As the holiday season approaches, The Salvation Army is again on the front lines, officially launching the Red Kettle season under the theme 'Love Beyond Christmas' to bring help and hope to the most vulnerable in the community. 
 
This year, from November 14 to December 24, more than 30 locations throughout New Providence, Freeport, Eleuthera, and the Berry Islands will feature Red Kettle bells and volunteer bell ringers, including all Super Value Food Store, Kelly's Home Centre, Lowe's Pharmacy, Quality Home Centre, and John Bull locations. 
 
The valuable funds raised during the annual Red Kettle Bell season enable the Salvation Army to help more than 30 thousand people rebuild broken homes and lives each year. This year, the organization aims to raise $250,000 during the campaign.
 
While the Red Kettle has become synonymous with the holiday season as the Salvation Army's hallmark fundraising initiative, the generosity of donors enables the organization to share love far beyond Christmas. Red Kettle corporate and individual donations help power a wide array of social services programs year-round. This outreach includes providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, schooling and employment for the blind, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children.  
 
"Since 1931, The Salvation Army has been restoring hope and dignity to men, women, and children. With increasing demand, these requirements have become more numerous and wide-ranging. Executing this work would not be possible without the help and support of our volunteers and generous donors. There is always the need for financial and volunteer support to maintain these programs, so help is always welcomed," shared Felix Stubbs, Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board."
 
For the second consecutive year, CIBC FirstCaribbean, a longtime supporter of The Salvation Army, supports the Red Kettle campaign with a $7,000 corporate donation.
 
"We want to ensure that this holiday season families are not hungry, without clothes, or without the giving of Christmas," shared Dr. Jacqui Bend, Managing Director, CIBC FirstCaribbean. "The Salvation Army's work is important because it is all-encompassing. It's for those who are in need. It is very important that the Salvation Army supports these areas in the community, and we are happy to partner with them while they do that."
 
In addition, The Salvation Army is proud to partner with the Central Bank of The Bahamas to enable donations through SandDollar, the digital version of the Bahamian dollar. 
 
Each Salvation Army Kettle Bell station will have a QR code that anyone with a digital wallet can scan to donate SandDollars to the Salvation Army within seconds. Persons can also send digital donations remotely using the Salvation Army's wallet nickname ‘salvationarmy@sanddollar.bs'. During this year's Red Kettle campaign, the Central Bank of The Bahamas has pledged to match SandDollar contributions to the Salvation Army.
 
SandDollar is compatible with all authorized digital wallets in The Bahamas, including Cash n' Go, Island Pay, Kanoo, Mobile Assist, MoneyMaxx, Omni, and SunCash, any of which can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App store. 
 
"The Central Bank has contributed to worthy causes such as The Salvation Army for many years. The Salvation Army's work is exceptional and invaluable," stated Jermaine Campbell, Currency Manager, Central Bank.
 
With more than nine community programs in The Bahamas, including The Salvation Army Erin Gilmour School For The Blind, the Grants Town Learning Center, the Women & Children's Emergency Shelter, and Welfare and Family Services in Freeport, Grand Bahama and Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, the Salvation remains one of the largest non-governmental direct providers of social services in the country.
 
One of the reasons The Salvation Army can do what it does is its many friends' support and generosity. Here are some of the ways you can help:
 
●      Become a volunteer
●      In-kind donations of food, clothing, books, furniture, or anything else
●      Service donations
●      Financial contributions of any amount
 
To learn more about The Salvation Army or make a difference in the lives of those in your community, visit salvationarmybahamas.org or call The Salvation Army at 393-2340.

 

