congratulations to 2020 scholarship recipients!
We are pleased to announce that we have granted ten scholarships this year to youth of Barbadian heritage attending university in Canada. The scholarship recipients are: Ommu-Kulsoom Abdul-Rahman, Asha Berbeck, Jaryd Christie, Myles Drayton, Shade Edwards, Keneca Pingue-Giles, Syenne Holder, Halley McCalla, Elijah Moore, and Alyssa Nurse. CLICK HERE to read their bios.
In announcing the scholarship recipients, BCF Scholarships Coordinator Penny Walcott commented:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives and this year’s scholarship selection process has
been a challenge for BCF and for scholarship applicants. However, we are pleased to have been able to increase
the number of scholarships granted from six in 2019 to ten in 2020, funded by revenue from the 2019 raffle lottery
and sponsorship by our legacy scholarship sponsors: Diproinduca Canada Ltd, Baylis Medical Company Inc., Aubrey
& Marla Dan Foundation, Barbados Canada Association and Barbados Overseas Community Canada. Also, in
recognition of the increased tuition costs, the amount of each scholarship has been increased from $3,000 to $4,000.
During the year two new selectors joined the scholarship selection panel in replacement of selectors who have moved
on and I wish to take this opportunity to thank the selectors for their outstanding contribution to BCF and for their
volunteer commitment to the community.
A huge ‘Thank You’ also to all who have supported our fundraising efforts by donating to the BCF Scholarships Program,
as well as by buying and selling tickets for the raffle lottery – your support is invaluable. In closing, on behalf of the
youth who benefit from our BCF Scholarships Program, I appeal for your continued donations and support of the
raffle lottery.”
Scholarships granted by BCF are available to youth of Barbadian heritage attending Canadian colleges and universities. Scholarships granted this year (2020) are:
- The Harold M. Brathwaite Memorial Scholarship.
In announcing the scholarship recipients, BCF Scholarships Coordinator Penny Walcott commented:
“The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives and this year’s scholarship selection process has
been a challenge for BCF and for scholarship applicants. However, we are pleased to have been able to increase
the number of scholarships granted from six in 2019 to ten in 2020, funded by revenue from the 2019 raffle lottery
and sponsorship by our legacy scholarship sponsors: Diproinduca Canada Ltd, Baylis Medical Company Inc., Aubrey
& Marla Dan Foundation, Barbados Canada Association and Barbados Overseas Community Canada. Also, in
recognition of the increased tuition costs, the amount of each scholarship has been increased from $3,000 to $4,000.
During the year two new selectors joined the scholarship selection panel in replacement of selectors who have moved
on and I wish to take this opportunity to thank the selectors for their outstanding contribution to BCF and for their
volunteer commitment to the community.
A huge ‘Thank You’ also to all who have supported our fundraising efforts by donating to the BCF Scholarships Program,
as well as by buying and selling tickets for the raffle lottery – your support is invaluable. In closing, on behalf of the
youth who benefit from our BCF Scholarships Program, I appeal for your continued donations and support of the
raffle lottery.”
Scholarships granted by BCF are available to youth of Barbadian heritage attending Canadian colleges and universities. Scholarships granted this year (2020) are:
- Three Diproinduca Canada Scholarships sponsored by Diproinduca Canada Ltd.
- Two Gloria Baylis Memorial Scholarships sponsored by Baylis Medical Company Inc.
- One Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation Scholarship sponsored by Aubrey & Marla Dan Foundation.
- One Donald MacKinlay Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Barbados Canada Association.
- One BOCC Scholarship sponsored by Barbados Overseas Community Canada.
- Two scholarships funded by Barbados Canada Foundation:
- The Harold M. Brathwaite Memorial Scholarship.
BOCC makes major donation
July 23, 2020
Jessica Carrington
After 36 years of serving the Barbadian community, Barbados Overseas Community Canada (BOCC) recently wound up its operation and disbursed its financial assets to various charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
BOCC donated $50,000 to Barbados Canada Foundation to be used as follows:
$30,000 to be directed to BCF’s healthcare initiatives from 2020 to 2022, and $20,000
to establish and fund a “BOCC Scholarship” of $4,000 over a 5-year period beginning
in 2020.
In making the donation, BOCC President Jessica Carrington, who has also served as BCF’s Secretary since our charity’s inception remarked: “Considering that the majority of BOCC’s members are now senior citizens, we had been thinking about dissolving the organization for some time. COVID-19 was the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ and we finally made the decision to wind up BOCC this year. Recognizing the valuable contributions BCF makes to the Barbadian community in providing scholarships to youth attending college and university as well as its support for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and healthcare initiatives that benefit sick children, BOCC’s members were pleased to make BCF the primary beneficiary of the funds being disbursed. In addition to BCF, we have given to five charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Toronto that do great work in the areas of education and healthcare. We are confident that the funds donated will be put to good use and extend our best wishes to each recipient.”
