Two more charities are set to benefit from the "Give. Change." program at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged and REACH, the resource and educational organization for persons afflicted with autism and other neurobiological disorders, are next in line to receive funds from the program.

Back in February, see-through boxes branded with the slogan "Give. Change." were installed in the U.S. Departures and Domestic/International Departures terminals for travelers to deposit their loose change and paper notes.

The Children's Emergency Hostel and the National Museum of The Bahamas - through its agency Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation (AMMC) - were the first to benefit from the first quarter proceeds of the program.

"Without the generous support of our travelers, the donations to The Children's Emergency Hostel and the AMMC would not have been possible and we are grateful to those who answered the call to give," said Jan Knowles, vice president of marketing and communications for Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD).

"During this second tranche of collection, we hope to see a similar outpouring for REACH and the Persis Rodgers Home as we get set for our peak summer travel period. Funds will be collected now through the end of July for both groups and our passenger contributions will go a long way in helping both organizations to carry out their mandate."

Persis Rodgers Home for the Aged President Frances LeDee said the financial need is great at the 24-hour operation.

"This donation means more than I could ever say because every dime helps," she said. "The money will go towards supplying groceries and food items to our 25 residents, covering the cost of our 24-hour caregivers and to the continuous upgrades and maintenance to our facilities."

Over the long term, the home requires financial support for ongoing structural repairs, renovation projects and fencing the rear of the property on Hawthorne Road in Chippingham.

"Any donation we receive would make a huge difference in the lives of persons dealing with autism," said REACH President Mario Carey. "We'd like to encourage all travelers to generously give change."

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