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On Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023, volunteers from the Free Town Foundation were out in the communities of Sandy Bay, Old Harbour, Cockpit, Free Town, and Longville Park distributing bun and cheese to seniors and shut-ins.
For the shut-ins, it was a welcome interruption; they chatted with volunteers and enjoyed not just the sweet treat but the encouraging words given.
Powered by the programme committee, Opal Thompson, who chairs the committee, said growing up in Jamaica, it has always been a rich tradition this time of year to enjoy bun and cheese. "The thought process behind taking this initiative is to show the seniors that they are appreciated and that we look to them as pillars of culture," she said.
There were heartfelt thanks from the seniors, who said they felt great to be recognized as they expressed heartfelt thanks to the team. On Easter Sunday, the children were not forgotten, as they too got a chance to enjoy the Easter celebration. Following their ‘Sunday School’ classes, they were treated by members of the foundation.
SPECIAL THANKS:
The establishment of this Foundation would not be possible without the labor of love, support and the untiring dedication of the volunteer directors over the years.
The first meeting of the Free Town Foundation’s Board of Director’s took place on November 9, 2022. On November 28th, the Board slate and the Bylaws were approved by the full Board. We are honored to welcome our first Board Chair, Dr. Sylvanus Thompson, Vice-Chair, Ms. Lorraine Anderson, and all of the officers and directors. Our sincere thanks for your dedication to the Foundation and your contribution and service to the Free Town and surrounding communities.
On December 1, 2022, the Foundation launched its first website, www.freetownfoundation.org that inform communities about our programs, services and register for upcoming events, allow volunteers and prospective partners to get involved, and provide opportunities for individuals, corporations and communities to provide financial and/or in-kind donations to the Foundation
On December 23, 2022, we held our Double Whopper programme which was an overwhelming success. A big thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers. Below are photos from the event.
