Non-government Organisation based in Lagos, Tabitha Abimbola Foundation, has said that it has distributed food items and cash gifts to many families in three major communities in the state.
The foundation in a statement by its public relations officer, Samiat Ishola, said the distribution captured vulnerable individuals and families from Makoko, Ogudu and Egbeda communities in the state.
The foundation said the support to the vulnerable is part of efforts to mark its one year anniversary. It stated that it’s been 12 months of holding the hands of the poor, lifting the spirit of the broken hearted and giving hope to the hopeless.
Ishola said the foundation founded by Abimbola Agbebiyi, is dedicated to helping the poor with special focus on indigent women and less privileged children in the society.
“Our mission is to create a world where these persons regardless of their background or circumstances can have access to essential resources and support to thrive and reach their full potential.
“Driven by this passion, we are committed to upholding the principles of charity and social justice in our work as we strive to make these positive impacts by also promoting education and healthcare access in underserved communities, one family at a time, until our impact is felt across Nigeria and beyond its shores.
“Ahead of this historical event, we will be having the commissioning and unveiling of our new office space in Ikeja which is the highpoint of the occasion.
“The foundation which started out on the 25th of June 2023, embarked on a mission to combat the scourge of poverty which has continued to limit the potentials of women.
“And this has recorded huge success as it presently boasts of 40 indigent who are currently beneficiaries of its empowerment scheme tagged Project Feed.
“Under this project, the foundation has distributed food items and cash gifts to many families in 3 major communities in Lagos with the recent capturing vulnerable individuals and families from Makoko, Ogudu and Egbeda areas of the state tagged iléyá food pack to cushion the effects of the current economic situation of the country on the people.
“As part of our empowerment drive which goes beyond just giving people “Fish” we also teach them how to fish by empowering them with skills and tools to trade to help them become self reliant.”
In the course of the year, the foundation took a step further by introducing its Street2School Initiative tagged Project L.E.A.R.N.
“It is our desire to uplift more children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by offering them not only free education but also providing them with educational materials to aid learning.”