Message from The Honorable FREDERICK A. MITCHELL Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service

Time has gone quickly.  It always amazes me how quickly time goes.  This is particularly so over these past two years.  The years of the pandemic seem to be a great blank canvas.  However, they were not.  People were still living their lives and there were many successes in our lives both here at home in Fox Hill and around our country. One of the successes was the Fox Hill Charitable Organization founded by a group of spirted citizens in Fox Hill led by Dr Ricardo Taylor. 

I am pleased to be able to support it. Charitable objectives cannot be overlooked.  In our village, our constituency and our country today, we need more charity. Charity says the book of Corinthians is not puffed up, it vaunteth not itself.  In other words, you do charitable work because that is what we are ordained to do.  

We must help others who cannot help themselves.  We must always give a helping hand and lift others up. That has been the mission of the organization and on this blessed anniversary, it is important for us to mark the occasion and renew our commitment to do good, to keep our fellow man and not do injury to anyone. I wish you all continued success and God’s richest blessings as you continue in your mission. 

 Merry Christmas and a happy new year.  

Fred Mitchell MP Fox Hill

 7 December 2021 

Greetings my Fox Hill Community family! 

As we observe Advent, which is the period in preparation for the Christmas season, I trust that you and your families are well, and wish you and yours peace, blessings and prosperity during these remaining days of 2020 and throughout the New Year!  On the occasion, of the 1st Anniversary of The Fox Hill Charitable Organization (FHCO), it is with a sincere sense of gratitude and deep appreciation that I extend warm congratulations to the team comprising the Board of Directors and all the present members of the Fox Hill Charitable Organization.  During the unprecedented years of late 2019 & early 2020 of Hurricane Dorian, COVID-19 and the global pandemic, this organization has defied the odds of negativity, looked adversity, death, and destruction in the “eye”, stood steadfast, and birthed a brand-new Non-Governmental Organization within the Commonwealth of The Bahamas in general and in the Fox Hill Community in particular.  

Therefore, the organization’s theme is most appropriate, timely, and fitting because, despite the hardships, famine, gloom, and doom of the twin crises we can certainly say that is spite of everything, “To God Be The Glory, Great Things He Has Done”!  As we look around within the areas of the community that FHCO has tried to make an impact, we can also say that had we not pressed forward to bring this dream to reality, the institutions positively impacted because of the list of outreach programs and activities sponsored by the organization would not have been possible.  

Having regard for such favor, it is noteworthy to pause and bring cause for humility, gratitude, and appreciation by honoring God, in this first Anniversary, Praise and Thanksgiving Service for His Graces, Mercies, and Blessings on this organization.  We Give God all the Glory, Honor, and Praise!  As we move forward, it is our sincere hope that others may be enlightened and inspired to consider making a positive contribution and donation to the worthy causes of FHCO.  

It is also hoped that many other residents and community-minded individuals will be willing to join us, either financially or in-kind to offer their support and assistance to advance the goals and objectives of the organization, for the further growth and development of the Fox Hill Community.  

It was my desire and has been my honor to assist in laying a firm foundation to jump start the FHCO by completing all the groundwork to establish an operation that is fully equipped and ready to be handed on to other like and civic-minded individuals and the next generation for its’ continued growth and prosperity.  Nonetheless, I am indeed grateful that no matter the outcome, we can certainly say that for such a time as this, and despite perilous odds, we have come this far by faith.  We have made our mark and presence felt within this community.  We hope that our examples of charity and selflessness may become a sign of hope for some and encouragement for many others, young and old to be inspired to move to action for worthy and noble causes.  

We trust that they activate their HEARTs to bring Hope, Empowerment, Advocacy, Resourcefulness, and Teamwork to support the poor, needy, homeless, speechless, hopeless, and marginalized with our community.   This commemorative program booklet has been inspired by our forefathers and mothers and other leaders within the community, past, and present.  It is hoped that the memories captured will continue to be an inspiration that reminds us of who we are as a people and community, and of our goodly and Godly heritage and love for humanity.    

Warmest regards, 

Dr. Ricardo Taylor, DBA  

Founder, President & Executive Director