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 […]
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 […]
Reaching out to homeless
AN ALL-OUT effort is being under taken to determine the number of homeless people across Barbados. Kemar Saffrey, the president of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society, made the announcement yesterday as the organisation held its biannual feeding and outreach programme at Queen’s Park. “We’re going into the communities to reach the homeless; we want […]
Feeling the love on Love Day
The Love Day Project brought hundreds to Queen’s Park on Saturday to lend a helping hand to those less fortunate in Barbados. Musician Terry “Mexican” Arthur, founder of the initiative, indicated that they do a number of things to assist persons at this time, such as giving to less fortunate in the neighbourhoods and communities; […]
KFC IN BARBADOS TO ASSIST GROWING EFFORTS OF LOCAL CHARITY THAT HELPS HOMELESS
by AirBourne / September 24th, 2011 The tireless efforts of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society will be given a much needed boost this year when they receive a donation from KFC’s annual World Hunger Relief Fund programme. The 2011 donation by KFC follows a successful partnership started last year when KFC provided several meals […]
Organic Farming – At the Crossroads: Barbados
The Organic farming-At the Crossroads: Barbados project focuses on preventing land degradation via the use of organic farming for the production of indigenous herbs to be used in the local manufacturing sector. In addition, the project provides an opportunity for homeless persons to be reintegrated into society and gain meaningful employment. The project seeks to […]
Chefette Continues its support of The Vagrants & Homeless Society
Article posted March 5, 2013 The Barbados Vagrants & Homeless Society received a boost from Chefette Restaurants, as the largest restaurant chain in Barbados continued support to this charity which first begun in 2011 through a financial agreement in the form of a covenant. Recently, Mr. Kemar Saffrey, Chairman of the society, received the donation […]