FIRST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR 2023
A RED CARPET AFFAIR
Thank you to our Board Members for all their hard work putting together this fundraiser. A special thank you goes to our Corporate sponsors and donors. While we didn't meet our goal of $10,000, we did raise $5,000 for our first annual fundraiser.
Thank you to our volunteers and models who participated in the fashion show, and anyone who contributed to making this first annual fundraiser a huge success. We could not have done it without you.
We look forward to our next fundraiser event.
FUNDRAISING GOAL - $10.000
Please join us for our first annual fundraiser for a night of fun for a good cause. We will have food, music, dancing, a fashion show, a silent auction, and raffles all to raise funds for projects to aid children, senior citizens, individuals, and families throughout our community and abroad with basic daily needs and other special projects.
Sponsorships are available for purchase. See the flyer below for detailed information on where to purchase tickets and get additional information.
Thank you to the following Sponsors/Donors for their contribution to our "The Red Carpet Affair" Fundraiser Event
https://www.silverairways.com/
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Balearia Caribbean
Baleària Caribbean Fast Ferry - The fastest way to get to the Bahamas by sea! - Balearia Caribbean
https://www.baleariacaribbean.com/
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DR. MICHAEL PARKINSON
Health Care Medical Center - Freeport, Grand Bahama
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ATLANTIS
PARADISE ISLAND BAHAMAS
Bundle & Save | Bahamas Vacation Offers| Atlantis Bahamas
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MIAMI MARLINS
Official Miami Marlins Website | MLB.com
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PUBLIX
Home | Publix Super Markets
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Welcome to Five Guys
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CORAL COTTAGE 
Five Star Shipping Company – Freeport, Bahamas
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Landry's Inc. | The Leader in Dining, Hospitality, and Entertainment (landrysinc.com)
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Home - TooJay’s Deli • Bakery • Restaurant (toojays.com)
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Total Wine & More | Liquor Store and Alcohol Delivery
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Cuba Libre Restaurant
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WAX COMMUNICATION
Health Care Marketing & Advertising Agency | Wax (waxcom.com)
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Florida Panthers
Official Florida Panthers Website | NHL.com
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ELEANOR FRANKLIN
REAL ESTATE CONSULTANT
kwPARTNERS SW
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DUANE CREATIONS
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High-Speed Rail Tickets, Schedules, and Deals | Brightline (gobrightline.com)
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Car Maintenance - Oil Changes, Tires & Brakes | Jiffy Lube
PEPSICO
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
FLORIDA The Bahamas Ohio
Mr. Philip Walker Mr. Edney Serman Miss Karsha Stowers
Ms. Maezetta Brown Mr. Ryan Rolle
Mr. David Matthews Mrs. Kaylecier Storr
Mr. Eustace Glasford
Ms. Susan Bourdeau NORTH CAROLINA
Mr. Terrance Walters Mr. Charles Carrouthers, Jr.
Miss Brianna Johnson Miss Stephanie Carrouthers
Ms. Felicia Blue
Ms. Toni Consalvo
Esther, Board Member donated to
Rand Memorial Clinic - Freeport, Bahamas
Special thank you to Xavier, a board member, for allowing us to use his warehouse space to consolidate donations and shipping for Bright Light Crossing Borders, Inc.
LIGHT IT UP!!!
TOY DRIVE 2020
UPDATE
Bright Lights Crossing Borders (BLCB) first annual TOY DRIVE for children ages 3 to 12 was very successful.
We couldn't have done it without our various supporters who donated to us. We were able to collect enough toys to give to 200 children between the ages of 3- 12 years old.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and limitations, toy donations along with a personal bag containing face masks, hand sanitizer, school supplies, toiletries, etc. were provided for distribution to the children to the following: JAFCO, Girls & Boys Club of Fort Lauderdale, individual families, etc.
Boys & Girls Club of Fort Lauderdale
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
Stay tuned for pictures coming soon.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc.
Attn: Jackie Williams
Post Office Box 14393
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33302
Email: [email protected]
Hurricane Dorian
Relief Donations
Delivered To
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Donations have been collected for the residents of the Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
September 9, 2019 through October 17, 2019, we received various hurricane relief items donated by various individuals (Penny, Debbie, Linda, Laura (Reed), Cher, Sydney, Kira, Manny and many others); and private/public organizations: Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL; 242 Shipping & Logistics in Hollywood, FL; First Alliance International Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Florida Department of Transportation Employees in Broward, West Palm Beach and St. Lucie County, FL; The Worship Center in Margate, FL; Total Appliance Employees of Hallandale, FL; Hands on Broward in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Sisters With a Vision, Inc. in Port St. Lucie, FL; Vacation Village Employees in Weston, FL; A Place In Time in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
We would also like to thank the various volunteers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Freeport, the Bahamas that worked with us tirelessly throughout this process by assisting us with the collection, pickup, sorting, packaging, preparing the 11 pallets of donated items for shipping and delivering them to the affected residents.
