It will be recalled that the National Lottery Authority in October last year launched the NLA Good causes foundation. The foundation after it’s launched have embarked on a lot of corporate social responsibilities. The foundation supported the Hasaacas Ladies, the Ghana Blinds Sports Association and other organizations.
As part of their objects of spreading cheer amongst the needy, vulnerable, mentally afflicted and aged in society the Good CAUSES FOUNDATION of the NLA donated some food and relief items during this festive season.
The NLA’s offices across the country participated in this exercise. It brought a lot of smiles to the marginalised in society.
- The Greater Accra office donated some clutches, walking aids and food items to the Accra Rehabilitation Centre.
- Takoradi donated food items, Polytank to EGYAM CHILDREN HOME and ABIBA’S MENTAL HOME.
- Tema office also had lunch with the aged at the Chief’s Palace.
- Akim Oda office donated some food items to the aged and orphans for the Yuletide and a few educational materials to kids in Achiase and Aboabo.
- Bolgatanga office donated food item and toiletries to Mama Laadi children home in Yorugo and Center for child development in Bolga
- Cape Coast office donated items to the Ankaful Leprosarium
- Sunyani office gave out hampers to the aged and widows.
- Hohoe office also donated to the aged and widows and also donated an undisclosed amount to them.
- Tamale office donated dining tables and chairs, provision of food items and detergents.
- Wa office donated to the Disabled, the mental afflicted persons and also public sensitization on mental health
- Ho office donated to the families of the affected tidal waves in the 3 coastal district of Anloga, keta and Ketu South
- Abeka Office donated some food items, detergent and sanitary items to the Weija Leprosarium
The donations were coordinated by the Deputy Coordinator Ms Amma Frimpong and Mr Fred Anaafi the Sales Manager.
Speaking to Ms Ama Frimpong Deputy Cordinator for the Good Causes Foundation she said “ We thank God for the opportunity to carry out this nationwide exercise. It is one of the best activities any foundation has carried out concurrently in this magnitude. The NLA Good causes foundation has come to stay and we determined to make the greatest impact possible. Let me use this opportunity to thank our Director-General Mr. Samuel Awuku for this vision and constant support and all the staff of the NLA for their participation and involvement in this all-important exercise”
