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Sports and Family Day 2026

Children were given another reason to believe in themselves. On August 29, 2026, there were races to be won, medals to be earned and trophies to be lifted. But somewhere between the laughter, the cheers and the pounding of little feet against the track at the Pierre Road Recreational Grounds,…

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Bringing Hope, Care & Relief For Christmas 2025

Members of the Foundation do extend our sincerest gratitude to all Sponsors for their kindness, compassion & willingness  that  made a  meaningful difference in the lives of many. Thank you  for bringing Hope, Care  & Relief to those in need for the Christmas Season. As we move into 2026, we…

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GFLF Sports Day Inspires The Minds & Hearts Of Children

On Sunday 25th August 2024, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) hosted its Annual Sports and Family Day with 19 Children’s Homes. One of the main objectives for the day was not just building character, but, revealing it while having fun. Children of different age groups displayed competence, confidence, connections, character,…

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Educational, Historical & Cultural Trip – Tobago 2024

Gift for Life Foundation continues the active involvement of underprivileged children in Trinidad & Tobago through monthly events. On Tuesday 30th July 2024, children were taken to the beautiful and breathtaking island of Tobago. This one (1) day outing with the children allowed the foundation to continue to address the…

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Gift for Life partners with Gentle Dentistry & Implant Centre

On Sunday 2nd July, 2023, Dr. Derek Ramcharitar, Dental Surgeon & Oral Implantologist of Gentle Dentistry and Implant Centre, and his team; along with volunteer Dentists, Dr. Surendra Rampersad, Pediatric Specialist and Dr. Nurse, donated their time and resources to the children from the Ezekiel Children’s Home. Making a difference…

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Gift For Life Foundation Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty

Gift for Life Foundation continues to spread love and kindness to needy families and underprivileged children throughout the year, concluding with the festive season of 2022. The magical dust of Christmas glittered on the cheeks of humanity, reminding everyone that the real magic of Christmas was not about decorating his…

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Gift For Life Foundation Unifies Children Through Sports Day

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) reaches out to deprived children who have been through a lot during the pandemic, with their mental health has been heavily impacted. In order to elevate the symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological stress, the foundation hosted its grand Sports Day on Sunday 28th August 2022…

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Gift For Life Foundation touches the hearts of over 200 children

Every year Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) encourages citizens to spend their Valentine’s Day with children who live within children’s homes, as well as rural communities. The best gift a person can give to a child is the gift of love. This year on Monday 14th February 2022, GFLF treated…

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Gift for Life Foundation continues to touch lives

Gift for life Foundation (GFLF) continues to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Christmas 2020 and January 2021 thus far were no different. Even though there was a drop in donations, there was a dramatic increase in demands. The Foundation’s finances were very uncertain, but sincere gratitude goes out to Loyal…

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Gift For Life Partners With Scotia Bank

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) continues its drive towards loss of income families and Children’s Home throughout our nation. On Saturday 11th July, 2020, dedicated, hardworking and committed employees of Scotia Bank TT partnered with GFLF to ensure vulnerable families/children were taken care of during the ongoing pandemic. Families were…

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Appreciation and Thanks to our loyal supporters!

Our Deepest Appreciation & Gratitude to our loyal supporters for making the difference in the lives of citizens among the various Children’s Homes & various communities during this pandemic. Your generosity has brought immediate relief to families.   We remain grateful to you and will continue to serve citizens in…

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Raffle : Trip for 2 to Paris : Winners receive their Prizes

Gift For Life Foundation Presents Raffle Winners at Children’s Charity Event : Trip for 2 to Paris The Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) a registered, non-profit and charitable organisation took the opportunity to present the lucky winners with their prizes on Mother’s Day 12th May 2013 at its charity pool…

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Mother’s Day Event 2013

The Gift For Life Foundation will be treating 9 children’s Homes to a day of Fun and Entertainment on Mother’s Day May 12th . There will be specially organised pool party, including a puppet show /magic show and medical clinic to bring cheer to these children on this special day.…

