Committed to Rebuilding After Hurricane Irma
On September 6, 2017 Hurricane Irma caused catastrophic damage when it made landfall on Barbuda as a Category 5 storm, destroying almost 95% of the structures and vehicles on the island. Initial estimates showed that at least 60% of the island’s residents were homeless because of the disaster. As communications were down, electricity and water out of commission, and a near total loss of housing, all the people were evacuated to Antigua.
The Coco Point Fund is focused on the mammoth task of helping people of Barbuda return to their island, homes and schools to begin re-establishing their lives.
Hurricane Proof Homes Going Up
Twenty families in Barbuda were moved into newly repaired or rebuilt homes last month under the the European Union (EU)…
Materials for Council Building Upgrades
The Fund will be assisting with two structures that need updating. The Fund will provide materials to assist the Council…
New Wellness Center
The Fund is very pleased to be moving forward with the Wellness Center project. The building below was donated and…
Interview with Allyson Trunzer
“Barbuda is an extremely special place. It is home. As more issues happen around the world, I notice its innocence…
Timely Donation by Jumby Bay Fund
We would like join in acknowledging the generosity of the Jumby Bay Fund for delivering supplies to Antiqua & Barbuda…
New Bus Stops for Barbuda
Three bus stops have been fully renovated in Barbuda. They were destroyed in the hurricane and are now back in…
December 2019 Update
Dear Coco Point Fund (CPF) Friends, As we near the end of 2019, the CPF would like to update you…
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…
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…
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…
More Freshly Painted Homes from the House Painting Initiative
The Coco Point Fund initiated an island wide painting initiative last year and freshly painted homes are rolling in! These…