IGT Jamaica opens fifth computer centre
IGT JAMAICA had its landmark opening of its fifth IGT AfterSchool Advantage (ASA) Centre for Mustard Seed Communities (MSC) in celebration of the 40th anniversary of an organisation that serves more than 500 persons living with special needs and children living with HIV/AIDS.
The centre, comprising six computers pre-loaded with learning software and a printer, was opened on November 14 at the MSC Matthew 25:40 home for boys living with HIV/AIDS.
“This will be very helpful for our boys,” said Donna Reynolds, operations manager at MSC, who noted that Matthew 25:40 currently accommodates 21 boys of high-school age.
“The home is located in the inner city, where access to technology is not always easy. It will also benefit some of the boys from surrounding communities, who will be able to use it alongside our own students,” Reynolds said.
“We are very grateful to IGT for the assistance they have provided to several MSC homes,” Reynolds added.
FRUITFUL PARTNERSHIP
This fruitful partnership between IGT Jamaica and the MSC began in September 2015, when IGT Jamaica donated to the Jerusalem home in Spanish Town. The Mary’s Child and St Anthony’s homes, as well as the Gift of Hope Children’s Home in Mandeville and Sophie’s Place in Gordon Town, St Andrew, have already benefited from IGT’s educational support through the ASA centres.
Most recently, The Little Angels Learning Centre benefited from a redesigned computer lab at Sophie’s Place with five additional computers and furniture, handed over on September 18.
“This is our 14th After-School Advantage Centre in Jamaica. The donation underlines our continued commitment to providing digital resources for Jamaica’s most vulnerable children,” said IGT Jamaica general manager Debbie Green.
“Mustard Seed Communities is a remarkable organisation, and we wish to congratulate them on their 40th anniversary. The children they serve will benefit from access to the latest technology, affording them the opportunity to expand their educational horizons. We are proud to continue our partnership with Mustard Seed to the benefit of its wonderful children,” Green said.
IGT regional director, Brendan Hames, reiterated the company’s delight in partnering with Mustard Seed. “This outstanding organisation has risen to the challenge of serving some of the most vulnerable in the society, and it is our distinct honour to support them in providing a higher standard of educational delivery through technology,” Hames added.