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SAJ brings Christmas cheer to Greenwich Farm elderly, children

Published:Tuesday | December 19, 2023 | 12:06 AM
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The Shipping Association of Jamaica staff with the teachers and students of the Marcus Garvey Basic School during their Christmas treat last Wednesday.
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The Shipping Association of Jamaica staff with the teachers and students of the Marcus Garvey Basic School during their Christmas treat last Wednesday.
The Shipping Association of Jamaica treated 50 elderly residents of Greenwich Farm to grocery care packages last week.
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The Shipping Association of Jamaica treated 50 elderly residents of Greenwich Farm to grocery care packages last week.
SAJ internal auditor Jeans Hinds-Bell (right), presents a care package to a resident during the company’s Christmas treat.
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SAJ internal auditor Jeans Hinds-Bell (right), presents a care package to a resident during the company’s Christmas treat.
SAJ Operations Manager – Member Services, Dionne Mason-Gordon (left), presents a care package to an elderly resident of the Greenwich Farm community.
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SAJ Operations Manager – Member Services, Dionne Mason-Gordon (left), presents a care package to an elderly resident of the Greenwich Farm community.
Caribbean Shipping Association administrative and training coordinator Sonya Hall (left) is all smiles as she presents a care package to this Greenwich Farm resident.
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Caribbean Shipping Association administrative and training coordinator Sonya Hall (left) is all smiles as she presents a care package to this Greenwich Farm resident.
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THE SHIPPING Association of Jamaica (SAJ) continued its tradition spreading joy to the elderly in Greenwich Farm and the students at the Marcus Garvey Basic School on Tuesday, December 13.

The SAJ presented care packages to 50 senior citizens from the community at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. The atmosphere was festive as SAJ staff shared warm wishes for the season, sang their favourite carols, and expressed gratitude to the golden agers.

The packages were presented by the SAJ team of Dionne Mason-Gordon, operations manager – member services; Jean Hinds-Bell, internal auditor; Camille Spence, receivables supervisor; and Sonya Hall, Caribbean Shipping Association administrative and training coordinator.

Approximately 50 students ages three to six received toys, while special tokens were presented to their teachers during their year-end treat.

This annual initiative is part of SAJ’s ongoing commitment to the community. In addition to the Christmas treats, SAJ hosts a twice-monthly free clinic for the elderly and supports the Marcus Garvey Basic School through salary assistance, a feeding programme, and assistance with its Toddlers’ Camp.