HOW BFF IS IMPACTING LIVES
SELECTION PROCESS
BFF works closely with school principals, community leaders, guidance counselors and teachers to identify students in need. This allows BFF to have a 360-degree assessment in the selection process by identifying the students in most need, while demonstrating a desire to excel.
RECIPIENT AWARD
BFF provides scholarships to students at the beginning of the school year. Scholarships are used for school fees, books, school supplies, and transportation. This greatly reduces stress and burdens on parents and students as they prepare for the school year.
ONGOING COMMUNICATION
BFF believes firmly in ongoing communication with the students, parents, principals, and guidance counselors throughout the school year. BFF has a vested interest in ensuring that the students’ progress in their studies.
ONGOING SUPPORT
BFF provides ongoing support to award recipients provided that students maintain good grades. BFF makes a commitment through the years to ensure that students graduate. This is important to ensure that students who desire to excel make it to the finish line. As a part of ongoing financial support from BFF, students are required to participate in community service activities.
INSPIRING OTHERS
BFF Awardees become evangelist by identifying other students in need and sharing their stories with other students on how the organization has made an impact in their lives and communities. This effort is self-initiated by the students. This is a testament to the impact of BFF on students and their communities.
BROADENING PERSPECTIVES
BFF works with universities, institutions, local businesses, and trade initiatives to broaden perspectives, share resources, and assist students in identifying a career path post graduation. This is very important in fulfilling BFF’s mission of facilitating positive changes in families and communities through education.
BERNADETTE FRANCIS FOUNDATION
FACILITATING POSITIVE CHANGES IN FAMILIES AND
COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION
Impact Data
To date, the Bernadette Francis Foundation has given US $45,000 in donations and contributions. We have awarded 157 recipients and helped establish a Women’s Tapioca Initiative in Dominica to spur sustainable economic activity and climate resilience. Our donations have helped students recover from hurricane Maria which was the worst natural disaster in Dominica’s recorded history. In addition to Dominica, our contributions have helped students in the United States, Grenada, St. Lucia, Zambia, Barbados and Cameroon. We are excited and eager to continue to assist students to overcome adversities and to achieve their goals through education. We are very aware that education not only impacts the child but also their families and communities.
Key Measurable Impacts
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DELIVERED BACKPACKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO EIGHTY SCHOOL CHILDREN
AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS TO FOURTY NINE SCHOOL STUDENTS
HELPED LAUNCH THE WOMEN'S TAPIOCA INITIATIVE
Testimonials
D.T.
2023 Scholarship recipient
Dear Ms. Francis,
We are so very grateful for this grant to help with C's tuition. Thank you so much.
God bless you!
D.T.
A.C.
2023 Scholarship recipient
Thank you so much for the great news!
A.C.
KB Family
2023 Scholarship recipient
Dear Board of Directors of the Bernadette Francis Foundation, Inc.
It is with profound gratitude that we express our appreciation for your positive instant response to our request on behalf of our son. We as parents of KB did have a serious talk with him about both our condition and your requirement for his tuition/school fee payment. Motivating young ones sometime requires bearing personal responsibilities for their own actions to yield positive results. My son is incredibly talented, and education is the foundation to manage whatever field he is to pursue. It is also important to recognize and remember those who played a part in helping him on that journey. My entire family appreciated your assistance and is looking forward to making our future donation and may our prayers bring you more success in the excellent work you do.
KB family
CP
2023 Scholarship recipient
Greetings Ms. Francis,
Hope all is well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the Bernadette Francis Foundation grant to support my educational journey. Receiving this grant is not only a financial relief but also a source of great motivation for me. Your kind investment in my education has significantly alleviated the financial burden that comes with pursuing higher education. As I continue my academic journey at the University of the West Indies Open Campus, I am reminded of the invaluable support that is helping me achieve my dreams and aspirations. Your belief in my potential and the Foundation's commitment to supporting students like me is truly inspiring. I am excited to immerse myself in my studies, engage with my peers and professors, and contribute positively to both the university community and the wider world.
I will contact Mrs. Hamilton to arrange pick-up. Once again, I would like to express my deepest gratitude for selecting me as a recipient of the Bernadette Francis Foundation grant. The Foundation's support has been a beacon of hope and a driving force behind my educational pursuits. I look forward to updating you on my progress throughout my time at university.
Kind regards,
C.P.
J.M. Parent
2023 Scholarship recipient
Thank you so much for the great news! On behalf of J.M. I want to say thank you very much for your assistance. I assure you that the funds will be put to good use and receipts of the purchases will be submitted to Mrs. Hamilton.
Thank you once again!
J.M. Parent
R.W.
2023 Scholarship recipient
Good day. Thank you for your assistance. We are grateful.
To the Bernadette Francis Foundation on behalf of myself and my parents we would like to thank you so much for the donation given of $1200.00. I must say that this has helped me tremendously in getting ready for high school and getting the necessities for that new chapter of my life. Thank you for considering me as your recipient .God bless your foundation as you continue to help many others in need .
Thanks again!
R.W.
J.L.
2023 Scholarship recipient
Wanted to say thanks we got uniform books and tuition thank you very much. Your help goes a long way…….. I will start school a happy boy.
Thanks again!
J.L.
K.P. Parent
2023 Scholarship recipient
Thank you very much for all your kind assistance. I really appreciate it during these had economic times and I will comply with your terms and conditions for any future grants.
Again, thank you Bernadette Francis foundation may God bless your foundation so you can continue to do the good work.
K.P. Parent
C.P.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Good morning Ms. Francis,
Hope you are well. I was able to successfully use the funds received from the Bernadette Francis Foundation to contribute to this semester's tuition. Thank you to the Foundation for granting me this award and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to receive financial assistance. Since I made my payment online, UWI Open Campus sends their receipt in the form of an email. Please see the attached screenshot of such email. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.
