Gift for Life Foundation continues to touch lives

Gift for life Foundation (GFLF) continues to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Christmas 2020 and January 2021 thus far were no different. Even though there was a drop in donations, there was a dramatic increase in demands. The Foundation’s finances were very uncertain, but sincere gratitude goes out to Loyal Supporters of the Foundation. The generosity of supporters and corporate sponsors had been heartwarming and had given us hope that we will reach out to many needy families and children. GFLF has managed to adapt to the new normal by the resilience shown by members since they will do whatever it takes for underprivileged children and the needy.

GFLF once again embarked on its yearly drive, touching lives from Children’s Homes and communities across the county from Christmas Day 2020 to the first week of January 2021. The Food Hamper & Gifts Distribution to over 500 Families & over 1000 disadvantaged children living in squatter areas, poor communities and over 25 Children’s Homes is an expression of the Foundation’s love as it continued on its yearly Christmas Drive to share gifts of love, time, joy and excitement to jovial faces. Devices/Tablets were also given to needy children as a Gift of Education.

At Children’s Home and communities, members of the GFLF were met with thrilled voices, blissful smiles and songs of honor as the gifts and goodies were handed out to the children. The families were all so appreciative of the food hampers that some of them cry upon receiving.

Some families and children expressed how stifled they felt all the months during the pandemic and how high in spirits they were to see GFLF’s members who brought cheer to them. It meant the world to them to see Santa Claus even though no hugging was allowed. An administrative staff at a children’s home in East Trinidad commented, “You all constantly lend a hand our children to take their mind away from any difficulty and unhappiness and you all always make our children feel extraordinary, and we are certainly very appreciative.”

GFLF is continuing its Food, Essentials & Back to School Drive – Tablets/Devices for the next few months. For further details contact our office at 672-5157 or email: giftforlifefoundation2009@hotmail.com.