Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru- City Council last week received food hampers and clothing donation from the Good Deeds Network as part of the organisation’s social corporate responsibility.
The donations, meant for the underprivileged were handed over to the municipality by Good Deeds Gweru coordinator Cosmas Nemutenzi in partnership with Gweru Lions Club.
“It is our singular honour in partnership with Lions Club to donate these food hampers and clothes to the City of Gweru as part of the organisation’s corporate social responsibility. We hope the donation will have an impact and contribute to the Mayor’s Cheer Fund,” he said.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the local authority, Gweru Deputy Mayor Edson Kurebgaseka expressed gratitude towards to Good Deeds.
“It is my singular honour to welcome the Lions Club and Good Deeds representatives to the City of Gweru. It is a privilege to have you here as you handover your donations to us.
“On behalf my council, I wish to express my sincere gratitude towards Lion Clubs and Good Deeds for this gesture of good will as this donation could not have been timelier than now.
“Many seem to forget that there are those who stay within our communities who are in dire need of help and this gesture reminds us of their apparent need. As a local authority, we try to raise funds in cash and pledges which are aimed at helping the underprivileged families and orphans in Gweru.
“However our help is never enough, so donations and contributions done by organisations such as you are greatly appreciated,” he said.
Kurebgaseka however encouraged other organisations and independent parties to work hand in hand with local authorities.
“We encourage you as organisations out there not only to improve service delivery but in areas of philanthropy as well.
“Your generosity means everything to us and to the community we serve,” he added.
