The Bahamas Division

The Bahamas Division
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SALVATION ARMY ADVISORY BOARD
The Salvation Army’s Advisory Board is made up of business
persons and community leaders who generously volunteer
their expertise, technical advice and professional support
to help the Army fulfill its mission. The Boards’ contribution
in helping to develop The Army’s social and community
programs is invaluable.
FREEPORT ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Maitland Cates, Acting Chairman
TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Todd Foss, Chairman
DIVISIONAL (NASSAU) ADVISORY BOARD
Major Lester Ferguson, Divisional Commander
Major Miller Cantave, Divisional Secretary
Mrs. Judy V. C. Munroe, O.B.E, Chair
Mr. Felix Stubbs, Vice-Chair
Mrs. Karen B. Carey
Mrs. Kendolyn Cartwright
His Excellency Frank Crothers
Dr. K. R. Culmer
Mr. Andrew Malone
Mrs. Maria Ferere
Mr. Robert Sands
Mr. Patrick Strachan
Mr. Cameron Symonette
Mr. Sean Moree
Dr. Carlos O. Thomas
Mr. Peter Deveaux-Isaacs
Mr. Ellison Greenslade, Q.P.M.
Sir Geoffrey Johnstone, Member Emeritus
Mr. George Mosko, O.B.E, Member Emeritus
Mrs. Orinthia Nesbeth, Member Emeritus
Sir Orville Turnquest, Life Member
Mr. Carleton Williams, C.B.E, Life Member
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MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
Major Lester Ferguson
Bahamas Divisional Commander
Mrs. Judy V. C. Munroe
Advisory Board Chairperson
DEAR FRIENDS OF THE SALVATION ARMY
One of the things that keeps humanity alive, especially in an environment of change and challenge, is hope. Martin
Luther King, Jr. said, “If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps life moving...” The Salvation Army in The
Bahamas works hard at being an agent of hope. For us, hope is not clinging to a wish that something good might happen,
it is working towards the expectation and outcome that good will happen.
The Salvation Army calls hope, love in action. It is what happens when one lonely woman is given warm shelter for the
night; when a struggling family is offered support; when a troubled youth receives guidance at a critical moment; when an
unemployed father of a sick child is given help and encouragement. Each day, The Salvation Army in The Bahamas offers
hope to many: the hope that someone cares; that all is not lost; that there will be a brighter, better tomorrow!
The Salvation Army considers itself a humble steward of your generosity. We want to express our deepest gratitude to all
of our donors, supporters and volunteers. Your continuing support allows us to meet our community’s evolving needs.
God Bless You!
INTERNATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is
based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to
meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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Introduction
In October 2013 The Salvation Army entered its 2013 - 2014 fiscal
year with great enthusiasm and a sense of renewed strength.The
Army was eager to explore several new capital projects as well
as continue to provide management and support to its ongoing
social, educational and outreach programmes.
November 2013
Annual Christmas Drive Initiatives
A sight that has come to be expected during the holiday season
is The Salvation Army’s red kettles and the ever familiar sound
of bells being rung by smiling volunteers. Bell-ringers beckon
passers-by to make a little noise of their own by putting their
donations in the kettles. In doing so, they can spread goodwill
and cheer by helping to make the Christmas season a bit brighter
for the less fortunate.
With the melodious sounds of the St. Anne’s School Choir and the
Royal Bahamas Police Force Pop Band wafting through the air
The Salvation Army’s 2013 Christmas Kettle Drive was officially
launched by Mrs. Bernadette Christie, wife of Prime Minister
Perry Christie, who also made the first donation to the kettle.
In Freeport, Grand Bahama, added to the annual kettle launch was
The Grand Bahama Shipyard’s announcement that its 4th Annual
Food Drive would assist The Salvation Army. The Shipyard’s
‘Lend a Hand, Give a Can’ programme seeks food donations from
the public while they are shopping at local grocery stores around
the island.
Likewise in the Turks & Caicos Islands officers and advisory board
members partnered with the business community to raise funds,
meet practical needs and uplift spirits during the holidays.
