Hearts of Charity brings more smiles to children’s faces

For the fourth consecutive year, over 300 children from the North Leeward constituency and Kingstown have benefited from Christmas treats, distributed by members of Vincentian-New York based group Hearts of Charity.

On Sunday December 16, some 200 children from Chateaubelair, Spring Village, Fitz Hughes and surrounding areas gathered at the Chateaubelair Methodist School to be a part of the fourth annual Children’s Christmas party, with much to eat, drink and celebrate.

Gifts that were presented to the Children in attendance

Founder of the group Esther Davis said that although her charity is relatively young, it is her intention to extend beyond Chateaubelair, going into even more communities across St Vincent and the Grenadines; assisting where possible to ensure that the less fortunate children are able to unwrap at least one gift and toy on Christmas Day.

Meanwhile, over 50 gift bags containing food and clothing were distributed to needy children and teens in Vermont, with an additional 50 to residents in the Sion Hill area all provided by Davis.

The Hearts of Charity founder said growing up in a household where her parents were not able to provide very much for her and her siblings, she always had a desire to improve her living conditions and helping others who are not able to help and provide for themselves.

Davis also expressed much thanks to Cuthbert and Dora James of Chateaubelair who have been co-ordinating the activities locally for the past four years.