ArmInfo. 400 employees of HSBC Bank Armenia together with the Assistance Foundation of Armenia prepared gifts, which the children of Tavush region asked in their letters to Santa Claus.
As the press service of the Bank told ArmInfo, HSBC Bank Armenia employees sent 400 toys and other gifts to 8 border communities - Verin Tsakhkavan, Chinchin, Navur, Tavush, Verin Karmrakhbury, Norashen, Artsvaberd, Aigedzor, on the eve of the New Year.
According to the source, "Santa Claus" prepared gifts for those children who are preparing to go to the first grade in the coming year. In addition to toys, the bank employees provided all five-year-olds with school backpacks and office supplies.
“HSBC has been involved in sustainability projects throughout its history. The Toy Drive is only one example of the support that our team readily provides to the local communities. Hope we were able to bring some New Year joy to the kids of Tavush region,” Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank Armenia Paul Edgar noted.
The initiative of Toy Drive HSBC Bank Armenia has been implemented since 2007 within the framework of the "Youth Opportunity" program. To implement this initiative, from 2016 to 2018, the Bank sent about $ 9 million to companies engaged in charity to help vulnerable young people.
