By Sue-Ann Wayow
AS a non-profit organisation for women and children who have been victims of domestic violence The Shelter has benefitted from a US$20,000 donation from the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL).
In a press release from CPL on Monday, The Shelter’s Chairman Colin Mitchell stated that it was significant to receive the cheque on Valentine’s Day as it was a day that celebrated love and kindness.
He said, “Sport has helped many in crisis go beyond what they thought was their boundary and achieve success and this is also our lifelong mission since The Shelter was founded back in 1987 by Diana Mahabir Wyatt.”
Hero CPL’s chief executive officer Pete Russell said that domestic violence was growing across the region and that Hero CPL was proud to support the work that The Shelter was doing.
He said, “This is part of Hero CPL’s efforts to help the heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic. With the pandemic resulting in instances of domestic violence increasing dramatically, the work of The Shelter is even more important.”
The Shelter offers a safe haven to those who have been victims of all forms of domestic violence, offering safe temporary housing until something more permanent can be found, material assistance and counselling. The aim is to help women and children overcome the impacts of violence and abuse.
