21 charities get festive donations
KUCHING: Special Cash Sweep has donated RM70,000 to charity ahead of Chinese New Year, continuing a decade-long “tradition” that has totalled nearly RM1mil.
Last Saturday, the company handed over donations to 21 charities, and gave “angpows” and festive goodies to less fortunate members of the public over lunch at The Banquet restaurant here.
“Since 2003, Special Cash Sweep has donated about RM900,000 in cash and kind to the needy. The company will continue its corporate social responsibility contributions to various social causes,” said a press release.
Recipient non-governmental bodies include Salvation Army, Sarawak Cheshire Home, Kuching Autistic Association, Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society, Simanggang Benevolent Society, Sibu Benevolent Society, Sibu Methodist Children’s Home, Sibu Autistic Association and Miri Home for the Aged.
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
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