Texas based ‘Cher Dominique Foundation’ donated a 40-foot container of food & supplies to Dominica

The Cher Dominique Foundation based in Houston Texas, donated a 40-foot container of food and supplies to Dominica. The supplies valued at over five hundred thousand US dollar were distributed from February 2 to 5, 2018, to the residents of the Kalinago Territory, Atkinson, Coulibistrie, Salisbury, Colihaut, Pointe Michel and Scotts Head. Supplies were also donated to the Pioneer Preparatory School, the Grotto Home, the Social Centre & the Dominica Infirmary.
 
Cher Dominique Foundation, a non-profit organization, was founded two years ago to assist in providing school supplies to primary schools in Dominica.  Following Hurricane Maria in September 2017, the foundation shifted its focus to seeking donations to assist the people of Dominica in the recovery process.
 
President and founder of the Cher Dominique Foundation, Germaine Brumant-Bellot said the Foundation mobilized people and organized fundraising activities, collaborated and actively solicited help from various donors to assist with shipping costs and the provision of basic needs for the people of Dominica.
 
As a young organization and this being the first major donation, the foundation’s president Germaine Brumant-Bellot, was on hand to distribute the supplies to the various communities and institutions.  The shipment contained: non-perishable food, baby food and supplies, clothing, shoes, toiletries, water and much more…
 
The Foundation’s president, Germaine Brumant-Bellot stated, “Cher Dominique recognizes that recovery is a long-term process, and is committed to providing support by giving assistance wherever we can. We will continue to grow as a vibrant organization, and intend to make a positive impact on Dominican communities”.
 
Meantime, MP for Coulibistrie, Salisbury and Morne Rachette Hector John has expressed gratitude to the Cher Dominique Organization, for its donation of a 40-foot container filled with relief supplies valued over US $500,000 dollars.
 
John says above all, he is happy that the children of his constituency will be benefit from this donation post hurricane Maria. The shipment contained non-perishable food, baby food & supplies, clothing, shoes, toiletries, & water, among other items.

MP for Coulibistrie, Salisbury and Morne Rachette, Hector John.