The Coco Point Fund was founded to provide much needed support to the people of Barbuda by providing scholarships, medical equipment and hospital supplies, and educational materials. 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
In 2018 the Fund received approximately $500,000 in donations. Our current goal is to raise $3 million
in the next 3-4 years.
GRANTS
FOR COLLEGE
In 2018 the William Cody Kelly Scholarship awarded 10 student grants for college and advanced training.
STRUCTURES REBUILT
In 2018 the Fund rebuilt both the Cody Kelly Preschool and the Daycare Center. Funds are critically needed for the next 4 structures planned.
Read about them here.
SHIPMENTS DELIVERED
13 containers of building materials were shipped last year in 40ft containers.
HELP US REACH OUR $3 MILLION GOAL
RAISING FUNDS FOR FOUR NEW STRUCTURES
NEW MEDICAL CLINIC – HURRICANE PROOF HOMES – OPEN AIR MARKET – HISTORY MUSEUM
LATEST HURRICANE EFFORTS
New Shoes for the Basketball Team
It’s always inspiring to see former Coco Point guests jump into action! Samantha is a basketball coach on Barbuda. She reached out with a need for new shoes for her basketball team. An initiative to
Battling the Water Shortage on Barbuda
Imagine having to plan your shower or the cooking of your meals around when you may have running water. How can an island in the midst of rebuilding itself manage a construction project or clean
Congrats to Crystal on Graduating from Caribbean Nazarene College!
The Board was thrilled to receive the follow letter from Crystal Hopkins this week. Crystal received a scholarship from the William Cody Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund was created to help assist worthy Barbudan students
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.