Our first delivery was made on October 18, 2019, to Freeport, Bahamas. We delivered the relief supplies to residents in the neighborhoods of Heritage on October 21, 2019, and Arden Forest on October 22, 2019, some of the hardest-hit areas in Freeport. Supplies were delivered to approximately 200 residents. We will be distributing clothing on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Freeport.
Many of the residents expressed their gratitude and thankfulness to all that donated the relief items to them. Many of them weren’t sure where their next meal or even a drink of water was coming from. With everyone’s support, we were able to bring a light of hope to the residents we assisted.
Below are some of the pictures taken during the delivery to the residents.
Hurricane Dorian Testimonials by Freeport, Grand Bahama Resident
Senior Citizens "A Day of Caring"
Toiletry Drive
Broward Adult Day Care Center - December 28, 2018
Donations were provided to members at the Broward Adult Day Care Center located at 2617 Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event gave Bright Lights Crossing Borders the opportunity to bring light to the day of the senior citizens that attend this daycare on a daily basis by providing prizes for their bingo game, lite refreshments, and toiletry kits. We got to meet everyone in attendance and to spend some time with them. It was a pleasure to see their smiles and how thankful they were to know that someone cared and thought about them.
First Alliance international church
December 30, 2018
Donations were provided to members at the First Alliance International Church located on SW 31st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event gave Bright Lights Crossing Borders the opportunity to bring light to the day of the senior citizens that attend this church by providing lite refreshments and toiletry kits. We got to meet everyone in attendance and to spend some time with them. It was a pleasure to see their smiles and how thankful they were to know that someone cared and thought about them.
Posted by Non-profit organization on Saturday, July 13, 2019
SUPPORTERS Of BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
Thank you to the following Corporations for their support and donations for our drawings at the fair.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS OF THE RAFFLES
Florida Panthers
Autographed Photo of Panther Player
Frank Vatrono, #72
WINNER: AY VIC L.
Miami Marlins
4 Tickets to a 2019 Season Game
WINNER: SEAN M.
BICYCLE HELMETS
WINNER: FRED R.
WINNER: LEANNE H.
WINNER: SHAD J.
SE Grocers
A gift card for the purchase of school supplies for the Back To School Fair
Hurricane Dorian Relief Donations were Delivered To
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Below is a short video of the Bright Lights Crossing Borders and their volunteers and the damage on Grand Bahama Island due to Hurricane Dorian.
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BELOW IS A VIDEO OF ONE OF THE RESIDENTS FROM FREEPORT WHO LOST EVERYTHING IN THE STORM THANKING EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND DONATIONS.
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Hurricane Dorian
Relief Donations
Delivered To
Freeport, Grand Bahama
Donations have been collected for the residents of the Bahamas who were affected by Hurricane Dorian.
September 9, 2019 through October 17, 2019, we received various hurricane relief items donated by various individuals (Penny, Debbie, Linda, Laura (Reed), Cher, Sydney, Kira, Manny and many others); and private/public organizations: Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, FL; 242 Shipping & Logistics in Hollywood, FL; First Alliance International Church in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Florida Department of Transportation Employees in Broward, West Palm Beach and St. Lucie County, FL; The Worship Center in Margate, FL; Total Appliance Employees of Hallandale, FL; Hands on Broward in Fort Lauderdale, FL; Sisters With a Vision, Inc. in Port St. Lucie, FL; Vacation Village Employees in Weston, FL; A Place In Time in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
We would also like to thank the various volunteers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Freeport, the Bahamas that worked with us tirelessly throughout this process by assisting us with the collection, pickup, sorting, packaging, preparing the 11 pallets of donated items for shipping and delivering them to the affected residents.
Our first delivery was made on October 18, 2019, to Freeport, Bahamas. We delivered the relief supplies to residents in the neighborhoods of Heritage on October 21, 2019, and Arden Forest on October 22, 2019, some of the hardest-hit areas in Freeport. Supplies were delivered to approximately 200 residents. We will be distributing clothing on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at the Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Freeport.
