Children of the Caribbean Foundation

US-based nonprofit organization

Children of the Caribbean Foundation

Founded| 2010[1]
Founders|

* Rosie Hodge-Adams
* Julien Adams

Type| Non-Profit Organization (IRS exemption status): 501(c)(3)
Focus| Education, Healthcare, Social Development
Location|

* Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Area served

| The Caribbean, Los Angeles, California

Key people

| Julien Adams, Esq., Co-Founder and President
Website| www.childrenofthecaribbean.org

Formerly called

| Children of the Caribbean, Inc.
(2010-2012)

Children of the Caribbean Foundation (COTC or Children of the Caribbean Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Beverly Hills, California.[2] The organization provides relief and assistance to disadvantaged children across the Caribbean and in Los Angeles in three areas: education, healthcare and social development. Children of the Caribbean Foundation is governed by a board of trustees.

## History

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In June 2010, the foundation was formed by Rosie Hodge-Adams and her husband Julien Adams as Children of the Caribbean, Inc.[1] It delivered a supply of backpacks to children on the island of Anguilla three months later in September, following the tropical depression Fiona,[3] which caused flooding and damage to the island.

With the support of Eric Close, Children of the Caribbean Foundation hosted a fundraiser "The Every Child Matters 5K Run/Walk" in June 2011, at Loyola Marymount University to raise money for its Education Initiative.[4] In 2011, needy children on the Caribbean islands of Anguilla, Dominica, Trinidad and Jamaica were provided with backpacks containing calculators, notebooks, pens, pencils, dictionaries and other school supplies for the 2011–2012 school year.[5] That year, the foundation awarded its first COTC Scholarship.

In November 2011, the Foundation held a fund-raiser in support of the Cyril Ross Nursery in Trinidad, which cares for and educates children with HIV. Actor Blair Underwood and actress Stacey Dash recorded videos in support.

In 2012, the Foundation constructed the pharmacy at Cyril Ross and made repairs to the home. The Every Child Matters 5K was held for the second time at Loyola Marymount University in June. The Foundation doubled the number of children who received school supplies, and the islands of St. Vincent and Dominica were added to the list of Caribbean countries to receive assistance. Also during the Summer of 2012, the foundation launched a social development program – Project Aspire in Barbados.[6] The program was hosted by Actress Victoria Rowell.[7][8]

In 2013, as its healthcare initiative, the foundation installed flush toilets and upgraded the sanitary system at the Salt Spring Primary School in Jamaica.[9] The programs of the organization continued to expand, and in 2013 the Foundation installed a playground on the island and also hosted a free volleyball camp for children living there. That year the charity contributed to the education of seven students in Anguilla.[10]

In 2014, a pre-school for children with special needs was established on the island of St. Vincent by the foundation.[11]

In 2015, the COCF set up a foundation in St. Kitts in memory of Nurse Ruth Hodge,[12] and gave out baby care products to new mothers.[13]

## References

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1. ^ a b "COTC GuideStar Summary". www.guidestar.com. GuideStar. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
2. ^ "Charities & Nonprofits Exempt Organizations" (PDF). www.ftb.ca.gov. State of CA Franchise Board. Archived (PDF) from the original on 11 September 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
3. ^ "Tropical Storm Fiona Follows Hurricane Earl". www.caribbean360.com. Caribbean 360. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
4. ^ Dennis, Freeman, J. (June 7, 2010). "Stars Walk for Children of the Caribbean". No. Education. News4UsOnline. News 4 Us Online. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 3 January 2015.`{{cite news}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
5. ^ "Children of the Caribbean Incorporation teams up with Department of Social Development to help educate children in Anguilla". The Anguillian, December 20, 2013
6. ^ Thompson, Rhonda (July 12, 2012). "Kids Get a Helping Hand". Nation News. News Paper Company. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
7. ^ “ Kids get a helping hand ” Archived 2018-10-28 at the Wayback Machine. Nation News, Barbados.
8. ^ " Rowell donates to welfare of children". Barbados Today, by Emmanuel Joseph on July 12, 2012.
9. ^ Flemming, Barrington (June 1, 2013). "US Charity Installs Toilets in Salt Spring Primary". The Gleaner. News Paper. Archived from the original on 7 September 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
10. ^ "Children of the Caribbean Incorporation teams up with Department of Social Development to help educate children in Anguilla". The Anguillan, December 20, 2013
11. ^ Junior Jarvis, Senior Editor. "Pre-school for Infants with Disabilities opens in SVG", Searchlight Newspaper, Kingstown, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, 14 November 2014.
12. ^ "The Nurse Hodge Project Launched in St. Kitts. ZIZ, National Broadcasting Corporation of St. Kitts & Nevis, Dec 10, 2015
13. ^ "Nurse Hodge Project Motivates Mothers-to-be to attend clinics" Archived 2016-01-21 at the Wayback Machine. SKNVibes, December 10, 2015

## External links

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* Official website