Fifteen (15) households comprising sixty-two (62) beneficiaries from the Port of Spain and Diego Martin regions, received critical support, as the Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services (MPSDFS) distributed Disaster Relief and Home Repair Grants, valued at one hundred and thirty-nine thousand, eight hundred and seventy-two dollars ($139,872.00).
At the distribution event, which was held at the Ministry's Head Office, St. Vincent Street, Port of Spain, eleven (11) Disaster General Assistance Grants and four (4) Home Repair Grants were delivered to beneficiaries, to assist them and their families in recovering from unforeseen hardships and restore safe and dignified living conditions.
Delivering the feature address, the Honourable Vandana Mohit, Minister of the People, Social Development and Family Services, emphasised that the grants represent more than financial assistance; they restore hope, dignity and stability to vulnerable citizens during challenging times.
"Today is about restoring hope," Minister Mohit stated. "When hardship comes, whether through disaster, damage to one's home, or unexpected circumstances, the Government must be present, compassionate and responsive."
The Minister reaffirmed the Government's commitment to ensuring that social support reaches those who need it most, noting that assistance continues to be delivered consistently across Trinidad and Tobago, through ongoing assessments, grant processing and direct community engagement.
She also commended the Ministry's dedicated officers, whose professionalism and compassion make these programmes possible, reiterating that people remain at the centre of the Government's social development agenda.
Through its Disaster Relief and Home Repair Grant programmes, the Ministry continues to provide timely assistance to vulnerable families, helping them rebuild, recover and move forward with renewed confidence and security.