Hope Town Primary School was demolished by Hurricane Dorian. While rebuilding the school has been one of Hope Town United’s top charity project priorities, evacuating more than 250 Elbow Cay residents and delivering over 50 tons of critical supplies in the immediate aftermath of the storm – as well as rebuilding and reopening the front doors to the island, the public docks, to allow materials, resources, and commerce to flow more freely – have taken necessary precedence to enable the community as a whole to lift itself up and begin to heal.

That said, the two main goals of the Hope Town Primary School charity project have been 1) to preserve as much of the historic structure of the original school as possible and 2) to construct a resilient educational facility that doubles as a storm shelter. We are 80% completed, having raised $1.5M since Dorian hit in September 2019, but we still need your help, or the school will not open its doors before the Bahamian government lifts the COVID virtual learning order. Click here to learn about our Adopt-a-School program.

The quicker the children of Hope Town can return to school safely, the quicker life will feel like it has returned to normal – not only in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, but also in the wake of a global pandemic. As many early childhood educators know, a safe space in which to learn is as important as nutritious food is for the growth and development of young minds.

“On a small island like ours, everyone is invested in the primary school. It’s the heart of our community. Once families are able to return and the children of Hope Town are back where they call home – life will feel a little more normal.” – Justin Higgs, Principal of Hope Town Primary School

Interested in donating to help support Hope Town United’s charity project to rebuild Hope Town Primary School? Whether you are able to donate to each portion of the project in part or in full, every generous donation makes an incredible difference. Click here to learn about our Adopt-a-School program or check out the giving levels below, and remember: the healing of Hope Town continues, and it’s never too late to make an impact.

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