QBE Donates To HOME’s Housing Program
HOME, the registered charity whose purpose is to end homelessness in Bermuda, has welcomed a substantial donation from the QBE Foundation, the charitable arm of international insurance and reinsurance company, QBE.
A spokesperson said, “It is the third successive year that QBE has supported HOME, after donations in 2022 and 2023.
“The donation will help fund “HOME for Families”, a housing-first programme for women with children. The property is owned by the Pembroke Parish Council and can support up to nine mothers and three children per family.
“QBE Re staff also supported the company’s financial support for HOME with a day of volunteer work last week. They created an outdoor relaxation area for residents and staff at “Black Circle”, the base for HOME’s Housing-First Programme, installing sunshades, outdoor furniture, painting and planting.”
“We are immensely grateful to the QBE Foundation for its generous, ongoing support,” said Denise Carey, HOME’s chief executive officer.
“QBE’s donation will have a positive impact on the lives of those HOME supports, by providing funds to help develop rapid rehousing accommodation for women and their children. Evidence from around the world shows rapid rehousing reduces rough sleeping and repeat homelessness; decreases spending on expensive temporary accommodation; and reduces the marginalising effects of prolonged homelessness.
“Ending homelessness sustainably can only be achieved through a concerted cross-community effort and we are heartened by the faith that QBE and all of our public, private and community partners have placed in HOME.
“We would also like to thank the QBE staff for the time they put in to create such a wonderful outdoor area which will be enjoyed by both residents and staff. Additionally, we would like to thank Kaleidoscope Arts Foundation, Gorham’s Ltd, The Phoenix Group and Rowe Spurling Paint Company as well as Deryn Higgins for their generous donations to help create this space.”
Thomas Lowe, Chair of the QBE Foundation Bermuda commented, “The QBE Foundation is proud to have supported HOME, not only through our donations but also by dedicating our time and energy.. We believe that HOME plays an essential role in building resilience in our community by helping members of our society at vulnerable times in their lives.”