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WINNERS OF GRAND RAFFLE

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION RAFFLE 2013 RESULTS This raffle was drawn today, Sun 14th April 2013 .This draw was broadcasted live on WIN TV at 5:45 pm. WINNERS 1ST PRIZE TICKET NO. 16010 Mr. O’Neil Sanichara, Canaan Rd, Pt Fortin   2ND PRIZE TICKET NO. 24372 Mr. John Nicolson, Maloney…

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Picture Feedback : A Day of Fun : Fun & Splash Water Park

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION IS ALL ABOUT MAKING THE SACRIFICE TO PUT SMILES..all year round   On Wed 3 rd April 2013 , the Gift For Life Foundation treated the following Homes to an entire day of Fun, Food, Desert, Games and other Entertainment at Fun & Splash Water Park,…

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Easter Holidays : Water Park Event : Wed 3rd April 2013

On Wed 3rd April 2013, the Gift For Life Foundation will again be treating our nation’s underprivileged children living at 7 Homes/ Orphanages to a Day of Fun and Entertainment.This time it will be at the Fun & Splash Water Park, Debe. More details can be obtained from our office…

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Valentine’s Day 2013 : Feedback

  The Gift For Life Foundation took out and treated the following children’s at New China Restaurant , Tacarigua on Thurs 14th Feb 2013 with Dinner, Dessert and Gifts. Florence Wesleyan foundation, Carapichaima Raffa Girls’ Home, Trincity Raffa Boys’ Home , Curepe Dominic’s Home, Calvary Hill House of Grace Home,…

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Valentine’s Day 14th February 2013 : Treat

The Gift For Life Foundation is on a continued drive to live up to its motto,” to show love and kindness” to underprivileged children all year round. On Valentine’s Day 2013, the Foundation will be taking out 6 Children’s Homes with their caregivers for Dinner and dessert at a Chinese…

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Rationale for the FREE Educational/ Learning Tuition Centre

The Gift for Life Foundation’s Free Tuition Centre will provide orphaned, abandoned and disadvantaged children from rural communities, as well as Children’s Homes with opportunities to succeed in their education through the extra ‘after school’ and vacation time/weekends academic assistance in the varied curriculum areas. The tuition/educational centre will provide…

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January 2013 – Charity : Back to School Drive

The Gift For Life Foundation was actively involved in assisting over 8 Homes with back to school items during the first 3 weeks of this New Year 2013. The following Homes were reached out to : Dominic’s Home, Belmont Rainbow Rescue Home, Morvant Jesus Cares Family Cottage, Arima Joshua Boys’…

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GFLF takes 3 Homes to Christmas Village

On Sunday 30th Dec 2012, the Gift For Life Foundation will taking out the following Homes to a beautiful Christmas Village,with lots of fun activities and then Dinner in Siparia from 4 pm – 7 pm. Happy Home, La Brea Ferndean Home, Point Fortin Ezekiel Home , Preysal…

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Christmas Drive 2012 : A SUCCESS – Feedback

  GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION MAINTAINED ITS PROMISES TO 25 CHILDREN’S HOMES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY Members stood motionless looking at the torrential rain on Christmas Day 2012 and decided whether or not to postpone the annual Christmas Day Motorcade. But thoughts of our country’s children living at Children’s Homes motivated…

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Sequence of Children’s Homes – Christmas Drive 2012

Hello Everyone, This is the sequence of the homes for the annual Xmas Drive 2012. Please let’s hold hand and share the spirit of Christmas with our loving children. We will visit 20 homes on the 25th Dec 2012, other homes for example the children homes located in Pt Fortin…

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GFLF CHRISTMAS DRIVE 2012 has started : South Homes

[flagallery gid=151 name=Gallery] On Fri 21st Dec 2012 , the Gift For Life Foundation reached out to the follw Homes Hope Centre , San Fernando `Adona Home, San Francique Swaha Home, Penal Ferndean Home, Point Fortin Happy Home, La Brea Haven of Home, Woodland  …

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Feedback on Christmas Charity Dinner Nov 18th 2012

