NASSAU, Bahamas -- A tearful Vontianise Deal recently accepted much-needed financial aid from Lowe's Wholesale Drug Agencies Ltd to assist with her study of cosmetology at The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI).
"I feel blessed. I am very excited and grateful to have this opportunity. It's amazing help. I felt as though I was held back because of finances. Being a Family Island student, it's kind of rough getting all of the things I need," said the native of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera.
The cheque presentation of $750 was made by Lowe's Brands Manager, Gloria Brown, who is also a member of BTVI's Beauty Trades' Program Advisory Committee. On hand to receive it, along with Vontianise was BTVI's Fund Development Assistant, Ushieka King.
The 20-year-old lauded Lowe's efforts, encouraging other businesses to become corporate sponsors. "Some people have a lot of potential but can't show their full capabilities because they're stuck. They don't have the resources and that's the position I found myself in. I tried really hard to get my cosmetology supplies for school, but sometimes I was late," said the first-year BTVI student.
Ms. Brown stated how important it is for her company to play a role in helping young people like Vontianise.

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