Bati Bleki

In November of 2007, T.H. Palm & Company, one of the most popular and colorful stores on Palm Beach, made a decision to earmark a portion of its sales’ revenue to six local not-for-profit foundations, helping them via regular monetary donations, and giving back to the community, in the words of the ancient Kabala, making Tikkun Olam, helping in the repair of the world. Shoppers at T.H. Palm & Company were asked to pick their favorite charity from a list of excellent local projects and Telefon pa Hubentud, made the top six. Beginning with the first of November 2007, T.H. Palm & Company started holding back a portion of its income and this week, the second seasonal donation was handed over to Telefon pa Hubentud by Salamander Holdings’ associates Elena Policarpio, Cora Gargantilla, Julie Partosemito & Hilde Nahr. Telefon pa Hubentud, a children’s help line operated by volunteers, represented by Jeanine Tromp and Madeline Ridderstaap, plays an important role in helping kids resolve issues with the help of a trustworthy counselor, on the phone. Kids just have to pick up the phone, dial 131, and share their stories and dilemmas, in a confidential way with an anonymous adult. The foundation TPH visits schools and promoted its much-needed services to children who find it easier to share on the phone than in real life, especially when parents are at work and caretakers busy. The Aruban Youth Telephone Line, Telefon Pa Hubentud was launched on November 20, 1999, as an independent charity, with its distinctive telephone number ‘131′ and logo, aimed at children and youngsters from 8-18 years old, open for questions and sharing from 2 pm to 6 pm, 365 days a year. Telefon Pa Hubentud is set up similarly to the one in Holland and also includes volunteer teens as phone councilors. You too can help make a difference just by shopping at T.H. Palm & Company. Two Percent (2%) of that sale is designated to one of six foundations. You choose which foundation you would like your donation to go to. It’s that easy! If you would like more information about Telefon Pa Hubentud you may call them at tel.: 588 6138. You may also contact T.H. Palm & Company at Tel.: 586 8909 or email orders@salamanderholdings.com. T.H. Palm & Company is located street side at the Playa Linda Beach Resort and is open daily from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. except on Fridays, when it stays open to 11 p.m.