The Peter J Isola Foundation Donates Vehicle to Gibraltar’s Children’s Residential Services

The Peter J Isola Foundation is delighted to have donated a Mitsubishi Colt 5-door to the Children’s Residential Services, supporting the vital work of the Care Agency within our community.

The presentation took place this morning and was attended by The Hon. Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, Minister for Health, Care and Business, Angelo Cerisola, Director of Services, Safety and Standards, Rachel Netto, Head of Children’s Services, and Carlos Banderas, CEO of the Care Agency. Trustees Katrina Isola and Tammy Isola represented the Foundation.

Tammy Isola, Trustee of The Peter J Isola Foundation, said:

“We have focused this year on supporting our elder citizens with the GibSilver project and our younger citizens with our work renovating the Youth Clubs and Children’s Services with this versatile vehicle which will facilitate the excellent work the Care Agency deliver on a daily basis across our community. This donation will make a real and practical difference to the daily lives of children and young people in residential care.”

The Foundation would also like to thank Gedime for their support in supplying the vehicle for this initiative.

Carlos Banderas, CEO of the Care Agency, added:

“We are extremely grateful to The Peter J Isola Foundation for this generous donation. Access to smaller vehicles is vital for our residential services, enabling us to respond more effectively to the individual needs of the children and young people in our care.”

The donation reflects the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting meaningful initiatives that benefit the wider community and improve the wellbeing and opportunities of children, families, and vulnerable adults.

The Minister for Health, Care and Business, the Hon Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP, said:

“I am very grateful to The Peter J Isola Foundation for this generous and practical donation to Children’s Residential Services. This vehicle will make a real difference to the day-to-day work of the Care Agency, helping staff support children and young people in residential care with greater flexibility and responsiveness.”