Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back

by Lend a Hand Bahamas
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back
Pathway to Protection: Kidz Bounce Back

Project Report | Jan 12, 2026
Lend a Hand Bahamas: 2025 Impact Update & Looking

By Mitsyann Irving | Executive Director

Because of your generosity, 2025 was a truly transformative year for Lend a Hand Bahamas.

This past year, we proudly opened our second community center, expanding our ability to serve children, teens, and families in the Over-the-Hill community. At the same time, we laid critical groundwork for the development of our third community center, further strengthening our long-term commitment to access, opportunity, and community-driven solutions.

Throughout 2025, our youth continued to thrive through hands-on STEM programming, literacy initiatives, workforce development, and creative enrichment opportunities. These programs are not just educational. They are pathways to confidence, skills, and real economic opportunity. Many of our teens are gaining exposure to careers they never imagined possible, while younger children are building strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Beyond programming, we remained deeply engaged in supporting families and strengthening community resilience, continuing the core mission that has guided Lend a Hand Bahamas since day one: meeting people where they are and walking alongside them toward a better future.

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we move into 2026, our work continues and grows.

We invite our supporters to visit our centers, volunteer your time, and stay connected as our programs expand and evolve. Your involvement, whether through giving, sharing our story, or showing up in person, makes a real difference.

In the year ahead, we are also preparing for larger, long-term initiatives, including early efforts focused on addressing affordable housing challenges within the communities we serve. While our education, youth development, and workforce programs remain at the heart of our mission, we are committed to tackling systemic barriers that impact families’ ability to thrive.

None of this would be possible without you.

Thank you for believing in our youth, our communities, and our vision for a stronger Bahamas. We look forward to sharing what’s next and hope you will continue this journey with us.

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Lend a Hand Bahamas

Location: Nassau, New Providence - Bahamas, The
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Shelagh Pritchard
Nassau , New Providence Bahamas, The
$9,291 raised of $300,000 goal
 
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