BCF thanks the members of BOCC for their tremendous generosity. This gift has provided us with the funds needed to satisfy our commitment to donate 20 Enteral Feeding Pumps to the QEH this year and will help a Barbadian youth complete his/her college or university education over the next five years.
BOCC donated $50,000 to Barbados Canada Foundation to be used as follows:
$30,000 to be directed to BCF’s healthcare initiatives from 2020 to 2022, and $20,000
to establish and fund a “BOCC Scholarship” of $4,000 over a 5-year period beginning
in 2020.
In making the donation, BOCC President Jessica Carrington, who has also served as BCF’s Secretary since our charity’s inception remarked: “Considering that the majority of BOCC’s members are now senior citizens, we had been thinking about dissolving the organization for some time. COVID-19 was the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’ and we finally made the decision to wind up BOCC this year. Recognizing the valuable contributions BCF makes to the Barbadian community in providing scholarships to youth attending college and university as well as its support for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and healthcare initiatives that benefit sick children, BOCC’s members were pleased to make BCF the primary beneficiary of the funds being disbursed. In addition to BCF, we have given to five charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Toronto that do great work in the areas of education and healthcare. We are confident that the funds donated will be put to good use and extend our best wishes to each recipient.”
BCF thanks the members of BOCC for their tremendous generosity. This gift has provided us with the funds needed to satisfy our commitment to donate 20 Enteral Feeding Pumps to the QEH this year and will help a Barbadian youth complete his/her college or university education over the next five years.
spring fundraiser a success
July 23, 2020
An online fundraiser with a modest objective of $40,000, the Spring 2020 Fundraising Campaign was organized after Bring On The Spring Event 2020 and BCF Charity Golf Tournament – our two annual fundraising events – were cancelled because of COVID-19.
Donations totaling $25,000 were received from Barbados Overseas Community Canada, The Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation and two individuals, and together with average donations of $116.00 from 102 donors, having raised $36,900 or 92% of our target, the Spring 2020 Fundraising Campaign was a success.
We set out to raise funds through this campaign primarily to purchase 20 Enteral Feeding Pumps to be donated to the QEH and are delighted to have received the donations necessary to allow us to meet our obligation in this regard.
Barbados Canada Foundation thanks all donors for helping us “put a spring in someone’s step”. Whether a patient at the QEH who needs a feeding pump to receive daily nutrition or a child suffering with cancer or a blood disorder, your donation will make a difference in their lives.
Click HERE to donate. Donations may be made to:
“For it is in giving that we receive.”……St. Francis of Assisi.
Donations totaling $25,000 were received from Barbados Overseas Community Canada, The Aubrey and Marla Dan Foundation and two individuals, and together with average donations of $116.00 from 102 donors, having raised $36,900 or 92% of our target, the Spring 2020 Fundraising Campaign was a success.
We set out to raise funds through this campaign primarily to purchase 20 Enteral Feeding Pumps to be donated to the QEH and are delighted to have received the donations necessary to allow us to meet our obligation in this regard.
Barbados Canada Foundation thanks all donors for helping us “put a spring in someone’s step”. Whether a patient at the QEH who needs a feeding pump to receive daily nutrition or a child suffering with cancer or a blood disorder, your donation will make a difference in their lives.
Click HERE to donate. Donations may be made to:
- The General Fund.
- BCF Scholarships Program.
- Bring On The Spring Event for Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Barbados.
- BCF Charity Golf Tournament for the SickKids-Caribbean Initiative and Camp Jumoke.
“For it is in giving that we receive.”……St. Francis of Assisi.
help our youth - support our annual raffle lottery
July 23, 2020
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Our BCF Scholarships Program grants scholarships of $4,000 each to youth attending college or university in Canada and our annual raffle lottery raises funds to help underwrite these scholarships. We are hoping to raise net revenue of $14,100 to augment funds raised for the scholarships program through individual donations and sponsored scholarships.
This year’s raffle lottery will have all cash prizes, from the 1st prize of $3,000 to the 4th prize of $500. The ticket price is $20.00 each and a total of 1000 tickets have been printed. Ticket sales will close on April 16, 2021 and the draw will be held on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Bring On The Spring Event 2021. See the flyer for full details. We look forward to your support. |
save the date for Bring On The Spring Event 2021
April 25, 2020
SAVE THE DATE OF APRIL 24, 2021 and attend Bring On The Spring Event 2021. Watch this page for further information on this event, including the date from which tickets will be available.
save the date for the 2021 BCF Charity Golf Tournament
April 25, 2020
BCF's 2020 charity golf tournament returns to the picturesque Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Georgetown on Saturday, July 10th. Held in support of SickKids-Caribbean Initiative and Camp Jumoke, this tournament includes a fun day of "best-ball" golf for golfers of all levels, a buffet dinner, entertainment and prizes.
SAVE THE DATE OF JULY 10, 2021 and visit this page for further information.
SAVE THE DATE OF JULY 10, 2021 and visit this page for further information.