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December 2013
RBC Royal Bank of Canada announced that it would continue
to help sponsor The Salvation Army’s Annual Christmas Cheer
Program. This Christmas Cheer program supports the ongoing
work of the organization while directly helping needy children,
less fortunate families and senior citizens at Christmas. RBC’s
sponsorship helped The Salvation Army defray costs specifically
for the Annual Christmas Community and Seniors’ Luncheon as
well as the annual Children’s Party.
Since 1984 The Salvation Army has hosted an annual Christmas
Community and Seniors’ Luncheon. The luncheon brightens the
season for over 800 senior citizens, providing them with fellowship,
food and an inspirational message of hope. In addition, each
attending senior receives a food parcel with enough dry goods
to feed a family of four. Many of the seniors who attend often
have very little money for a Christmas celebration, so the Army’s
Christmas luncheon helps to meet very real needs.
In Grand Bahama and the Turks and Caicos our Advisory Boards
and other volunteers also teamed up to ensure that the kettle
drives were successfully operating around the islands to support
local feeding and disaster relief programmes.

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February /March 2014
In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Army’s fourth annual Chocolate
Lover’s Showcase brought out more than 250 supporters. This is one of
The Salvation Army’s biggest fundraisers and this year the event raised
just over $20,000.
Proceeds from the event benefit The Salvation Army’s school lunch
programme which provids daily nutritious meals for children at one of the
public high School in Providenciales. The Chocolate Lover’s Showcase is
organized by the Turks and Caicos Advisory Board and other dedicated
and generous partners who have worked very hard over the years to
make the annual event a success.
In February Nassau’s Annual Bell Ringers’ Reception and Awards was held
at the Paul Farquharson Center. We were honored to have then Territorial
Leaders Commissioners Onal and Edmane Castor in attendance at this
year’s celebrations.
(Above) The Grants Town Corps held its annual Community Love
Luncheon at its complex on Meadow and West Streets.
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April 2014
The Salvation Army Erin H. Gilmour School for Blind & Visually Impaired Children launched its 65th Anniversary celebrations
with a church service at The Nassau Citadel Corps. Organized by the school’s principal, Ms. Maria Deleveaux, the entire
programme was performed by the students of the school. The service was moderated by the school’s senior teacher, Mr.
William ‘Bill’ Lightbourne, who himself is blind. Yes - The blind CAN lead the blind!
May 2014
Groundbreaking Ceremony for The Freeport Corps Expansion Project
The Salvation Army Freeport Corps broke ground in May to commence
work on its $450,000 building expansion project. More than $200,000 of
that amount was raised in Grand Bahama, and The Salvation Army USA
Eastern Territory donated the remaining portion. Lt-Colonels Dewhurst and
Vevene Jonas, Territorial Headquarters officers from Jamaica were on hand
to participate in the ground-breaking.
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June 2014
The Army’s 2014 Spring Appeal, Hope in Action, was launched
alongside a nationally televised public service announcement
highlighting the services and programs of The Salvation Army.
An Advisory board member was instrumental in soliciting the
suport of Keen I Media to produce the video and Cable Bahamas
to broadcast it. The video also aired at Gallerias Cinemas’ movie
theaters in tandem with the launch of the spring mail appeal.
July/August 2014
Its summer time! And summer time means camp time for the Freeport Corps which hosts three much anticipated camps for
hundreds of children during the summer.
Divisional Headquarters also welcomed volunteers from the USA Central Territory who
assisted with our Summer Camps in Nassau and Eleuthera!
Bahamas Striping graciously donated
striping services for the divisional
headquarters Parking lot.
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SEPTember 2014
Erin Gilmour School 65th Anniversary Gala & Fun Run Walk
With corporate support from Scotiabank, Mckinney Bancroft & Hughes as well
as help from many individuals, The Salvation Army Erin H. Gilmour School for
Blind and Visually Impaired Children celebrated its 65th Anniversary with a
Gala Dinner on September 19th at The British Colonial Hilton. A Fun Run Walk
followed on September 27th.