Many of the residents expressed their gratitude and thankfulness to all that donated the relief items to them. Many of them weren’t sure where their next meal or even a drink of water was coming from. With everyone’s support, we were able to bring a light of hope to the residents we assisted.
Below are some of the pictures taken during the delivery to the residents.
Senior Citizens "A Day of Caring"
Toiletry Drive
Broward Adult Day Care Center - December 28, 2018
Donations were provided to members at the Broward Adult Day Care Center located at 2617 Davie Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event gave Bright Lights Crossing Borders the opportunity to bring light to the day of the senior citizens that attend this daycare on a daily basis by providing prizes for their bingo game, lite refreshments, and toiletry kits. We got to meet everyone in attendance and to spend some time with them. It was a pleasure to see their smiles and how thankful they were to know that someone cared and thought about them.
First Alliance international church
December 30, 2018
Donations were provided to members at the First Alliance International Church located on SW 31st Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This event gave Bright Lights Crossing Borders the opportunity to bring light to the day of the senior citizens that attend this church by providing lite refreshments and toiletry kits. We got to meet everyone in attendance and to spend some time with them. It was a pleasure to see their smiles and how thankful they were to know that someone cared and thought about them.
Posted by Non-profit organization on Saturday, July 13, 2019
SUPPORTERS Of BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR
Thank you to the following Corporations for their support and donations for our drawings at the fair.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS OF THE RAFFLES
Florida Panthers
Autographed Photo of Panther Player
Frank Vatrono, #72
WINNER: AY VIC L.
Miami Marlins
4 Tickets to a 2019 Season Game
WINNER: SEAN M.
BICYCLE HELMETS
WINNER: FRED R.
WINNER: LEANNE H.
WINNER: SHAD J.
SE Grocers
A gift card for the purchase of school supplies for the Back To School Fair
Coronavirus
During these trying times of the Coronavirus Pandemic we all are dealing with it in our own way. However, when we can and have the opportunity we must support and be there for those who are in need. While we can’t save the entire world we can shed a light in someone else’s life in different ways big or small.
We must all follow the rules and guidelines put into place to protect all of us. As a nonprofit we will continue to do our part as much as possible within the limitations we faced due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Stay safe and keep your distance and maintain your faith in the Creator who cures all things.
On March 28-29, 2020, we took the opportunity to provide some assistance in our community by donating vegetables to about 37 families in Fort Lauderdale, FL. During these times many have lost there jobs and worry about providing some of the basic needs for their families. We’re glad and happy to be able to do our part. We must continue to support whenever we can.
LIGHT IT UP!!!
TOY DRIVE 2020
Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc. a nonprofit organization is holding a TOY DRIVE for children ages 3 to 12.
You can support us by donating a NEW TOY and CLOTHING for children 3 to 12 years of age
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Donations can also be ordered and delivered directly to :
Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc.
Attn: Jackie Williams
c/o Quest Workspaces
101 NE 3rd Avenue, Suite 1500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)951-2002
TOYS WILL BE COLLECTED THROUGH DECEMBER 22, 2020.
Join us in bringing a bright smile to the face of a child as they deal with the new norm during the precedent times of COVID19 and children who are in need.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
JACKIE WILLIAMS AT (954)951-2002
Click here to see the Toy and Clothing Drive flyer: Drive
Sheemylove
Sheemylove is a high school senior at Boyd Anderson Senior High in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. A young lady with a beautiful heart and warm personality.
Sheemylove is a mentee of the Jewels Foundation a non-profit organization who provides Educational Support to students enrolled in an educational institution in/and around Broward County, FL
Sheemylove was working toward her goal of graduating from high school in May 2020, when she was suddenly diagnosed with a brain condition and had to be hospitalized and have emergency brain surgery. Of course, all of this jeopardize her possibility of graduating from high school in 2020.
Arrangements were made by her father and Jewels Foundation for her to be able to finish her senior year completing school computer equipment in order to meet this goal.
As a result, Bright Lights Crossing Borders was able to donate to Sheemylove a laptop, printer, wireless mouse, etc. so that she would have the tools to meet her remaining high school requirements for graduation in May 2020. It was a joy to see the smile on her face when the donations were provided to her and know that she is cared about by others. We must let our young ones know that they are important and loved.
We are excited to see her graduate and make her positive mark in this world. Go get your Diploma Sheemylove, you deserve it.
We're glad we could be a part of her journey!!