33 Ways To Help The Homeless
Understand who the homeless are – Help dispel the stereotypes about the homeless. Learn about the different reasons for homelessness, and remember, every situation is unique. Educate yourself about the homeless – A homeless person may be someone who lost their job, a runaway child, or someone with a mental illness. One of the first steps in […]
Rotary Club Assist BVHS
Guest Speaker Review Sadly more youth aged 16 years and older are homeless in this country than five years ago when the age of a homeless person was typically between 40-80 years. This was revealed by Kemar Saffrey Founder, President and Chairman of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) who delivered an informative and […]
Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society Receives Double Donation
Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. (BPWCCUL) and the employees of its Broad Street branch made a twofold donation this past holiday season to the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society. The donation was received by the president of the charity Kemar Saffrey. A portion of the donation was towards the charity’s rehabilitation programme, which […]
BVHS is Conquering Homelessness
One of the most widely recognised charities serving Bajan citizens is the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS). Lead by the inspirational visionary Kemar Saffrey, the organisation has quickly become the greatest weapon this nation has to beat homelessness. Clients come to BVHS for assistance with housing. Food and clothing are available thanks to the many donations […]
PM Stuart Praises Vagrants And Homeless Society
Prime Minister Freundel Stuart has lauded the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society for the “impressive work” it has been doing for that vulnerable segment of the community. Mr. Stuart showered praise on the group recently when Chairman of the Society, Kemar Saffrey; Vice Chairman Imran Richards; Board Member Shawn Clarke, Trustee Patrick Rowe and Executive […]
Barbados Homeless and Vagrants Society invites support from tourism sector
The Barbados Homeless and Vagrants Society costs $700,000 per year to run efficiently if funded to the level it really needs. This disclosure came from the Society’s founder Kemar Saffrey at the BHTA’s first quarterly meeting at Hilton Barbados on Wednesday morning. He told the members at the Needham’s Ballroom that 50 former vagrants have […]
Vagrants’ lives on streets
Recent Commonwealth awardee Kemar Saffrey, who heads the non-profit Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society, which aims to reintegrate the homeless into mainstream society, is concerned that some organisations may be enabling the homeless by constantly fulfilling certain needs. One of these is supplying meals so the homeless person does not feel the desire to reintegrate […]
BVHS Newsletter March Issue 2015
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PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR: Saffrey a pillar for homeless
Amid all the noise about the country’s poor economic performance, the hardships an increasing number of people face and the never-ending list of social issues, there is clear evidence and a quiet assurance that Barbadians do care for their fellow man. This is evident by the goodwill shown by a range of Barbadians to the […]
COLUMBUS SUPPORTS THE BARBADOS VAGRANTS AND HOMELESS SOCIETY ON LOVE DAY
Columbus Telecommunications joined with The Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) “Love Day” for a time of giving and cheer for those in our community who are in need of assistance, this past Saturday in Queens Park. Members of Columbus (Flow and Columbus Business Solutions) dedicated their time preparing breakfast, serving lunch and assisting in […]