By Mitsyann Irving | Executive Director
At Lend a Hand Bahamas, we’ve built our reputation on being there in times of crisis. After Hurricane Dorian, we welcomed evacuees. During COVID-19, we fed up to 50,000 people each week. Those moments of emergency response mattered deeply — but our impact continues every single day.
Since 2018, our work in Grant’s Town and Bain Town has focused on empowering youth and strengthening families. Each month, hundreds of children participate in programs that spark learning, build skills, and create opportunity for the future. This year, we proudly opened a new Community Centre featuring a Reading Room and STEM Lab. Already, we are laying the groundwork for our third centre, which will focus on entrepreneurship and culinary training.
As the new school year begins, our commitment is to ensure every child has a place to learn, grow, and belong. Our team is preparing a full year of programming — from literacy support and mentorship to workforce development and skill-based training — so that young people in our community have the tools they need to thrive.
Looking ahead, 2026 will be a year of growth and deeper impact. With new centres, expanded programming, and stronger partnerships, Lend a Hand Bahamas is building a foundation that goes beyond crisis response — creating everyday spaces of hope, learning, and opportunity.
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