Newsletter for December, 2019

Here's what we did together this year: 

We hosted book sales under the almond tree to benefit outreach and literacy programs.

We delivered chromebooks to 4 schools on Bequia. Shown here are students at the Lower Bay School with one of them.

We supported Kadeem in his dream of becoming a pilot. Last week he flew solo from North Bay to Killarney, Ontario, and back again. He took this picture:

We supported Gabby in her dream of becoming a chef. She made this:

‌ We delivered 100 recorders to island schools ... 

... and, with others, helped support the launch of We Choose , a program to raise awareness and build response to gender violence.

‌ We helped plant a garden at the Sunshine School ... 

‌ ... and sailed with the Junior Sailors ...

... and shared new ideas with teachers from every school on the island.

‌ We celebrated the great contributions of lasting friends.

We delivered food hampers at Easter. And during the school year, we fed children food for the brain.

And we went to school.  

We were thankful for all the people who gave funds and ideas ; for those who gave their time and offered their skills ; for the teachers who spent their days teaching others how to read, and to use their voices, and to dream even bigger dreams:

Elizabeth Alisha Carmette Eugenia Barbara   Jean Irene Darlene Jeff Kevin Cheryl Linda Jan Avell Rose Dawn Gillian Ave Bridgette Allison

Allison Juliette Alicia Kabrina Deverne Naphia Ashanti Heather John Deane Judy Jennifer Brendon Beverly Morrie Rosann Gwenesta Mehreen Elie

Tylisha Donnet Orthwin Devvy John Don Ray Felicia Hilary Elizabeth Nicolle Myrtle Oleen Jan Doris Dahlia Gillian Allan

We were thankful for the Brown Foundation, The Grenadines Partnership Fund, Action Bequia, Dan's Welding, and the Anderson Family Foundation. For the World Pediatric Project, Canadore College, the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, and Lakefield College School. We were thankful for you.  Happy holidays, and all best in the New Year.

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Contact: Glen Herbert glen.herbert@grenadinesinitiative.org

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