Credo Foundation seeks help from volunteers

The appeal came from Credo Drop-in centre Coordinator Carlene Donald yesterday after receiving stationery supplies from The Ministry of Energy and Energy Industries.

Donald said, “Credo welcomes persons who are interested in volunteering and giving back to the community in any way: time, stationary items, snacks/ drinks, transport assistance or monthly donations.

“The aim of our centres is to get the young people away from the streets and other abusive situations and to provide them with the various personal, social and educational skills they need to become productive citizens and responsible adults in the future.” Donald expressed disbelief that the majority of citizens in TT did not know about the Credo Foundation for Justice.

She said the foundation was founded in 1993 and was a non-profit, non-governmental organisation affiliated with the Holy Faith Sisters in collaboration with other stakeholders. Also, the foundation identifies and responds to social injustice faced by the most vulnerable and marginalised in society and currently provides accommodation for 32 young people.

The youths are housed at two of the foundation’s residential development centres for socially displaced youth at Credo Drop-In and Development Centre for boys, and Sophia House, an empowerment centre for young girls at risk.