The special guest speaker at the Gala Dinner was Mr. Isaac Lidsky. Lidsky,
the child TV star from the 90’s teen sitcom, Saved By The Bell: The New
Class, was diagnosed at the age of thirteen with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare
blinding disease. A Harvard graduate with degrees in law, computer science
and applied mathematics Lidsky founded an internet marketing startup and
had the opportunity to work as an attorney for the U.S. Justice Department.
He served as the first blind law clerk for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and
retired Justice Sandra Day O’ Conner.
On September 27th, with sponsorship from Sun Tee Bahamas and other
corporate entities, the Erin Gilmour School held its first Fun Run Walk in
celebration of the 65th Anniversary. Thank you Sun Tee for your wonderful
support of the school!
Ms. Diana Hepburn poses with Mr. Isaac Lidsky
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WILLIAM BOOTH SOCIETY
Geoffrey Tomlinson
Donald Tomlinson
Deborah Tomlinson
Godfrey Kelly
Sun Tee Embroidme
Nancy Kelly
Robert D’Albenas
AML Foods
Sandra J. Knowles
Commonwealth Bank Ltd.
Scotiabank
The Mosko Family
Rupert Roberts
FH Buckner
Ernest Dean
BSI Overseas
Sir Durward Knowles
Societe Generale
Melanie Roach
Stephen Bellot
Campbell Law Chase
Credit Agricole Bahamas
Kerzner International
Bruce Raine
RBC Royal Bank
CIBC First Caribbean Bank
The Royal Bahamas Police
Force
H.O.B.A.H
Data Systems International
Larry & Joanne Smith
Dorothy Marx
Godfrey & V. A. Lightbourn
H.E. Frank Crothers
Mary E. Kenning
RBC Trust
BTC Bahamas
Kelly’s Home Center
The Mactaggart Third Fund
Vakis Limited
The Anglican Diocese of The
Bahamas and Turks & Caicos
John Henry Gaffney Campbell
Law Chase
Peter Thompson
F. Diez Barroso
Anthony Key
Sagoma International
Michael Kaboth
John Dilworth
Owl Foundation
Bahamas Law Enforcement
Credit Union
Gregory Bethel
Anonymous Donors
The Salvation Army is committed to alleviating human
suffering through direct community-based programs that
include feeding the homeless, providing a place where
children can learn positive life skills, and helping families
in need. Each day thousands of lives change for the better
because the help offered by The Salvation Army.
The magnitude and the complexity of individual and family
problems increase daily. While The Salvation Army is
concerned with the immediate needs of those who dwell
on the precarious edge of poverty, we are also concerned
enough to address the root causes of the forces that weaken
or destroy the family and its values.
For The Salvation Army to remain strong it will require the
continued generosity of community leaders who can truly
make a difference through significant financial and other gifts.
The William Booth Society Of The Bahamas has been formed
to make certain The Salvation Army remains financially strong
and ready to meet these challenges. It offers several levels of
annual membership support beginning at $2,500.
If you wish to recive additional information about becoming a
William Booth Society Member, please contact The Salvation
Army’s Community Relations and Development Office at 242-
393-2340 or visit our website at www.salvationarmybahamas.
org to learn more about The Salvation Army and how you can
contribute at this leadership gift level.
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OUR PARTNERS
The Salvation Army works closely with a number of government organizations, NGOs and community service
providers to accomplish the broader goal of helping our communities and building a stronger nation.
The Department of Social Services
The Department of Education
The Disability Affairs Division, Ministry of Community Development
The Bahamas Crisis Center
The Bahamas National Feeding Network
The Bahamas Alliance for the Blind & Visually Impaired
The School Re-Focus Support Program
The Northeastern Pastors’ Alliance
Hands for Hunger
NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency)
USAID/OFDA (Office Of Foreign Disaster Assistance)
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CONVERSATIONS FROM OUR PROGRAMME AREAS
ERIN H. GILMOUR SCHOOL FOR BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED
CHILDREN
Student Name: Anna*
Student at The Erin Gilmour School since the age of 5
Anna will be graduating in June 2015 and will sit 5 BGCSE
examinations
• History, English Language, English Literature, Religion,
Biology; She would like to pursue a Bachelor of Arts Degree
in Elementary Education as she likes to see people achieve
and learn.
