COVID-19

UPDATE

First of all we at Bright Lights Crossing Borders, Inc. would like to thank our supporters:  Goya Foods, Walmart and the numerous indivdiuals that have donated to our organization during this time.  As a result of your generosity, we have been able assist many in our community in their time of need during these most unprecedent times of the COVID-19 pandemic.  We could not have done it without you.

Families and individuals throughout our community are still coping and facing hardships due to COVID-19.  We continue to due our part giving to various indivduals, families, homes caring for those in need with basic necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries, school supplies, etc.   Below is some of the assistance we have been able to provide and testimonies from the recipients.

2021 DONATIONS

Assistance in South Florida Counties 
(Broward,Miami Dade & Palm Beach)

Since the beginning of the Pandemic we have been very busy assisting those locally in South Florida Counties.

We have been able to provide over 50 families and individuals with food, clothing, toiletries, household items, school supplies, etc. that were in need for various reasons and due to hardships experienced as a result of the COVID-19.

Our work continues as many are still suffering as a result of the pandemic and in need of assistance.

Pilot Internation Club - Freeport Bahamas

Testimony

Awesome On behalf of the Bahamas District of Pilot International, we can’t thank you enough Ms. Ester. These items are badly need and I am sure will be a tremendous blessing to our Elderly Home Managers. Please convey our sincere thanks to your Bright Light Crossing Boarders counterparts in the USA for their kind generosity it is appreciated

The Rotary Club - Freeport Bahamas

We were able to make a donation of 64 kitchen kits to the Rotary Club who will distribute them to the families and residents of Grand Bahama Island who are still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Dorian.

           

The Pilot Club for theBeacon School for Kids - Grand Bahamas

It brought us great joy to be able to donate toiletry bags and toys to the children of the Beacon School in Grand Bahama.  Bringing a smile to the face of a child brings a smile to the heart of our organization as it accomplishes our mission and to the heart of the members.

 

The Elderly Home - Grand Bahama Island

Testimony

The gift of mobility was given this evening to cancer patient Dr. Joneth Edden on behalf of the Bahamas District and our friends at Brightlight Crossing Boarders.

Grateful that we were able to facilitate Dr. Edden’s request, she said that with her new walker she plans to go to the beach this weekend.

Thank you to District Secretary Toni for advising me of the request from Dr. Edden while we were in Atlanta and for accompanying me this evening for the presentation of the walker and portable toilet stand.

           

 

We encourage everyone to continue to do your part by wearing your Face Masks, washing your hands, social distancing, sanitizing the areas around you to keep yourselves, family, friends, and everyone else safe.

 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.