#helpusreachthem

Yesterday... we did managed to give 31 families, enough groceries for 1-2 weeks each. Some were new faces. Some were individuals I actively seek out, because they're trying and trying... toiling, but still struggling in horrible circumstance. Some of the ones we visited have #AIDS. Some have #cancer. Some are the forgotten elderly. Some fell on hard times and were discarded by their families and neighbours. But the commonality, situation aside, between them all: they were humble, kind people. Meeting them. Hugging them. Listening to their stories. Crying. That was heart breaking. Our motorcade had some new faces as well. As the process of awareness requires transparency: people need to understand why we do what we Do, and how. And I think they did. A big thank you to Massy United Insurance's Response vehicle and driver for donating time and accessibility to ride along, observe, and verify our process... for engaging with these families in the most appreciably humane manner. A big thank you to Baseline Fitness, for joining us for the first time. Thank you to Penny Howell of Unique Helping Hands Charity and senior school... for liaising with us - identifying families in need and delivering. They had 15 families. But we were only able to help 7 of them, regrettably. But, in everything we give thanks. A thank you to Angel Martindale of Community Development for identifying and delivering to 3 families on our behalf. That left is with 21 stops last night. Exhausting... emotionally and physically. But it was amazing. There's still so much to be done. Blessings. às̩e̩ - The H. U. R. T. (Help us Reach Them) Initiative #4charity #foodbank #helpUsReachThem #volunteer #causes #donate #activism #CommunityOutReach  #nonprofit #doGood #socialGood #Philantrophy #impinv #2030now #aid #changeMakers #crowdfunding #GiveBack #charity #às̩e̩ #barbadosCharities #dahFellaInStGeorge (at Bridgetown, Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrvQyzpAsFu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wedqw22wbcir

2:33 p.m. Apollo Fitness Barbados is closed. Our space is now a charity... packing up hampers for less fortunate families. A big thank you to the people who, understanding that I'm not mobile like years past, got to my location to contribute to our Christmas food drive. Multiple days in a row, people just showed up and reasoned: "wait... You shop yet? I outside. We gine tuh popular." 🤣 - or something to that effect, and facilitated shopping between clients. Multiple days in a row. It's been tight. Supertight. But it's worked out so far. What a blessing. Today is distribution day. Thank you for your assistance thus far, and your assistance yet to come. Bless up. - The H.U.R.T. (Help Us Reach Them) Initiative. #4charity #foodbank #helpUsReachThem #volunteer #causes #donate #activism #CommunityOutReach #nonprofit #doGood #socialGood #Philantrophy #impinv #2030now #aid #changeMakers #crowdfunding #GiveBack #charity #às̩e̩ (at Apollo Fitness Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrszBczAo_1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wuodnvv98342

Hi all. As many of you would know: I run a #foodDrive, which provides groceries and other assistance for impoverished families throughout the year. Our biggest yearly drive happens at Christmas... and, well, it's almost Christmas! 🙌🏾🤸🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️ So we're about to start our collection and cataloguing... in preparation for some major community movements. As always, we are open to contributions, assistance in sorting and distribution, as well as help identifying at-risk families. Thanks in advance. Artisans who'd like to contribute their skills and time, as well as hardware retailers interested in contributing materials to the repair of the homes of the less fortunate... yea... That would be a blessing. Individually... there is only so much a person can do. But together, we are an amazing force. So... Thank you, again, in advance. It's been a hard year. We've all felt it. But helping is its own reward. Bless, and one love. - The H. U. R. T. (Help Us Reach Them) Initiative. P.s. we'd like to distribute hampers all the way up to Saturday 22nd December. 17th-22nd... with the 22nd being our usual distribution motorcade. *crosses fingers* #4charity #foodbank #helpUsReachThem #volunteer #causes #donate #activism #CommunityOutReach #nonprofit #doGood #socialGood #Philantrophy #impinv #2030now #aid #changeMakers #crowdfunding #GiveBack #charity #às̩e̩ (at Apollo Fitness Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrCwG5IgQfR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15vmdbe0j2t3d