• She is hopeful that she will be awarded a College of The
Bahamas and other local scholarships to assist with her
educational costs.
• Anna likes Swimming, reading, and playing the keyboard.
• She has one brother and one sister
• Her favorite foods are Pastaroni, Baked Macaroni, Lasagna
and Rice
• Anna is a Christian, and she absolutely loves the song
‘Father can you hear me’ by Tiffany Evans. She attends The
Good Samaritan Church each Sunday.
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Her favorite movies are Madea Goes to Jail, I can Do Bad
All by Myself, and 47 Ronin. Her favorite Actors are Tyler
Perry and Eddie Murphy
• Blue is her favorite colour and she loves blue jeans (skinny
Blue Jeans in fact!!)
*name changed
The Salvation Army Erin Gilmour School is the only comprehensive
educational facility for blind and visually impaired children in The
Bahamas. Qualified and caring teachers cater to primary and
secondary level students who are unable to attend the regular school
system. The school has been in existence since 1949.
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CONVERSATIONS FROM OUR PROGRAMME AREAS
COMMUNITY Learning CENTRE AND AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAMME
Student Name: Maurice*
Age: 27
Program: Community Adult Learning Centre
When the home that he and his grandfather were living in was
destroyed by fire, Maurice turned to The Salvation Army for daily
lunch while he tried to get a job. In September 2014, he was
approached by The Salvation Army Community Learning Center’s
Program Manager who asked Maurice if he would be interested in
enrolling in the adult learning experience. Maurice accepted the
offer.
Since then Maurice has diligently embraced the programme and
regularly attends classes at the Community Learning Centre on
Mackey Street. Maurice is enrolled in the Auto Skills program which
focuses on numeracy and literacy skills training and will eventually
transition to job readiness and personal development sessions.
The goal of the program is to help adults like Maurice improve their
basic skills and enhance self confidence so that they can lead a
more productive and fulfilling life.
*name changed
Since 2005 The Salvation Army has been providing an afterschool
program to assist students with their homework and other
educational needs. In 2014 the program was expanded to include
an adult learning component.
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FINANCIAL OUTLOOK SEPT 2013 - OCT 2014
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE by Unit
Divisional Headquarters & Welfare
Services Freeport Family Services
Adult Blind Workshop
Nassau Family Thrift Stores
Erin Gilmour School for the Blind
Community Learning Centers
Grants Town Women’s Shelter
TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES by Unit
Divisional Headquarters & Welfare Services
Freeport Family Services
Adult Blind Workshop
Family Thrift Stores
Erin Gilmour School for the Blind
Community Learning Centers
Grant Town Women’s Shelter
527,887
187,358
209,538
183,477
194,353
41,198
153,743
1,497,554
447,453
348,812
195,984
145,684
158,818
58,750
162,660
CONSOLIDATED REVENUE
Donations & Community Support
Government Grants (for School & Shelter only)
Restricted Income/Grants
Income from Salvation Army Units
Sales Revenue - Workshop & Thrift Stores
Special Fundraising
TOTAL
CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES
Family Welfare and Feeding Programs
Other Community Programs and Services
Workshop & Thrift Store Supplies, Operating
General Operating
Administration
Service Support Allocation
TOTAL
407,884
110,000
275,689
185,091
393,015
125,875
1,497,554
275,764
580,880
261,688
224,882
96,344
78,603
1,518,161
TOTAL
1,518,161
Surplus/Deficit of Revenue over Expenses Consolidated
(20,607)
Balance, beginning of fiscal year (Oct ‘13)
61,568
Consolidated Balance, end of fiscal year (Sept ‘14)
Revenue Expense Donated Dollar %
40,961
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Community SUPPORT 2014
Number of Persons Assisted
Meals served
Grocery Parcels & Vouchers
Other Assistance Given (clothes, furniture, medical, education)
Educational & Sports Programs Participants
Educational & Sports Programs Attendances
Number of Volunteers
Cumulative Volunteer Hours
Counseling & Referrals
