Scholarship & Community Service

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 2008

Shane Best, Brittany Thompson, Kelcey Curry and Jonathan Hyacinth receive their well-deserved scholarship awards.

Download our Scholarship Application http://www.barbadoshouston.org/Barbados/2006/Official%20Documents%2006/BAGHscholarship.pdf

BAGH FUN MOMENTS...

SAINT JAMES EPISCOPAL FEED THE HOMELESS

Community Service

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

-William Arthur Ward

Being involved in the community has become an important objective of the Barbados Association of Greater Houston. We value community service, and social responsibility and encourage our members to play a vital role in promoting the organization through service.

Here are some of the Community Service Events:

Food / Clothing / Toy Drives:

You are encouraged to bring the following items to meetings and BAGH activities. These are the items that are typically most needed:

Food Items:
• Tuna & Other Canned Meat
• Peanut Butter
• Chunky Soups & Beef Stew
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Spaghetti & Sauce
• Rice, and Dry & Canned Beans
• Canned Vegetables & Fruits
• Powdered Milk
• 100% Fruit Juice (Cans, Bottles, Boxes)
   "Sugar Free," "Low Sodium," & "No Salt"

Personal Care Items:
• Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes
• Diapers, Detergent, Deodorant
• Shaving Cream, Razors, Hairbrushes

Clothing Items:

• Coats and Sweaters
• Pants and slacks
• Dresses
• Shirts and Blouses
• Socks
• Shoes

• Baby clothes and items

Toys
                  • Unopened toys for all age groups

Christmas Adopt-a-Family

Date Initiated: TBD

Date of Delivery: December 20th

Description: Adopt-a-Family is an annual food and clothing drive to Help a family/families during the holiday season. At the end of the food and clothing collection, volunteers will help distribute the items to the family/families selected.

Feed the Homeless at Saint James Episcopal Church

Time and Location: March 2009, St. James Episcopal Church

Description:

BAGH's Day of Service is one day when we meet to cook and feed the homeless in Third Ward. It is our way of giving back to the comminity as well as thanking this church for supporting our activities throughout the year.

ELAINE MASSIAH

We are the actual host team for the luncheon. We arrive on time and cook a meal which includes a meat, vegetable, and Carbohydrate. Desert and a beverage is also provided. The patrons enjoy a church service prior to gathering to eat.

For more information: contact: Mac or Elaine Massiah at maxadoor@aol.com.

HURRICANE IKE CLEANUP VOLUNTEERS - 2008

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