ECGC FOUNDATION INC. Expanding opportunities, enriching lives
About Us
The ECGC Foundation Inc. was incorporated on May 19, 2017. The idea was envisioned by our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Osmond “Ossie” Davy who thought that ECGC as a company has made significant contribution socially and financially to many and sundry with short-lived returns and no lasting memories. He felt that the time had come for ECGC to create a sustainable legacy in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and eventually within the OECS. He then made a proposal to the Board of Directors for the establishment of a charitable organization which will focus ECGC contributions and services to a specific worthy cause and enhance the Company’s image as it creates a legacy, while at the same time serving well a population of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and the OECS by extension that needs the support; as a result the ECGC Foundation was created/born.
Our Focus
The Foundation seeks to create/enhance opportunities for the education, health care and the welfare of needy and vulnerable children and adults within the Vincentian society and the OECS. In so doing it is our aim to manage and enhance the charitable givings of ECGC.
We believe that a comprehensive approach to meeting people needs and providing positive choices bring about lives saving behavior change.
How are we funded?
The funds come directly from the Directors’ fee of the East Caribbean Group of Companies and the Company itself.
Board of Directors
Mr. Osmond “Ossie” Davy, Chairman – Chief Executive Officer, ECGC
Mr. Elvis DeRiggs – Chief Operating Officer, ECGC
Mrs. Phyllis James, Secretary – HR Manager, ECGC
Mr. Douglas Williams – Lawyer
Dr. Wayne Murray – Medical Doctor
Mrs. Deborah Dalrymple – Educator and Social Worker
Mr. Dixton Findlay – Educator
Our Work
(In photo from Left to Right – the Chairman of the ECGC Foundation Inc. Mr. Osmond Davy handing over donations to Mr. Clifford Soleyn (dad of Raffique Soleyn), Mr. Kingsley Barbour and Ms. Colinsia Stephen (mom of Tiffany Hepburn)).
1. Assist in the provision of medical care to needy children and adults
2. To contribute to the welfare of vulnerable children;
i. Donate on an on-going basis to the St. Benedicts Day Nursery and Hospital; and the Lady of Guadeloupe with toiletries and the Company’s products such as Semolina, Flour and Wheat germ.
3. To enhance the educational opportunities of Vincentians:
i. Financial assistance (Tuition, book and tools) to students pursuing studies in Engineering at the Division of Technical and Vocational Studies at the SVGCC – Engineering Technology; Business Studies and Agricultural Science.
ii. Financial assistance in the form of annual bursaries to at least eight students pursuing studies at the UWI Open Campus, St. Vincent. Financial assistance was also given to students pursuing medical studies locally.
iii. Currently provides bursary of US$1000.00 annually for UWI students with outstanding grades within the OECS.
The first group of eight (8) students from the SVGCC – DTVE to be awarded bursaries
The St Vincent and the Grenadines Community College (SVGCC): Division of Technical and Vocational Education (DTVE) has entered its third year of partnerships with the East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) Foundation Inc. in an effort to provide needy students with financial assistance this 2018-2019 academic year. On October 10th 2018, eight students formed the third group of scholarship recipients of the ECGC Foundation Bursary, a scholarship scheme which awards students with EC$1500.00 to cover registration and programme fees. The awardees are Jovonce Cato, Sharana Harry, Aaliyah Nero, Daamian Walters, Stevan Bowens, Jasseim Edwards, Christel Charles and Ossama Ollivierre. They are all first year students pursuing Certificate and Applied Associate Degree programmes in Agricultural Science and Entrepreneurship, Business Studies: Sales and Marketing, Automotive Repairs Technology, and Electrical Engineering Technology.
Directors of the ECGC Foundation Mr. Dixton Findlay and Mrs. Phyllis James were present at the award ceremony during which a cheque of EC$9,600.00 was handed over to Ms. Janelle Allen, Vice Dean of the DTVE. Mr. Findlay challenged students to give of their best, referencing the motto of the SVGCC “Nothing Limits Excellence” as being very similar to that of the ECGC “Excellence through Teamwork.” He encouraged all students to make good use of the investment in their education so that they may reap the benefits in the long term. The SVGCC remains grateful to the ECGC Foundation for their continued partnership and investment in student development and vocational training.
Contact Us
ECGC Foundation Inc.
C/o East Caribbean Group of Companies
Campden Park Bay
P.O Box 612
Kingstown
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Telephone: 784-457-1918
Email: ecgcfoundation@ecgcsvg.com