2006 Press Releases
American Organization Helps Schools in Eleuthera
February 16, 2006
Ambassador John D. Rood visited Eleuthera on February 16 to officially recognize the good works of Island Relief, Inc., a non-profit organization started by American citizen Lisa Krupp. Island Relief collects books and computer equipment in the United States for transport to Eleuthera, where they are provided to local schools.
During his visit, Ambassador Rood presented Ms. Krupp with the Ambassador’s Award. The award's citation read, “In recognition of your outstanding efforts to bring educational enrichment to the children of Eleuthera. You serve as a wonderful example of the difference one person can make in the lives of others. You make America proud.”
The Ambassador viewed a recently arrived shipment of twenty-five pallets of books and one hundred computers donated through Island Relief. He also toured the Central High School Business Department and Technical Training Center that Island relief helped to upgrade. For more information on Island relief, visit http://www.islandreliefinc.com/ or call (815) 455-3134.