42,959
35,324
6,867
3,436
418
8,732
348
13,034
1,261
Community Programs
The Erin H Gilmour School for the Blind
The Workshop for the Blind
Grants Town Learning Center (Adult & Afterschool Education)
Grants Town Seniors Club
Women’s Emergency Shelter
Mackey Street Learning Center (Adult & Afterschool Education)
Mackey Street Seniors Club
Mackey Street Thrift Store
Freeport Sewing Classes
Freeport Sports Club (sailing, softball)
Freeport Welfare and Family Services
Freeport Thrift Store
Turks & Caicos Seniors Transportation Program
Turks & Caicos School Meals Program
Turks & Caicos Thrift Store
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CONTACT INFO
The Salvation Army Divisional Headquarters
31 Mackey Street
PO Box N-205
Nassau, The Bahamas
Telephone: (242) 393-2340
Fax: (242) 393-2189
Email: salarmy@coralwave.com
www.salvationarmybahamas.org
Community Relations and Development Office
Contact: Ms Natasha Wright, Major Gifts Officer &
Ms. Melanese Coakley, Community Relations Associate,
Email: Natasha_Wright@car.salvationarmy.org
Melanese_Coakley@car.salvationarmy.org
The Salvation Army is honored to partner with people like you
to help meet real community needs. Areas that are always
needing support include our feeding and welfare programs
and our community learning centers.
Our major undertaking over the next year include our Women’s
Shelter Relocation Project. This $800,000 project will see our
Women’s Shelter move to newer premises, providing a safer,
modern and larger accomodation program for women in their
time of domestic or other crisis. We would love to speak with
you further about this project and how you can support it.
Ways you can help
One of the reasons why The Salvation Army is able to do
what it does is that it is supported by the generosity and
kindness of its many friends. Here are some of the ways
you can help:
Become A Volunteer
Volunteers register with our 31 Mackey Street office, and
give invaluable support to the Army’s varied social and
community service programs by participating once a
week at our School for The Blind, Thrift Store or Feeding
Center.
In-Kind Donations
Businesses and individuals provide a considerable
amount of the support that is needed to keep our feeding
and other programs going throughout the whole year.
Donations of food items, clothing (new and used), books,
furniture or anything else that someone else can use, are
always welcome!
Service Donations
In addition to the donation of material items we also
welcome the contribution of trade persons, technicians
and other service providers who can donate their
services or expertise.
Financial Donations
Your financial contributions of any amount are always
needed to help us continue meeting the needs of
individuals and families in our communities. Please
call, visit or email us if we can provide you with more
information.
The Salvation Army in The Bahamas remains committed
to its mission of sharing the love of God and meeting
human needs in his name without discrimination.
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Sir Jack Hayward was a giant of a man. A lifetime supporter and friend of The Salvation Army Freeport Corps, Sir Jack
was instrumental in the commencement of the work of The Salvation Army in Grand Bahama in 1985. Over the years, he
continued as a supporter both financially and through the generous giving of his time and expertise.
Sir Jack was a member and Chairman of The Salvation Army Freeport Advisory Board from 1985 through the 1990s. He
received the designation of Honorary Chair and Lifetime Member. He was awarded the William Booth Award in 1987 in
recognition of his outstanding humanitarian contribution to the community of Grand Bahama and his dedication to The
Salvation Army’s goals of service to Humanity. The Army’s visits with him were always spirited and lively, filled with stories
from the past and challenges to help us work towards a better future for Grand Bahamians.
The Officers, Corps members and Advisory Board members of The Salvation Army proudly salute the memory of Sir Jack
Hayward. Sir Jack was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
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Giving Hope • Meeting Needs • Transforming Lives!
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