Members from the community of Southside, central Kingston, called for more businesses surrounding the vicinity to exercise their corporate social responsibility and give back to the community.

Such were the attitudes of the parents who attended a recent Fidelity Motors annual back-to-school giveaway at the Multi-care Foundation centre at Breezy Castle.

Gregory Webster, general manager for Fidelity Motors Ltd, told The Gleaner at the fun day that many of the volunteers who assist with the event are from the community.

Commitment

Webster has pledged his commitment to the community of South-side over the last five years, as the annual event has created an annual fun day for residents.

Refreshments and fun was the order of the day as more than 100 children jumped on the bouncing castle, ate hot dogs and chomped on popcorn before receiving back-to-school bags, accessories and stationery.

Restoration

Lorna Blake, member of the Southside parent group Parents of Inner-City Kids (PICK), told The Gleaner that the restoration of downtown Kingston required more interaction between the businesses that operate in the area and the residents.

"There are a lot of bright children in this community. If you look around, there are a lot of businesses here," she said. "So they should team up together and provide some children with scholarships."

Blake commended the event as a good community initiative that has enabled persons to meet and interact with each other. She noted that the interaction created an environment for the children to play and have fun.