Itelbpo donates playground to Blossom Gardens
MONTEGO BAY, St James – A playground may seem like an ordinary, insignificant structure merely to occupy the time of children for a few hours.
But for wards of the state at the Blossom Gardens Child Care Facility in St James, a playground is a place that brings joy, smiles and laughter for many of them who have very little.
On a visit to the facility you will notice that there was a recent facelift of the space. With this facelift came the construction of a new playground complete with a gazebo, walkway, monkeybars and a new seesaw, for the close to 41 wards of the state who find a home at the facility.
This project was the effort of itelbpo Smart Solutions, which last year received a $1 million grant from the Digicel Foundation for its execution.
“One of the greatest feelings as an employer is to be able to give back to the community where we operate. It’s an even better feeling, one of hope, when your team members are excited and energised to do so on behalf of the company. It speaks to the culture of our work environment and it tells me that we’re doing something right,” said Yoni Epstein, chairman and CEO of itelbpo Smart Solutions.
Last year, itelbpo Smart Solutions carried out several employee-led initiatives geared towards assisting the childcare facility with much-needed supplies, and possibly the most appreciated gift — their many visits.
“Our children are certainly benefitting from the new equipment and the improved grounds, additionally, a gazebo was constructed, which both children and staff utilise on a daily basis. We are indeed thankful to Mr Yoni Epstein and his team for the deep interest they have shown in our home,” said manager of the child care facility, Ameria Munroe.
“Over the past two years they not only donated to the home, but they have taken the time to visit and interact with our children, thereby adding that personal touch.
We sincerely appreciate those times and the completion of this recent project.”