439 University
Ave., Suite 930
CONSULATE GENERAL OF GRENADA
Toronto,
Ontario, Canada, M5G 1Y8
Tel: 416-595-1343 Fax:
416-595-8278 E-mail: info@grenadaconsulate.com
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Update of Hurricane Ivan Relief Efforts in Canada
After the passage of Hurricane Ivan and its massive devastation of Grenada, the Canadian community, like communities all over the world, responded with overwhelming support.
The Consulate General in Toronto in collaboration with community members forged ahead with initiatives, including the establishment of a relief fund account and drop off centers for in-kind donations, to assist the people of Grenada.
In Toronto, over 12 x 40ft containers were shipped with tents, tarpaulins, toiletries, food, portable toilets, bottled water, generators and building, medical and school supplies. Additionally, associations and organizations throughout the rest of Canada shipped another 8 x 40ft containers with similar contents.
To date, a total of $ CAD 194, 000.00 was transferred from the Consulate’s Relief Fund Account at CIBC in Toronto to the Government of Grenada Hurricane Ivan Relief Fund Account # 3000978 at the Bank of Nova Scotia in St. George’s. This sum includes transfers made on September 29th 2004 of $ CAD 85,000.00 followed by an additional
$ CAD 109, 000.00 on December 29, 2004. The latter sum is designated to assist in repairing the homes of the Hurricane victims. As well, shipping costs for the containers in the amount of US$ 58, 000.00 was covered by the I AM CO, a charitable organization in Canada.
Consulate General of Grenada
Toronto, Canada