Warrior Nation's Joann Charles makes the presentation to one of the house mothers
Started by Albertina Phillip over 20 years ago in her own home on Market St. in Couva, Phillip's Children Home provides a safe haven for abandoned kids. The home was moved to Camden Road about 11 years ago when a new structure was built by the National Gas Company of Trinidad & Tobago (NGC). Olympic gold medalist Hasely Crawford was instrumental in getting NGC involved. The Home does not receive any assistance from the Government and relies on NGC employees and the general public for support.
This year the Warrior Nation decided to donate the proceeds of our 2008 Holiday Food Drive to the children of Phillip's Home, and we feel good that we have been able to assist in putting smiles on the little ones faces. The home currently houses 21 children, but has a capacity for 26.
We would like to thank the following individuals for their contributions:
Juma Bridgewater
Arlene Caton
Joann Charles
Anne De Silva
Paul Date
Kwame Delandro
Duane Gonzalez
Damian Joseph
Peter Khan
Flex Mohammed
Nigel Myers
Patricia Smart
Roderick Spence
Brian Springer
Clive Valley
Tyron Waterman
Nkosi Wiley
Staff of Maple Leaf International School
HERE IS THE LIST OF ITEMS PRESENTED TO THE HOME:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 400 gms Lentils | 3 pkts |
| 2kg Rice | 5 pkts |
| 1 kg Rice | 1 pkt |
| Vienna Sausage | 16 tins |
| 400 gms Spaghetti | 4 pkts |
| Corn Beef | 4 tins |
| Green Pigeon Peas | 3 tins |
| Red Kidney Beans | 6 tins |
| 45 gms juice | 8 pkts |
| 800 gm Macaroni | 2 pkts |
| Baked Beans | 3 tins |
| Peas and Carrots | 2 tins |
| 300 gms Elbows | 2 pkts |
| Ovaltine 400 gm | 1 bottle |
| Ovaltine 800 gm | 1 bottle |
| 255 gm Heinz mustard | 1 bottle |
| 567 gm Heinz ketchup | 1 bottle |
| Whole corn | 2 tins |
| 1 lt Orchard Sorrel | 2 boxes |
| 1 lt Orange | 1 box |
| Black Eyed Peas | 1 tin |
| Tuna | 6 tins |
| Fresh Pick Orange Juice | 1 tin |
| Trinidad Fruit Punch | 1 tin |
| Sardines | 3 tins |
| Butter Cookies | 1 tin |
| 2 kg whole wheat flour | 1 pkt |
| 2 kg flour | 1 pkt |
| Bath soap | 44 blocks |
| Evaporated milk | 1 tin |
| 1800 gm Kerrygold full cream milk | 1pk |
| 1.5 lt oil | 1 bottle |
| 500 ml oil | 1 bottle |
| Chick Peas | 1 tin |
| 120 gm lasco food drink | 1 pkt |
| 2 kg sugar | 1 pkt |
| Dishwashing Liquid | 2 bottles |
| Body Lotion | 2 bottles |
| Bathroom Cleaner | 2 tin |
| Toothpaste 181 gms | 2 tubes |
| 80 gm Pringles | 1 tin |
UTENSILS:
A set of tea cups, saucers, and coffee cups were donated.
PURCHASED WITH MONETARY CONTRIBUTIONS:
- 1 case cheddar cheese
- 2 cases of chicken. Since on average 3 chickens are used for dinner, this would provide at least 8 meals for the 21 children.
- 2 cases of 1800 gms full cream milk
- 2 cases of toothpaste
TOYS:
1 Flying Disc
1 Doll
1 Horse path car series
1 Motorcycle
1 Super car
One of the Home's greatest needs is for psychological support as well as the implementation of a big brother/big sister programme. The contact information is provided below for anyone who is interested in assisting with this effort.
Phillip's Children Home
Camden Road
Couva
Phone: 868-796-2582
Contact: Joanne George