In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa’s devastation in Jamaica, employees of Flow Trinidad have demonstrated remarkable solidarity through the company’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Mission Week. This year’s efforts focused on collecting and donating essential supplies to aid affected colleagues, families, and communities across the island.
Mission Week, a cornerstone of Flow’s CSR strategy, is designed to foster collective action around four key pillars: Learning, Environment, Access, and Disaster Relief. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to the communities where its employees live and work, emphasizing the importance of making a tangible, positive impact.
Yolande Agard-Simmons, Flow’s Senior Manager of Communications, highlighted the initiative’s significance, stating, ‘Our employees have once again shown that compassion is a driving force within our organization. This donation effort was entirely employee-led, reflecting our deep connection to the people of Jamaica and our unwavering commitment to stand with communities in their time of greatest need.’
The donation drive, which took place at Flow’s Trincity head office, resulted in hundreds of cases of water, toilet paper, and hygiene products being collected, sorted, and packed for shipment to Jamaica. Employees described the experience as one filled with ‘gratitude, appreciation, and thanks.’
In addition to the material donations, four senior technicians from Flow Trinidad volunteered to travel to Jamaica for a month-long deployment to assist with network restoration efforts. Their expertise will be invaluable in rebuilding critical infrastructure and restoring connectivity to affected areas.
This initiative not only reflects Flow’s dedication to corporate social responsibility but also serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of collective action in times of crisis.