Kind regards,
C.P.
DATB
2022 Scholarship recipient
Good afternoon Ms. Francis,
On behalf of the Board & Members of the Dominica Association of Tampa Bay, I wish to sincerely thank you for your donation of $500.00 towards our scholarship funds. We are grateful that once again you are partnering with us to provide much needed assistance to Dominican students who are pursuing post-secondary studies in the U.S. This amount will augment our limited resources, thus allowing us to make a significant award to this year's scholarship recipient.
Thank you,
DATB
K.L.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Thank you so much for the great news!
J.J.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Good morning Ms. Francis, I wish to acknowledge my acceptance to your foundation and thank you for this opportunity. I will contact Mrs. Hamilton at this time to make arrangements. Once again, thank you very much for this opportunity.
Best regards,
J.J.
T. B.
Scholarship recipient
Thank you so much. I received the money this morning. I will surely ensure that she does her best in school. The money helps me so much in buying her a laptop for her online classes. Thank you again we do appreciate it.
Blessings,
T. B.
N.B.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Thank you so much!! Greatly appreciated.
God Bless!
N.B.
S.S.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Dear Miss Vincia,
I would like to thank you and the members of the Bernadette foundation for providing me with this opportunity and grant to complete my degree.
Thanks,
S.S.
K.G.
2022 Scholarship recipient
Dear Ms. Vincia Francis,
I take this opportunity to thank you for the financial support you give to me. I express heartfelt thanks for the payment of my CXC subjects .I will continue to work hard and do my best.
I wish you a wonderful day.
K.G.
Dominica Association of Tampa Bay
Small organization 2021 Recipient
Ms. Vincia Francis,
We have received the donation from the Bernadette Francis Foundation, Inc. in the amount of US$600.00. On behalf of the Dominica Association of Tampa Bay Board & members, sincere thanks for your support. Your donation could not be timelier, as we are about to award our 2021 scholarships to students who are pursuing postsecondary degrees at colleges and universities in the United States.
In consideration of your support, we will be recognizing your valuable contribution at our upcoming Virtual Independence Gala on October 30, 2021, at 7p.m. when we celebrate Dominica’s 43rd Independence Anniversary.
May you continue to receive abundant blessings.
Yours faithfully,
D. S.
C. H.
2021 Scholarship recipient
Dear Bernadette Francis Foundation Inc.
I am honored to have been selected as the recipient of the Bernadette Francis Foundation Scholarship of $1,300 for the upcoming semester. Thank you for your generous contribution. I am now able to receive an outstanding education and participate in stimulating extracurricular activities of Orion Academy. Attending Orion Academy has played an integral role in molding my personal character.
I am currently enrolled in my 4th year of high school. In addition to my academic pursuits, I actively participate in numerous sports clubs and the music club. After graduating from Orion Academy I plan on attending the Dominica State College (DSC) in order to obtain a degree as I plan to pursue a career in law.
The Bernadette Francis Foundation Scholarship and the opportunity to attend Orion Academy will be a great help to me in creating a solid foundation on which to build my future. Thank you again for the generous support.
Sincerely,
C. H.
M. W.
2021 Scholarship recipient
To the Bernadette Francis Foundation, I am twelve year old M. W. Thank you again for taking the time out of your life to sponsor me. Your generosity will not go unappreciated. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks for choosing me.
Yours sincerely,
M. W.
S. S.
2021 Scholarship recipient
Good day Miss Francis. I do hope that you are having a blessed evening.
Am very thankful for the assistant that I am receiving from the foundation and very much determined to do my very best this semester.
I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity that has been given to me by B.F.F. This foundation has given me hope to finally achieve the associates degree that I intend on acquiring.
Once again thank you and God Bless.
S. S.
N. W.
2021 Scholarship recipient
Dear Ms. Francis,
I wish through you, to thank the Bernadette Francis Foundation for assisting D. N. with her tuition, at the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in St. Lucia. I wish to acknowledge receipt of the US$350.00.
I am very grateful for this assistance, knowing that it will go a long way in assisting D. N. to fulfill her dream of attaining tertiary level education, so that she can be in a better position to assist her country, as well as her family.
Once again, many thanks.
Sincerely,
N. W.
C. B.
2021 Scholarship recipient
Dear Ms. Vincia Francis,
I am sending my gratitude to you, for the financial support of a grant of $1,500.00 to assist me during my next school year that I received yesterday. I am sincerely honored to have been selected as the recipient of The Bernadette Francis Foundation.
Receiving this scholarship motivates me to work harder, maintain my GPA and complete my program. I promise to use this fund for my academic purpose only. I thank you for your confidence and willingness.
Thank you again for your thoughtful and generous gift.
Sincerely,
C. B.
S. F.
2021 Scholarship recipient
Dear Bernadette Francis Foundation,
First, I would like to thank the committee for choosing me as a 2018 recipient. This blessing is helping make my dream of graduating college into a reality.
A portion of the funding will be used to purchase books for this current semester and the rest will be put towards tuition.
Attached to this email are receipts for the purchases.
Thank you,
S. F.
Goals & Objectives
The goals and objectives of BFF is to continue to support school children such as Carmen, Sherris, Cornelia, and Shaulita to achieve their education goals. We have periodic checks with these school children and their parents to keep up with their progress. We believe that ongoing support is vital to get them across the finish line. We work with trusted sources on the ground in various countries to identify and verify the needs of these students.
Please donate to help us continue this important work of helping students in need to achieve their educational dreams. Thank you for your support.