40 Sewing machines donated for Nanaimo Sewing School in Guyana

 Andra Thakur put out an appeal for donation of sewing machines for the Nanaimo Sewing School that he runs in Guyana.  

The request was published in local newspapers in July.  Andra writes: The response from the Nanaimo - Parksville Community has been tremendous with 40 sewing machines collected so far. 

I would like to send a heartfelt thanks to all those who have donated sewing machines.  I would also like to thank Joyce Morrison who has made significant contribution since the start of the project in 2009, aw well as all the friends and the Rotary Club of Parksville AM who have made cash donations used to ship the machines to Guyana and purchase the fabrics  and supplies needed.

The third class is scheduled to begin August 29 and concludes on December 10.  Upon graduation, they receive a sewing machine, providing the opportunity to utilize the new skills in their future.