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CGI Turns 10: A Decade of Compassion, a Lifetime of Change

Ten years of Cheerful Givers Incorporation — a decade of feeding, clothing, healing and empowering communities across Nigeria and the USA.

Spring Outreach: Clothing, Footwear and Essentials for Neighbours Experiencing Homelessness

CGI distributed clothing, footwear and household essentials to neighbours experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. — another rewarding day of compassion.

Honored to be featured in Voyage Baltimore Magazine.

Voyage Baltimore Magazine sat down with our founder to share the story behind Cheerful Givers Incorporation and the work still ahead.

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CGI VOCATIONAL CENTER

At CGI Vocational Center, we offer free skills training and free accommodation if needed in Lagos. No knowledge learned is wasted! 💯Do you want to make…

Apprenticeship Programs: Fashion Design

Apprenticeship Programs: Fashion Design. Are you between 17 and 35 years old, eager to gain hands-on experience and develop essential skills in a good environment? CGI…

This Ankara was sewn by our free CGI Vocational Center.

Every stitch of this Ankara garment was made by trainees at the free CGI Vocational Center in Lagos.

THE AWARDS ARE HERE

The plaques have arrived — a look at the awards recognising CGI's community work this year.

OGUN WOMEN ARISE AWARD

CGI was honoured with the Ogun Women Arise Award for its service to women and families in Ogun State.

The award is here! 💃💃💃

The awards arrived - and it is all thanks to you. Together we are stronger. God bless you all!

WE ARE OPEN

The CGI Vocational Center has opened its doors — free skills training for anyone ready to learn.

CGI VOCATIONAL CENTER

Inside the CGI Vocational Center, where fashion design, hair styling, soap making and more are taught free of charge.

CGI VOCATIONAL CENTER

A look at daily life and training sessions at the free CGI Vocational Center in Lagos.

The CGI Vocational Center is open to the public for free skills acquisition.

Free skills acquisition for all: the CGI Vocational Center welcomes the public — no fees, and accommodation for those who need it.

#GFIIA 2024 AWARD TO MRS SAIDAT OLUWATUYI

We are pleased to announce that the founder has received the NIGERIA in DIASPORA Award from the Gani Fawehinmi Impacts and Integrity Awards team

Christmas 2024 Rice and chicken giveaway

For Christmas 2024 we shared rice and chickens with families in our community.

Christmas rice and chicken giveaway to our elderly people

Our elderly neighbours received rice and chickens this Christmas — a small gift with a lot of love.

Washington, D.C. Christmas outreach is done#2

More scenes from our Washington, D.C. Christmas outreach — warm meals and warmer company.

Washington DC Christmas 2024 outreach is done.

Our Washington, D.C. Christmas 2024 outreach wrapped up with food, gifts and fellowship.

Business Support

Seed support for small businesses — helping widows and single parents earn a steady income.

Cash Giveaway

A cash giveaway to ease the load for families doing their best in hard times.

CGI WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

Photos from our women's empowerment programme — tools, training and cash support for new beginnings.

CHEERFUL GIVERS INCORPORATION’S OUTREACH

Highlights from a Cheerful Givers Incorporation outreach — food, supplies and smiles shared.

CGI’S CASH GIVEAWAY

CGI put cash directly into the hands of those who needed it most.

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A snapshot of Cheerful Givers Incorporation and what we stand for.

Cheerful Givers Incorporation outreaches

A round-up of recent Cheerful Givers Incorporation outreaches across Nigeria and the USA.

The founder was honored with a Selfless Service Award by the Rotary Club of Oshogbo, Nigeria.

The Rotary Club of Oshogbo honoured our founder with a Selfless Service Award.

The founder, Ms. Saidat, was honored with the Commit to Care Award by Chamberlain University Alumni.

Chamberlain University Alumni presented Ms. Saidat with the Commit to Care Award.

Fundraiser

Join our fundraiser — every donation feeds a child, supports a widow, or trains a hand.

Fundraiser

We're raising funds for our next outreach — your gift goes straight to the people we serve.

GIVEAWAY

Scenes from a CGI giveaway — food and essentials for kids, widows and single parents.

PLS DONATE 🙏🙏🙏🙏https://cash.app/$cheerfulgiversinc

Support our work directly through Cash App — every dollar reaches someone in need.

CGI OUTREACH PROJECT

On the ground with the CGI outreach team, bringing food and supplies to the street.

Widows Giveaway

A giveaway dedicated to poor widows — food, provisions and encouragement.

CGI MEDICAL OUTREACH, OGUN STATE

Free health checks and medication at the CGI medical outreach in Ogun State.

CGI OUTREACH PROJECT

Another CGI outreach project delivered — meals and supplies for families in need.

CGI 8TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Eight years of cheerful giving — celebrating CGI's anniversary with the community that made it possible.

ORENTE @ 45: Ojodu, Ososa and Ilorin agog as Cheerful Givers Incorporation organises FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH and Operation “FEED THE STREET” to mark the founder’s 45th birthday.

Ojodu, Ososa and Ilorin celebrated the founder's 45th birthday with a free medical outreach and Operation Feed the Street.

CALL FOR DONATION AND SPONSORSHIP: ORENTE’S 45TH BIRTHDAY OUTREACH

ORENTE SAIDAT’S 45TH BIRTHDAY OUTREACH ♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠♠ Dear Friends and Well-wishers,I am thankful for your unflinching support so far and I am pleased to let you know…

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION: Distribution of Chickens to members and non-members of Orente Saidat Foundation

Chickens for Christmas — distributed to members and non-members of Orente Saidat Foundation alike.

ILORIN XMAS OUTREACH

Our Ilorin Christmas outreach brought festive meals to families across the city.

CGI ZONE 15 (OSUN STATE)

CGI ZONE 15 (OSUN STATE)

HOMELESS, NOT HOPELESS – Cheerful Givers Incorporation at it again!

Homeless, not hopeless — CGI back on the streets with hot food and care packs.

HEALTH: DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRONIC BLOOD PRESSURE MACHINES TO MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF ORENTE SAIDAT FOUNDATION.

Electronic blood pressure machines distributed free to members and non-members of Orente Saidat Foundation.

SECOND PHASE OF CGI WIDOWS/SINGLE MOTHERS EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME

Pictorial account of the second phase of WIDOWS and SINGLE MOTHERS EMPOWERMENT powered by Cheerful Givers Incorporation (Orente Saidat Foundation) held on Saturday, November 20, 2021.…

FIRST PHASE OF CGI WIDOWS/SINGLE MOTHERS EMPOWERMENT

The first phase of Cheerful Givers Incorporation Empowerment Programme took place on Saturday 13th of November, 2021 as a good number of WIDOWS and single mothers…