The Lawrence Grace Foundation marked its 5th anniversary in a grand style by hosting a special Christmas party for over 300 widows from various communities in Lagos.
The event, which took place yesterday brought together widows from 8 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across Lagos.
The foundation, which was established to touch lives positively, has been impacting and empowering widows and indigent school children for the past five years.
According to the organizers, Oluyinka Adewoye, the foundation has impacted over 2,500 widows and 2,300 school children, providing healthcare, free medications, empowerment programs, and free gifts to support them in their livelihood.
The Christmas party was a celebration of the foundation’s achievements and a way to put smiles on the faces of the widows.
The event featured fun activities, Christmas songs, and celebration, with food items and gifts presented to the widows.
The founder of the Lawrence Grace Foundation expressed gratitude to everyone who supported the event, saying, “Life is about making impacts, and we are glad to be part of the lives of these widows this Yuletide season, to give them a befitting Christmas celebration.”
Wile addressing the beneficiaries said Adewoye “It’s been 5 awesome years of impacting and empowering widows and indigent school children.
“We have been to several local governments in Lagos and outside Lagos in the last 5 years,all with the aim of alievating their level of poverty and empowerment for the widows.
“It is worthy of note that we have impacted over 2,500 widows and 2,300 school children in the last 5 years,providing healthcare and free medications,empowerment trainings for widows,payment of school fees ,and a lot of food items and gifts for the widows in different locations to put smiles on the faces of these less privileged individuals.
The event was attended by the Chairman, Board of Trustees, partners, volunteers, and invited guests. The foundation’s efforts have been recognized as a beacon of hope for the less privileged in the society.
As the foundation celebrates its 5th anniversary, it has reiterated its commitment to continuing its good work, touching lives positively, and making a difference in the community.
