Back to School Project
The Back-to-School project seeks to assist at least 60 needy children annually with back-to-school supplies.
The project is currently supported by a partnership with the:
- Rotary Club of Barbados South (RCBS),
- Child Care Board, for the names of the needy students, addresses of parents/guardians, and names of the various schools,
- Woolworth - participation in the provision of school uniforms and supplies at a discount,
- The Royal Shop, sponsor
- RUBIS, sponsor
Previous partners:
- ABED's – participation in the provision of school uniforms and supplies, and
- Pine Hill Dairy, from their 'Give Back, Twin Pack' promotion.
School Supplies
- Each student receives a voucher valued at $200 to be presented at Woolworth in return for school supplies.
The Back-to-School Project is the brainchild of then President Peter Thompson during his 2013-2014 stewardship as he sought to fulfill an identified need.