The Coco Point Fund was founded to provide much needed support to the people of Barbuda by providing scholarships, health services, and educational initiatives. The fund has become especially re-committed to the island and the people of Barbuda after Hurricane Irma devastated the island. There is much work still to be done.
FUNDS
RAISED
The Fund needs to raise $3 million in the next 3-4 years to read our goals.
EDUCATIONAL
INITIATIVES
In 2019 the William Cody Kelly Scholarship awarded 13 student grants for college and advanced training. The Fund also completed teacher training and plans to create a special ed program.
STRUCTURAL REHAB
The Fund successfully rebuilt both the Preschool and Daycare Center. Funds are needed for the new Wellness Clinic.
Read about it here.
CULTURAL PROJECT
The Fund is currently discussing a cultural project which could include aspects of an arts center, open air market and museums.
HELP US REACH OUR $3 MILLION GOAL
RAISING FUNDS FOR
WELLNESS CLINIC – HURRICANE PROOF HOMES – EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES – CULTURAL PROJECT
LATEST EFFORTS
Master’s Degree in Hand, Scholarship Recipient Returns to Work on the Island
Education has always been a key mission of the Coco Point Fund. Helping candidates to pursue their education, fulfill their passions and someday be able to return to the island and help their community is
Becoming 2021 Camp for Girls
The Fund was thrilled to contribute to BECOMING 2021, a concept put together by Directors Cleo Isaac, Catie Kohler, Allyson Trunzer to empower the young girls of Barbuda. Girls attended camp over a three week
Spotlight on Our Scholarship Recipients
Dear Coco Point Fund Friends and Donors, As another school year approaches it’s end, we’ve been reflecting on all of our scholarships recipients and where they are in the world! Each year the Coco Point
The Coco Point Fund was established in 1978 to honor the staff at Coco Point Lodge, which was located on the southern tip of Barbuda.
The Fund’s primary focus rests on improvements to the Island’s education and health care resources.
In September of 2017 Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 storm, passed directly over Barbuda, destroying all facilities and most homes. The Fund’s relief efforts are robust and ongoing, and here’s how you can help.
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Please help us build strong kids, strong families and a strong community for generations to come.