Since my surgery... I've cut back on my #charity work significantly. Didn't have the energy. My mother however, who works with Community Development, is superhuman... and tireless. She found 3 families in need... and is currently in our storeroom assembling hampers for them. What an amazing woman. A constant reminder that tired or uninspired... we still have work to be done. Mummy... big up yuhself! - The H. U. R. T. ( #helpusreachthem ) initiative #foodbank #fooddrive #community #communityoutreach #barbados #barbadoscharity (at Barbados) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnhX0sQgEXi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=6drlz9pxgkbj

It was a smaller-scaled operation than our usual movements... but... it was still a blessing. Today, we managed to take (at least) a week's worth of groceries to 16 #underprivileged families. A big thank you to those who donated: • Trevor wood • Stacia Burrowes • Anonymous donor • @dare2bare Spa • Tameisha Henry • Dawn williams • Asha Chase • Clecia Oxley • Tanya tempro • Kara-Lynn Belle • Sheniqua Lewis • Shernell Carter • Deann Hope • @DainTy246 bakery & @Jamaica246 restaurant A big thank you to those who helped us pack, and/or escorted us through the various communities... to families in need: • Unique Helping Hands Seniors School & Charity • Leann Harewood, and my wife @mireyas_designs Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. - The H.U.R.T. (#helpUsReachThem) Initiaitive #charity #foodbank #fooddrive #povertyAlleviation (at Barbados)

Hi all. As many of you would know: I run a #foodDrive, which provides groceries and other assistance for impoverished families throughout the year. Just letting you know that we're about to move through the communities again. Our next #outreachprogram will be on Sunday, 1st of April. As always, we are open to contributions, assistance in sorting and distribution, as well as help identifying at-risk families. Individually... there is only so much a person can do. But together, we are an amazing force. So .. Thank you, again, in advance. - The H. U. R. T. (Help Us Reach Them) Initiative. #charity #foodbank #helpUsReachThem (at Barbados)

Hi all. Just wanted to let you know that we're just about to start compiling food hampers for our #Christmas #charity #FoodDrive. Those of you who'd like to contribute, here's what we're looking at presently: 1. Tuna 2. Sardines 3. Corned beef 4. Sugar 4. Cooking oil 5. Margarine 6. Evaporated Milk 7. Toilet paper 8. Toothpaste & tooth brushes 9. Female Personal Hygiene Products 10. Cereal 11. Peanut butter 12. Macaroni/Pasta/Chowmein 13. Mauby/Sorrel/Ginger Syrup 14. Rice 15. Flour 16. Salt 17. Kids' snacks/juices 18. Biscuits 19. Salt bread 20. Matches 21. Bathsoap 22. Laundry Detergent 23. Potatoes & Ground Provisions 24. Canned/Dry Peas and Beans 25. Milo/Ovaltine 26. Tea / Instant Coffee/ Cocoa 27. Canned vegetables 28. Deoderant 29. Boxed/Canned Juices 30. Canned soup 31. Ketchup 32. Jam/Jelly 33. Onions 34. Canned Luncheon Meat & canned hotdogs 35. Eggs (will buy close to time of delivery - re: storage/freshness) 36. Fresh Fruit/Vegetables (- same as with the eggs) 37. Frozen meat/Fish (same as with the eggs and fruits; also, not every family will get frozen meat... as not every family will have the capacity to store it) 38. cornmeal 39. Oatmeal / Barley/ Sago / Cream of Wheat 40. Maggie Cubes, and seasonings 41. Anything you think a household with a child might benefit from (- within reason) 42. Ensure 43. Baby powder 44. Reusable laundry baskets or utility/storage bins (- for delivery... And also to give less fortunate families options for food storage). Like last year, our emphasis on getting as much fresh, healthy food into the homes of underpriviledged families. However, as we're a small movement, storage will always be an issue. So as to prevent spoilage, I'll be buying the eggs/fish/meats/butter/fruits/veggies *right* before delivering. The other stuff, feel free to bring 'em by in bulk :) Last year, we were able to give 35 families groceries for 1-2 weeks. This year, my community aide has highlighted 50 families .. so lewwe #UpDeTing. Thank you, for your kindness. - H.U.R.T. (#HelpUsReachThem) Initiative. (at Apollo Fitness Barbados)