Manning’s School’s Key Club donates $100,000 to Clifton Boys’ Home
Published:Saturday | April 6, 2024 | 12:06 AMAlbert Ferguson/Gleaner Writer
WESTERN BUREAU:
ADMINISTRATORS AT the Clifton Boys’ Home in Westmoreland are heartened at the work of members of Manning’s School’s Key Club for their generous donation of $100,000 to aid in the care and development of 26 boys under their care.
“We are tremendously delighted and thankful to know that a group of young people can be so forward-thinking, looking at societal needs and addressing the concerns of the vulnerable,” said Kaydeen Miles-Campbell, manager of the Clifton Boys’ Home.
“This comes in very handy, at a good time and will be used to assist the boys in their education and extra-curricular activities, including athletics,” Miles-Campbell added.
The Clifton Boys’ Home manager told The Gleaner that over the years they have benefited from donations and treats from the Kiwanis Club of Westmoreland Capital.
“And so when their young arm extend that help we were very thankful,” she admitted.
“We are heartened and hopeful of the future. Our country is in a good place where you have young people who can look out for others,” Miles-Campbell continued.
She shared that the boys are very talented both in academics and sports, particularly track and field.
“We have boys who are doing CXC exams and we are expecting good results from them. Three of them are qualified to represent Westmoreland at the JTA/Sagicor Athletic Championships,” she boastfully revealed.
Miles-Campbell noted that this financial donation will help to ensure that the boys can do their exams and to represent themselves and their parish at these upcoming events, among other areas of need at the facility.
Manning’s School’s Key Club, which has been integrally involved in the restoration of the home that was destroyed by fire in 2017, noted that they have long made Clifton Boys’ Home their “major emphasis project”, which they have been able to execute under the theme ‘Children: Their Focus, our Focus’.
Since its Labour Day project last May, this initiative has embodied the essence of compassion, friendship, and community service for the club.
“This donation represents more than just a financial contribution. It symbolises our commitment to nurturing the potential within each child and empowering them to realise their dreams,” said Danice Grey, president of Manning’s School Key Club. “Through this project, we aim to demonstrate that small acts of kindness can spark profound transformation and create ripple effects of positivity within our community.”
She noted that her members are immensely grateful for the opportunity to partner with Clifton Boys’ Home and to play a role in shaping the future of these young individuals.
“Together we believe in creating a world where every child is cherished, supported, and empowered to thrive,” Grey added.
Clifton Boys’ Home, which is located in Darliston, Westmoreland was rebuilt and reopened following a fire seven years ago. It is one of three children’s homes which is being operated by the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Anglican Church. The others are the St Monica’s Home in Clarendon and the Wortley Home in St Andrew.