The initiative, which empowers employees to direct funds from their salaries to deserving causes, received an overwhelming response in 2023.
Every year, Walkers employees identify four local charities to receive the collective donations. Donations for 2023 were presented to each charity during an internal event hosted at the Walkers headquarters in Grand Cayman. An employee with a personal interest or affiliation presented each organisation with a donation on behalf of their colleagues.
Employees selected the following charities as the beneficiaries for 2023:
- Crisis Centre Cayman Islands
- donation presented by Prasana
- Cayman Islands Humane Society
- donations presented by Priscilla Shire
- Jasmine Hospice Care
- donation presented by Martin Davies
- Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels
- donation presented by Lesley Jefferson
Rob Jackson, Cayman Islands Office managing partner, remarked, "Our people's commitment to community support is truly inspiring. This initiative exemplifies our collective dedication to making a positive impact, and I am proud to witness the generosity of our team."
Ania Milanowska of the Crisis Centre noted, this "donation plays a crucial role in helping us navigate our day-to-day operations, ensuring that we can continue to offer support to those in need". "There are lots of opportunities to volunteer with the Humane Society. From dog walking, cat socialisation and cleaning to administration, beach training for dogs and educating the community," shared by Samantha Cooper, Humane Society.
Jasmine Hospice Care representatives, Sophie Munden and Stef Prieto, shared their sentiment of thanks, "We are deeply grateful for your support and belief in our mission. It is an honour to count you among our most valued supporters." On behalf of Meals for Wheels, Jennifer West expressed, "Whether as a company or as individuals, we look forward to helping hands as we continue our mission of ending senior hunger in the Cayman Islands."
Walkers is proud to continue the tradition of the Cayman employee-funded giving initiative in 2024 and beyond.
