Sygnus Foundation gives Riverton students back-to-school boost

AS part of its 10th anniversary celebrations Sygnus underscored its commitment to creating meaningful impact in communities, through the recently launched Sygnus Foundation, with a back-to-school initiative hosted at the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre. The initiative, undertaken in partnership with Sygnus Real Estate Finance Limited, provided targeted back-to-school support to 25 students at the centre, including school uniforms, book vouchers and assistance towards school fees. The support was designed to help students and their families prepare for the new academic year while ensuring that children have some of the essential resources needed to begin the school term ready to learn. The initiative also represented a continuation of Sygnus’ long-standing partnership with the St Patrick’s Foundation, which operates the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre. “Our partnership with Sygnus has been a long-standing and meaningful one, and we are grateful that they continue to invest in the children and families we serve. “This back-to-school initiative goes beyond providing practical assistance; it gives our students the encouragement and confidence to begin the school year on a positive note. We value Sygnus’s continued commitment to the Riverton community and look forward to building on this partnership as we work together to create greater opportunities for our children,” said Hermaine Metcalfe, chairperson of the St Patrick’s Foundation. The back-to-school support was complemented by a treat for children in the Riverton community. The event provided the children with an opportunity to enjoy a day of fun and fellowship ahead of the new school year. For the Sygnus Foundation, the initiative reflects its purpose which was recently launched as part of the company’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

Members of the Sygnus team join representatives of St Patrick’s Foundation and Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre for the presentation of back-to-school support to students as part of Sygnus’ continued commitment to education and community development. Pictured are (from left) Annadeen Nembhard, head of people, culture and talent management at Sygnus Capital; Elizabeth James, vice-president and head of wealth and client strategy at Sygnus; Junior Rowe, Principal of Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre; Hermaine Metcalfe, chairperson for St Patrick's Foundation; Dwyane Pryce, assistant vice-president, real estate and project finance at Sygnus; and Renee Rickards, senior marketing manager at Sygnus.

According to Sygnus, the foundation was established to build on the company’s long-standing commitment to supporting communities and creating opportunities that can have a meaningful and lasting impact. Elizabeth James, vice-president, wealth and client strategy, said, “As Sygnus celebrates 10 years, we are proud to strengthen our commitment to communities through the Sygnus Foundation. Our continued partnership with the St Patrick’s Foundation reflects the meaningful relationships we have built over the years, and we are pleased to support these students as they prepare for the new school year.” The support was welcomed by the Riverton Meadows Early Childhood Centre Principal Junior Rowe, who highlighted the value of both the practical assistance and the opportunity for the children in the community to come together and enjoy the back-to-school treat. “We are extremely grateful to Sygnus for continuing to support our students and other children in the community and for making this back-to-school season a little brighter for them. The assistance provided will help families with some of the expenses associated with returning to school, while the treat gave the children an opportunity to simply have fun, interact with their friends and look forward to the new school year. “We value our relationship with Sygnus and the St Patrick’s Foundation, and we appreciate their continued investment in our children,” said Rowe. The Riverton Meadows initiative builds on Sygnus Foundation’s growing programme of impact, which focuses on education, community development, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability through purposeful giving, strategic partnerships and hands-on engagement. It followed the foundation’s first major project, a $16-million rehabilitation of Barbary Hall Primary and Infant School after damage caused by Hurricane Melissa, which restored safer, more functional learning spaces and underscored Sygnus’s commitment to education and community engagement.