Guyana-born American philanthropist Dr Michelle Gill is giving back to children in her hometown of Georgetown, Guyana this summer through her charity organization Michelle’s Foundation. The New Jersey-based social worker and college professor is also the owner and operator of a radio station, Get With The Fix Radio, that’s syndicated across several states and digitally streamed.
For the past 14 years, Michelle has hosted an annual back to school drive in the neighborhood of Orange, New Jersey. She has also done some charity work on 3 occasions in Jamaica. This will be the second time she’ll be including Guyana on July 2nd. Michelle will be doing a presentation to her alma mater, which she has now completely adopted, the St Gabriel’s Primary School in Georgetown, Guyana.
The graduating class will receive 132 school bags to take for their first year of high school, with the top 10 performing students receiving tablets. 360 Vinyl Printing has also committed to donating additional tablets to some of the children in need. The teachers will be surprised by a token of appreciation sponsored by local business, Secure Innovations and Concepts. Two special little girls who stopped the bullying of another child will receive a special gift as well.
“Giving back to the children of Guyana and seeing their reaction to just me being there is always heartwarming. Donating to a worthy cause is gratifying and to see it up close is the best feeling ever. I hope by doing this, it motivates others to do the same for these children back home,” said Michelle.
Michelle’s Foundation was a major sponsor for the recently concluded A’Legends School Tour in Jamaica, donating 12 tablets to several students from different schools. The 14th Annual Michelle’s Foundation Back To School Drive in New Jersey will be held on August 30, 2025.
Source: @LesleyOdyssey