Any funds donated to the Elizabeth Estates Children's Home in recent times went toward basic necessities, especially as the home remained in recovery mode following the ravages of Hurricane Matthew. At the home, 18 children between the ages of 12 and 17 shared five computers. RBC Royal Bank's private banking team stepped up to help provide more access to computing resources and relieve the demand by staff and students on scarce resources.
RBC donated three laptop computers with Microsoft Office to upgrade the home's computer lab.
"Knowing the challenges Elizabeth Estates has struggled with since the hurricane, we knew they did not have the ability to replace damaged technology, [and] knowing the long list of needs they faced, with limited resources, we knew that investing in computers was not going to be high on their list," said Melissa Brock, head of private banking.
"We felt this was a good investment to help the kids with their school work," she said.
Brock said the donation supports RBC's purpose to help its communities prosper or recover from the ravages of Hurricane Matthew.
In addition to the computers, personal items were also donated for the children at the home.
RBC officials said commitment to education and youth development is a core part of its corporate social responsibility program, and that it was easy to see how the need aligned with the bank's values.
"We are so appreciative of our clients and the success of our new private banking services in our first year. And we believe we have a responsibility to give back to our local community. We are honored to be able to give back in this way to those who need it most," said Brock.

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