As the holiday season approaches, The Salvation Army is again on the front lines, officially launching the Red Kettle season under the theme 'Love Beyond Christmas' to bring help and hope to the most vulnerable in the community.    This year, from November 14 to December 24, more than 30 locations throughout New Providence, Freeport, Eleuthera, and the Berry Islands will feature Red Kettle bells and volunteer bell ringers, including all Super Value Food Store, Kelly's Home Centre, Lowe's Pharmacy, Quality Home Centre, and John Bull locations.    The valuable funds raised during the annual Red Kettle Bell season enable the Salvation Army to help more than 30 thousand people rebuild broken homes and lives each year. This year, the organization aims to raise $250,000 during the campaign.   While the Red Kettle has become synonymous with the holiday season as the Salvation Army's hallmark fundraising initiative, the generosity of donors enables the organization to share love far beyond Christmas. Red Kettle corporate and individual donations help power a wide array of social services programs year-round. This outreach includes providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, schooling and employment for the blind, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless, and opportunities for underprivileged children.     "Since 1931, The Salvation Army has been restoring hope and dignity to men, women, and children. With increasing demand, these requirements have become more numerous and wide-ranging. Executing this work would not be possible without the help and support of our volunteers and generous donors. There is always the need for financial and volunteer support to maintain these programs, so help is always welcomed," shared Felix Stubbs, Chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board."   For the second consecutive year, CIBC FirstCaribbean, a longtime supporter of The Salvation Army, supports the Red Kettle campaign with a $7,000 corporate donation.   "We want to ensure that this holiday season families are not hungry, without clothes, or without the giving of Christmas," shared Dr. Jacqui Bend, Managing Director, CIBC FirstCaribbean. "The Salvation Army's work is important because it is all-encompassing. It's for those who are in need. It is very important that the Salvation Army supports these areas in the community, and we are happy to partner with them while they do that."   In addition, The Salvation Army is proud to partner with the Central Bank of The Bahamas to enable donations through SandDollar, the digital version of the Bahamian dollar.    Each Salvation Army Kettle Bell station will have a QR code that anyone with a digital wallet can scan to donate SandDollars to the Salvation Army within seconds. Persons can also send digital donations remotely using the Salvation Army's wallet nickname ‘salvationarmy@sanddollar.bs'. During this year's Red Kettle campaign, the Central Bank of The Bahamas has pledged to match SandDollar contributions to the Salvation Army.   SandDollar is compatible with all authorized digital wallets in The Bahamas, including Cash n' Go, Island Pay, Kanoo, Mobile Assist, MoneyMaxx, Omni, and SunCash, any of which can be downloaded from the Google Play and Apple App store.    "The Central Bank has contributed to worthy causes such as The Salvation Army for many years. The Salvation Army's work is exceptional and invaluable," stated Jermaine Campbell, Currency Manager, Central Bank.   With more than nine community programs in The Bahamas, including The Salvation Army Erin Gilmour School For The Blind, the Grants Town Learning Center, the Women & Children's Emergency Shelter, and Welfare and Family Services in Freeport, Grand Bahama and Palmetto Point, Eleuthera, the Salvation remains one of the largest non-governmental direct providers of social services in the country.   One of the reasons The Salvation Army can do what it does is its many friends' support and generosity. Here are some of the ways you can help:   ●      Become a volunteer ●      In-kind donations of food, clothing, books, furniture, or anything else ●      Service donations ●      Financial contributions of any amount   To learn more about The Salvation Army or make a difference in the lives of those in your community, visit salvationarmybahamas.org or call The Salvation Army at 393-2340.

Turnout at the West Grand Bahama District Council Central Government Agency Fair on Saturday, November 5, representing 20 government agencies and departments, was well attended and very informative.  The agencies were able to get feedback, address concerns, provide assistance and disseminate vital information to residents of the island.  On hand were Ministers Obie Wilchcombe and Ginger Moxey. 

Booths on 'Day Two' of the Public Service Week Career Day Fair are pictured at Centre Court, Marathon Mall, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 to boost public awareness of the role of various government departments, and to present career opportunities.  State Minister for the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle addressed the opening of the career fair on Tuesday morning and stated how the government is improving the working environment for public servants.

The special week opened with a Service of Thanksgiving at Mt. Tabor Church on Sunday morning, October 30.

Upcoming events:

Friday, November 4
Float Parade & National T- Shirt Day.  
Floats assemble at the Western Esplanade, where there will be prejudging 8 am to 10 am.  Floats leave the Western Esplanade at 10 am and return there.

The route: Western Esplanade, Saunders Beach, Prospect Ridge, University Drive, east to NIB and on to Blue Hill Road, to Meeting Street, west on Meeting Street to Nassau Street, and north on Nassau Street, back to the Western Esplanade.

State Minister Glover-Rolle will at the end of the parade announce the winning Float presentations and also the winning Career Day Booth presentations.

Saturday, November 5
Fun Run Walk and Health Screening.
Events begin at 6am at the Meeting Street grounds of the Ministry of Health/Ministry of the Public Service, and return there.

State Minister Glover-Rolle will give remarks at the end of the marathon, at 8am, on Meeting Street grounds, where there will be festivities after.

 

 Booths on 'Day Two' of the Public Service Week Career Day Fair are pictured at Centre Court, Marathon Mall, Wednesday, November 2, 2022 to boost public awareness of the role of various government departments, and to present career opportunities.  State Minister for the Public Service the Hon. Pia Glover-Rolle addressed the opening of the career fair on Tuesday morning and stated how the government is improving the working environment for public servants. The special week opened with a Service of Thanksgiving at Mt. Tabor Church on Sunday morning, October 30. Upcoming events: Friday, November 4 Float Parade & National T- Shirt Day.   Floats assemble at the Western Esplanade, where there will be prejudging 8 am to 10 am.  Floats leave the Western Esplanade at 10 am and return there. The route: Western Esplanade, Saunders Beach, Prospect Ridge, University Drive, east to NIB and on to Blue Hill Road, to Meeting Street, west on Meeting Street to Nassau Street, and north on Nassau Street, back to the Western Esplanade. State Minister Glover-Rolle will at the end of the parade announce the winning Float presentations and also the winning Career Day Booth presentations. Saturday, November 5 Fun Run Walk and Health Screening. Events begin at 6am at the Meeting Street grounds of the Ministry of Health/Ministry of the Public Service, and return there. State Minister Glover-Rolle will give remarks at the end of the marathon, at 8am, on Meeting Street grounds, where there will be festivities after.

Mrs. Ann Marie Davis, of the Office of the Spouse of the Prime Minister, speaking at left -- brought remarks during an Official Handover of Medical Supplies primarily for the Public Hospitals Authority from the All-China Women's Federation, at the Chinese Embassy, October 26, 2022.  Public Hospitals Authority, Straw Inc., Bahamas Crisis Centre, and the Bahamas Children's Emergency Hostel attended the handover.  Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, Her Excellency Dai Qingli, pictured in the photo at right, also presented a cheque to the Bahamas Crisis Centre.