WILLEMSTAD - An act of kindness started by Pamedy Martis and Shalimar Coco on their Facebook page “Let's Help Curaçao” turned into an avalanche of contributions and support to provide those in need with used but very wearable clothing and more.
The initiative and call to contribute, to the clothing drive-thru, resulted in more than 10 vehicles full of clothing and accessories. Many who attended the drive offered their support to actively make the effort a great success.
The initiative got ‘crowned’ on King’s Day when, especially those in need, were invited to visit the Let’s Help Curaçao stand in Madurostraat and take very usable clothing, shoes, or other accessories for their use. A simple call to action by Martis and Coco showcased the great sense of sharing that lingers deep in the heart of the community.
Ms. Martis and Ms. Coco started their Facebook page “Let's Help Curaçao” with the intention of contributing their own strength to the well-being of the community. Unable to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic, they used their time and energy to build up the page and increase their outreach. The clothing collection and distribution to those most in need was one activity that truly surprised their expectations.
The amount of goods collected was far beyond what they had expected. The support of family, friends, colleagues, and other random people was overwhelming. This support was highly appreciated by Coco and Martis. They thanked Kora Faneite (Curaçao Festival Center), CIBC FirstCaribbean, Mangusa Supermarket, Jerry Transport, and Angelique Sweet Treats for their support.
At CIBC FirstCaribbean the initiative by their colleague Pamedy Martis was embraced both by the bank as well as her colleagues. She received spontaneous hands-on support from her colleagues.
“CIBC FirstCaribbean supports its employee’s contribution to enriching the life of those more in need of the community. This initiative of “Let's Help Curaçao” proved such an initiative can turn into a movement of kindness supported by a great group in the community,” said Timba Engelhardt, Country Manager CIBC FirstCaribbean.