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<p>Newly launched 4Ys Foundation, the charitable arm of itelbpo, is looking to raise US100,000 to assist Hurricane Dorian victims in The Bahamas.</p>
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<p>The foundation has already raised US$60,000 to assist victims in The Bahamas, which include staff members living there.</p>
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<p>itelbpo chairman Yoni Epstein, made the disclosure about the US$100,000 Saturday (Sept 14), during the  Speaking at the inaugural itelFest, founding chairman and chief executive officer, Yoni Epstein, who was very emotional as he spoke about being kept abreast about the experiences of team members in The Bahamas, said while the disaster was on its way the company immediately kicked into gear and started planning it's hurricane response.</p>
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<p>"One hundred and sixty eight employees made it through with varying degrees of loss from Hurricane Dorian and immediately we established through the foundation, all hearts all hands on deck, our GoFundMe account and have raised US$20,000,"  he said.</p>
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<p>"Through the sale of T-shirts, we've raised another US$5000," Epstein added.<br>Additionally he said the itelbpo has pledged US $20,000 and another foundation, CB Facie, has commuted US $15,000.</p>
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<p>The funds collected will be used to purchase priority items including food, baby formula and tarpaulin and will be given to affected residents in the island as soon as the foundation&nbsp; is allowed into the island.</p>
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<p>Noting that the Foundation is aiming to raise at least US $100,000 Epstein said the foundation after travelling to the island will see how it can provide further assistance.</p>
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