About Us
Barbados Ball Canada Aid was formed on November 16, 2003 when, at the invitation of Kay McConney, then Consul General of Barbados at Toronto, representatives of Barbadian associations in Ontario met to discuss the idea of creating a charitable organization that would benefit the Barbadian community.
Incorporated on March 24, 2004, Barbados Ball Canada Aid is a non-profit organization that supports charitable causes in the interest of Barbadians in Canada and Barbados, with a focus on youth. In addition Barbados Ball Canada Aid is a vehicle by which beneficial relationships between Barbados and Canada can be forged for charitable purposes.
Although not currently a registered charity, our fundraising activities are all solely for charitable purposes.
Our Purpose:
In concert with our registered objects our purpose is:
· To provide annual scholarships to Barbadian youth attending recognized universities or colleges in Canada; and
· To provide financial assistance to organizations that provide healthcare programs or services for the benefit of Barbadians in Canada or
Barbados.
Our Activities:
· Hosting the annual Barbados Charity Ball;
· Supporting the education of Barbadian youth through our scholarship program;
· Supporting healthcare programs and services through donations to organizations working in this area; and
· Recognizing outstanding Barbadians residing in Canada through The Barbados Charity Ball Award.
The membership of Barbados Ball Canada Aid consists of Barbadian – Canadian associations, Barbadians residing in Canada and friends of Barbados who share a commitment to the island.
Incorporated on March 24, 2004, Barbados Ball Canada Aid is a non-profit organization that supports charitable causes in the interest of Barbadians in Canada and Barbados, with a focus on youth. In addition Barbados Ball Canada Aid is a vehicle by which beneficial relationships between Barbados and Canada can be forged for charitable purposes.
Although not currently a registered charity, our fundraising activities are all solely for charitable purposes.
Our Purpose:
In concert with our registered objects our purpose is:
· To provide annual scholarships to Barbadian youth attending recognized universities or colleges in Canada; and
· To provide financial assistance to organizations that provide healthcare programs or services for the benefit of Barbadians in Canada or
Barbados.
Our Activities:
· Hosting the annual Barbados Charity Ball;
· Supporting the education of Barbadian youth through our scholarship program;
· Supporting healthcare programs and services through donations to organizations working in this area; and
· Recognizing outstanding Barbadians residing in Canada through The Barbados Charity Ball Award.
The membership of Barbados Ball Canada Aid consists of Barbadian – Canadian associations, Barbadians residing in Canada and friends of Barbados who share a commitment to the island.
