Residents of St. Vincent and The Grenadines are in crisis mode as La Soufriere – a stratovolcano that forms the country’s highest peak – continues to erupt after initially exploding on Friday, April 9, 2020. According to reports from Associated Press, at least 16,000 people have been forced from their homes, 3200 of whom have sought refuge in government shelters. Many others have been evacuated to other Caribbean countries by cruise ships that rushed to the nation’s assistance.
Now, St. Vincent-based payment app Squeeze Cash is stepping in to help residents through this difficult time. Squeeze Cash has announced the St. Vincent Volcano Relief Fund to make it easier than ever for anyone abroad to assist relief efforts. Vincentians and non-Vincentians anywhere in the world can download the Squeeze Cash app and donate directly to the relief fund. They can also send money directly to loved ones on the island who use the app. To help even further, Squeeze Cash is currently waiving all cashout fees.
View this post on Instagram
In a press release, Squeeze Cash Co-Founder and CEO explained, “As a Vincentian, born and raised, it’s imperative for us to be able to use our technology to assist my people in this time of need. With Squeeze Cash we not only launching this fund, but will also waive all cash-out fees for any SVG personal, merchant, or NGO accounts in the aftermath of this disaster. Anyone can send funds instantly from virtually anywhere in the world so your friends and family in St. Vincent can avoid standing in lines for hours every day.”
Squeeze Cash Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer Ashley Mclean also added, “With our latest update, you can not only send and receive funds but now you can top up airtime for your SVG friends and family from anywhere at any time to their Digicel or Flow mobile numbers. We’re making it easier than ever to stay connected–we know how important keeping in touch is as the news is constantly changing.”
The press release also explained that the relief fund will provide immediate and ongoing support to shelters, workers, and families. The fund will support purchasing and distributing crucial items such as water, baby diapers, and food to those affected by the disaster. Squeeze Cash has also partnered with C.K. Greaves, KFC, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Relief, Inc. Transport. LAC Services will also be providing transportation and distribution services in an effort to assist as many victims as possible.
About Squeeze Cash
Squeeze Cash is a multi-currency app based in St. Vincent and The Grenadines. With Squeeze Cash, you can send cash to friends and family at home, on the go, or from across the globe. Squeeze Cash has also made it easy to pay merchants in-store or from the comfort of your home with a contactless QR scan to pay feature. The user-friendly platform allows users to recharge their digital wallets on-demand, cash out to any regional bank, and receive instant transaction notifications and updates.
