to bring relief to poor families in Guyana.

While our mission at GKMS is to connect communities and improve lives by fostering financial inclusion, by providing convenient and efficient money solutions, GKMS also remains committed to ongoing community investment in areas where it can positively impact citizens. Throughout 2022, the company has supported a number of NGOs across Guyana and will continue to do so in 2023.

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