In June an article about the Children's Emergency Hostel (CEH) made ripples across New Providence. It told of the struggles CEH faced to get supplies and particularly water, detailing the difficultly CEH had with providing individual bottles of water for the children to take to school with them. Upon learning this, Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers of Dasani water and Coca-Cola products, decided to ensure in the 2016-2017 academic year students at CEH would not face a similar issue.

"We are very pleased to announce that for the 2016-2017 academic year Caribbean Bottling Company will donate over 200 cases of 12oz Dasani bottled water to the Children's Emergency Hostel," said Cara Douglas, CBC marketing manager. "We are hopeful that this gesture will ensure that the officials at CEH will have one less concern this school year."

"The hostel is greatly appreciative for the monthly donation of Dasani," said Mrs. Ferguson, an administrator at the Children's Emergency Hostel. "This donation of water is extremely beneficial as it is a necessity for the children's basic everyday needs. It will also provide us a great relief during the school months. Once again we are thankful for Caribbean Bottling Company's valuable support."

On August 30th the first 20 cases of 12oz Dasani  water were delivered to CEH. CBC will donate approximately 70 cases of water each term to ensure that children at CEH who attend school will have a bottle of water each day.

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