Old Ningo, April 08, GNA - Members of Tema Meridian branch of Rotary Club on Saturday put smiles on the faces of inmates at Hearts of the Father Outreach Orphanage at Old Ningo in the Greater Accra Region with the presentation of food and other items worth 10 million cedis. They were made up of bags of rice, cooking oil, used clothing and footwear, biscuits, soft drinks, toiletries, detergents and water drums. The members also feted the inmates as their contribution to celebrate Easter, the commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ about 2,000 years ago.
Mrs Gloria Moncar Tay, President of the Club, presenting the items said the gesture was in line with their motto 93Service above Self" and part of its social responsibility.
She pointed out that the resurrection of Jesus Christ brought joy and hope to mankind therefore, orphans and the destitute in society should be supported to participate in the joy.
Mrs Tay said the Club had assisted inmates of needy institutions including Sisters of Charity at Ashaiman, other orphanages and played a major role in Poliomyelitis immunization exercise. Mr John Gozo, House Father and Administrator expressed appreciation to the members for their gesture that had included them in the Easter festivities.
He appealed to other benevolent societies, churches and philanthropists to assist the management cater for the inmates and needy children.
Mr Gozo said the orphanage, established in 1996 by an American couple, Mr and Mrs Moritz has 26 inmates from the kindergarten to tertiary level.
