Weekly classes were held at St. Martin’s Creche, Colombo 5. The sewing classes were attended by mothers of children at St. Martin’s Creche who would like to learn to sew in order to have an additional source of income. These hardworking ladies showed great dedication by attending the classes which were led by volunteers of the club. The students who show promise will be sponsored to follow a further course at the Singer Fashion Academy.
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Donation of essential medicine
Donated essential medicine to the Divisional Hospital in Mavadivembu, Batticaloa.
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Supported two elders’ homes just outside of Colombo with various donations. A wheelchair and several walking sticks were gifted to St. Joseph’s Home in Negombo. Walking sticks were donated to Shanta Seva Padanama Elders’ Home in Bopitiya, Kandana. The beneficiaries were grateful for the generous and useful gifts.
Gifting of multi parameter monitor to LRH
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