Debbie-Ann Williams (right), partnership and community relations officer, Jamaica National Building Society, examines an industrial washing machine presented to Sophie’s Place on September 29. The donation was a joint initiative of employees of the building society and the Royal Optimist Club of Kingston. Sharing the moment are (from left) Davell Thompson, then president of the club and its acting brand specialist; Christine Watson, matron, Sophie’s Place; Karen Oliver, corporate communications officer, Jamaica National Building Society, and Opal Bailey, manager of Sophie’s Place.