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Video: Dr Hardy On Racial Trauma Dynamics
The dynamics of racial trauma on the lives of young people was the topic of a meeting this evening [Feb 22] at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity Hall in Hamilton, with an international expert providing a presentation. Dr. Kenneth Hardy visited the island at the request of Family Centre to “provide training to social service providers on the... Read more of this article
Dr Hardy To Present On Racial Trauma Dynamics
Dr. Kenneth Hardy will be visiting the island from February 19-23, at the request of Family Centre to “provide training to social service providers on the dynamics of racial trauma and also to provide an interactive session with the public on the same topic.” “The public will have the opportunity to spend an evening with Dr. Hardy on February... Read more of this article
Martha Dismont: ‘Why We Must Work Together’
“My hope is that we do not become ‘numb’ to the circumstances surrounding this recent shooting and that we vow to stay in this fight to build relationship to solve our community problems,” Martha Dismont, Executive Director of the Family Centre, said. Mrs Dismont said, “As we mourn the passing of Jahni Outerbridge, special condolences... Read more of this article
Argus Donates $15,000 To Family Centre
The Argus Group has made a $15,000 donation to Family Centre in support of the charity’s Youth Development Zone counselling programme [YDZ]. The YDZ is a community initiative launched in 2011 that offers services to the youth population living in North East Hamilton. The Family Centre provides YDZ with child and family counselling. By the end of... Read more of this article
‘Celebrate The Generosity Of Those Who Give’
Family Centre has thanked all of its’ major donors, whose funding in 2016 allowed the organization to work with over 120 children in their Youth Leadership Academy, Beyond Rugby, and Homework Programme, over 200 families in the Counselling and Intervention services, and significant numbers of others through its Specialized Training and Advocacy services. Executive... Read more of this article
Butterfield Donates $5,000 To The Family Centre
The Bank of Butterfield recently presented The Family Centre with a $5,000 donation; the proceeds of its employee Holiday Raffle ticket sales. Throughout November, Butterfield employees had the opportunity to purchase $1 Holiday Raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes, including vacation days, a travel voucher, retail gift certificates... Read more of this article
Dismont: ‘Make The Care Of Children A Priority’
“The recent revelations to the public by footballers of molestation during their childhood are of significance in this community where so many similar problems have been kept hidden,” said Executive Director of the Family Centre, Martha Dismont. “We also know that individuals in this community have not felt comfortable seeking counseling... Read more of this article
Family Centre Awareness Campaign To Wrap Up
Family Centre has launched its annual media campaign aimed at raising awareness on what constitutes neglect of children and what should be done about it. The campaign started as children were going back to school in September and is wrapping up on November 20, which is the Universal Day of the Child. Executive Director of Family Centre Martha Dismont... Read more of this article
Lip Sync Battle Set To Support Family Centre
Family Centre is inviting the public to assist judges Nikita Robinson, Nadanja Bailey and Lamont Robinson, along with MC Power Girl and Patrina O’Connor, in choosing Bermuda’s next Lip Sync Champion on Thursday, November 3 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm in the Fairmont Southampton’s Mid Ocean Amphitheater. The event aims to raise $50,000 in support... Read more of this article
Family Centre Kids Golf Clinic On October 12
Family Centre will host their eighth annual Kid’s Golf Clinic and Supper on Wednesday, October 12 at the Turtle Hill Golf Course at the Fairmont Southampton. Seventy youngsters between 6 and 16 years old are invited to have private instruction from the Turtle Hill golfing professionals on the putting green and the driving range for a “beginner’s... Read more of this article
Family Centre Set To Hold Lip Sync Competition
The Family Centre is getting set to hold its Lip Sync Competition, with the contest open to the public and both individuals and teams invited to submit their lip sync videos by Friday, September 16. Following those submissions, a live event will take place on November 3 at the Fairmont Southampton Mid Ocean Theatre. A spokesperson said, “Last... Read more of this article
Family Centre’s Celebrate The Night Fundraiser
Family Centre’s fourth annual Celebrate the Night fundraiser takes place on Saturday, March 12 at Fourways Inn in Paget, with some 14 bands, entertainers and comedians set to join MC, Patrina “Power Girl” Paynter, to create an evening that has something for everyone to enjoy. “The Simons Brothers Band has taken the Island by storm... Read more of this article
Holy Trinity Church Donates To Family Centre
The Holy Trinity Church recently presented the Family Centre with a donation of $1,000 at the church’s Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, with the donation cheque presented by a young attendee. A spokesperson said, “‘With love from Holy Trinity Church’ were young Senoj’s words when he presented Martha Dismont with the church’s... Read more of this article
Family Centre Reaches $250K Fundraising Goal
Family Centre today [Dec 16] announced that, thanks to the outstanding support from the local community during their ‘Children Come First Telethon’ last month, they were able to reach their fundraising goal of $250k. The Charity produced a series of fundraising initiatives throughout the year which culminated in a nationally broadcast Telethon... Read more of this article
Argus Group Donates $15,000 To Family Centre
The Argus Group today [Nov 16] announces a donation of $15,000 to the Family Centre for their Youth Development Zone counselling programme [YDZ]. The YDZ is a community initiative that first launched in 2011 in response to the growing problems affecting the youth population living in North East Hamilton. The Family Centre provides YDZ with child and... Read more of this article
Family Centre Kids Golf Clinic On November 1
The Family Centre will host their seventh annual Kid’s Golf Clinic and Supper on Sunday, November 1 at the Turtle Hill Golf Course at the Fairmont Southampton, with 75 young people between the ages of 6 and 16 signed up to have private instruction from Bermuda’s golfing professionals. Afterward, a pizza party will be hosted at the Fairmont Southampton... Read more of this article
