Christophe Harbour Foundation Awards $75,700 ECD
St. Kitts & Nevis Charitable Organizations Receive Funding
CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR, ST. KITTS (July 16, 2013)-The Christophe Harbour Foundation awarded more than $75,000 ECD to a number of charitable organizations throughout the Federation. This marks the first of two annual giving opportunities where the Foundation reviews submissions and provides financial assistance to organizations that benefit the communities of St. Kitts and Nevis. The Christophe Harbour Foundation is the charitable arm of Christophe Harbour Development Company, Limited.
“The Foundation exists to help organizations that make a positive impact within the community, and we are thrilled to award these grants which will help further the mission of these groups,” said Bill Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Christophe Harbour. “With the application process now fully operational, we are able to review and fund initiatives much faster and help make a positive contribution to the citizens of St. Kitt and Nevis.”
The organizations receiving grants during this review period include the Junior Achievement Company Programme, The Rotary Club of St. Kitts & Nevis, Seventh Day Adventist School, Hands Across the Sea, and Advancement of Children’s Foundation.
The Christophe Harbour Foundation is accepting submissions on an ongoing basis and will announce another round of funding later in the year. Organizations can submit requests by completing the on-line application form at www.christopheharbourfoundation.com. The Christophe Harbour Foundation is funded through the sale of real estate within the resort community, individual investors, and the Christophe Harbour Development Company. As sales increase over time, the Foundation will be able contribute more, which over the course of a 20-year project, will result in considerable investment in the community.
To contact the Christophe Harbour Foundation directly, contact Akela Browne at 869.466.4557 or email Foundation@ChristopheHarbour.com.