Uncle Eddie’s home in need of repairs

Jul 06, 2017 News

• US-based Committee donates to start renovations

From left: members of Guyana Independence Anniversary Celebration Committee of New York, Sharmin Prince;, Attorney- at- Law Rhonda Binda, Mayor Patricia Chase –Greene, Mr. Frederick Collins and Director of Public Relations Nevlon Duguid engage in discussions.

Uncle Eddie’s Senior Citizens Home is in dire need of repairs. A team of executive members from the Guyana Independence Anniversary Celebration Committee (New York) yesterday made a monetary contribution to the home.

A delegation led by Vice Chairman, Attorney- at-Law Rhonda Binda; Director of Public Relations & Diaspora Engagement, Nevlon Duguid; and treasurer, Sharmin Prince; made the presentation yesterday during a visit to the home.

The presentation was made to a member of the Board of Directors for Uncle Eddie’s Home, Frederick Collins, in the presence of Mayor of Georgetown, Patricia Chase-Green, and staff and residents of the senior citizen’s home.

Prior to the presentation, the visitors were given a tour of the home; they learnt of a number of issues affecting the operations of the geriatric facility.

Mr. Collins briefed the team on plans to upgrade the physical structure of Uncle Eddie’s Home.  He noted that Uncle Eddie’s Home promotes the health and well-being of all residents, by addressing each person’s unique, physical and emotional needs.
However, recently the home has been affected by a number of problems including swamping. Collins stated, “Swamping is a major issue here at Uncle Eddie’s Home since the residences were built on marsh lands.  So those are some of the issues we are dealing with and seeking to have addressed.”

He said that a decision was taken at the level of the board to effect a complete overhaul of the facility, but at present, the resources available would only allow for minor renovations to the home.

The donation by the Guyana Independence Anniversary Celebration Committee (New York) will assist in starting the renovations.  Additionally, the funds are to help promote the health and wellness of residents.

During the presentation the members of the Guyana Independence Anniversary Celebration Committee explained that during their visit, they will hold discussions with various officials and individuals about the Committee’s vision to foster cohesion, celebrate Guyana’s Independence in New York through education, culture and diaspora engagement.

The team also wants to establish Mashramani in New York as a permanent aspect of Guyanese identity and culture, as well as assist various charities in Guyana.