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This afternoon, the IL Cares Foundation hosted Thanksgiving dinner for the children of The Children’s Home.

It’s an initiative that began in 2017 and has become an annual tradition. Last year the celebration had to be canceled due to the relocation of the children as a result of Hurricane Dorian.

However, with the children returning home, the foundation felt it fitting to continue the tradition. “As the children are still adjusting to being back home, what better way to begin the holiday season that with a familiar celebration”, says IL Cares Foundation representative.

Through the foundation we aim to continue ongoing initiatives with the goal of dramatically increasing the quality of life for hundreds of Bahamians.

By giving back to our community in ways that create stronger individuals and households, we can create stronger citizens and a stronger economy. It is our main focus and goal to directly affect those with the greatest needs.

Pauline Bowen-Forbes the administrator for the children home states, “2019-2020 has been as Queen Elizabeth once described as ‘anus horribilis’ Our children have had their share of trauma, repeated displacement and basically their lives once again interrupted with the effects of Covid -19 It is necessary to do whatever we can to return them to some sort of normalcy, since their return they have left The Home once since October.” She continues, “We want them to feel loved and remembered we’re so appreciative of Island Luck Cares for really caring enough to host our children for Thanksgiving Dinner.”

Established in 2014, The IL Cares Foundation (ILC) has now become the sole source of Island Luck’s charitable works and the continued goal and effort of Island Luck will be realized through the successful economic empowerment programs of the ILC.

For more information please email info@ilcares.com if you, your company, or organization would like to assist with any of our ongoing community service efforts. 

The IL Cares Foundation hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for the children of The Children’s Home. It’s the first celebration to be held since the official reopening of the home which was forced closed by Hurricane Dorian.

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Some 400 teachers and students in Abaco will benefit from the gift of $102,000 thanks to the efforts of Rotary Bahamas and Cable Group of Companies.

Executives of The Ministry of Education (MOE) accepted the donation from Rotary and Cable representatives during a ceremony at the MOE, Thursday, November, 26, 2020. The funds will go towards the purchase of data packages (MiFi devices and tablets).

Among those present were: Kendrick Delaney, Rev/Head of Digital Growth; Ken Strachan, Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas East/Assistant Governor; Dr. Marcellus Taylor, Director of Education and Lorraine Armbrister, Permanent Secretary.

Carla Card-Stubbs, Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas West/Assistant Governor, said bridging the digital divide may be an insurmountable task but efforts must be made towards achieving the goal.

“This is an important time for citizens to step up and take ownership of our community, society and children,” she said.

The Hon. Jeffrey Lloyd, Minister of Education, thanked Rotary Bahamas for the generous donation.

“I commend you and I am grateful to you,” he said. “Despite the great effort and adventure of the MOE in making possible the continuation of education for our children, there is still an arduous task to get to our people an understanding of how important education is.

“Despite our best efforts, unless we have stakeholder involvement, like parents and the community, we are almost kind of working against ourselves.”

Two hundred devices are en route to Abaco, and students are expected to begin receiving them as of next week. 

The devices are for educational use only. Students and teachers must follow the guidelines within the contract. Connectivity will be lost it they are not used for the intended purpose. The educational platform is available until June 2021. (BIS Photos/Kristaan Ingraham)

By Kathryn Campbell