THE FOLLOWING CHILDREN’S HOMES WERE INVITED FOR THE EVENING. 1.Dominic’s Children’s Home, POS 2.Rainbow Rescue Home, Jerningham Place, POS 3.Ark of the Covenant, Laventille 4.St. Dominic’s Children’s Home, Calvary Hill, Arima 5.Margaret Kisto Home, Malabar 5.Casa De Corazon Children’s Home,Sangre Grande 7.Ezekiel Children’s Home,Preysal 8.Couva Children’s Home,Couva 9.Jesus Cares Family…

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Grand Divali Celebrations 2012

EVENT : Grand Divali Celebrations DATE : Sat 3rd Nov 2012 VENUE : Fire Burn Hindu Temple Grounds, Fire Burn : Freeport TIME : 6:00pm – 11:00 pm   [flagallery gid=147 name=Gallery]…

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Events : Oct 2012 – Nov 2012

The Gift For Life Foundation will be hosting the following for children in need from Homes and poor families in Trinidad & Tobago . EVENT: Grand Sports Day DATE : Sun 7th Oct 2012 VENUE : Recreation Ground – Pierre Road, Charlieville TIME : 10:00 am – 4:00 pm —————————————————————————————————–…

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Updates

The Gift For Life Foundation is on an on going drive to assist underprivileged children with their academic needs. More volunteers are needed to tutor these children on weekends and on evenings. will be reaching out to “Missionaries of Charity” on Sun 16th Sept 2012. through the support of kind…

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Poor Man’s Dinnner 2012: Feedback

[flagallery gid=146 name=Gallery] The Poor Man’s Dinner held by the south arm of the Gift For Life Foundation was a success. All proceeds go towards the Tuition Centre for underprivileged children. The Foundation wishes to thank all those in the public who have contributed in one way or the other…

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Poor Man’s Dinner – Wed 29th Aug 2012

The south branch of the Gift For Life Foundation will be hosting a “Poor Man’s Dinner” to assist the Foundation in its drive to acquire a Tuition Centre for children in need in Trinidad & Tobago. Date : Wednesday 29th August 2012 Venue: JRD Convention Centre, Princess Town Time: 5…

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Sincere Apologies: Our website was temporarily non – functional

The Gift For Life Foundation expresses sincerest apologies to the public who tried to access our website during the period Thurs 23rd August 2012 -Tues 28th August 2012 ( am). We were experiencing some technical problems with our server during this time.Our site is fully functional now. We thank you…

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Tobago Outing : A Grand Success

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION TAKES CHILDREN TO TOBAGO Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) strongly believes that children who are placed in the different children’s homes throughout the country need that extra human touch since it is vacation time again. The benefits of the human touch to a child’s health are…

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“Educational Tour to Tobago “: Mon 6th August 2012

The Gift For Life Foundation will be taking approximately 102 children to Tobago on an Educational Tour. On Mon 6th August 2012 – The Gift For Life Foundation will be taking children from the following Homes and needy communities on “An Educational Tour to Tobago” by Ferry – namely to…

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Educational Tour to Tobago by Boat in August 2012

Tentatively, On Mon 6th August 2012 – The Gift For Life Foundation will be taking children from Homes and needy communities on “An Educational Tour to Tobago” by Ferry – namely to the Bucco Reef and Nylon Pool for one day. We are hoping to take 8 Homes on this…

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Charity in July 2012

On Sun 1st July 2012, there was a Fun day for children from 6 Homes – from Central / East West corridor.This was to a greater extent funded by friends of the Gift For life Foundation.These Homes included Christ Child Convalescent, Diego Martin Florence Foundation, Preysal Jaya Lakshmi Home, Longdenville…

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Feedback on Father’s Day Charity Event

On Sun 17th June 2012 , the Gift For Life Foundation treated the Joshua Boys’ Home from Santa Rosa Heights with the movie : “Madagasscar”, Galactica Games, Gifts of clothing and school supplies, Goodies & Meals .The GFLF took the children and their chaperone to Trincity Mall. They had a…

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GFLF Tuition Programme continues at the Homes: Feedback

On evenings and on weekends our very dedicated Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF ) members sacrifice time to assist children from many Homes in their academic curriculum. On Saturday mornings, our GFLF volunteer mentors go to the Jaya Lakshmi Home Longdenville. These volunteers are from UWI and also various…

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Father’s Day Charity : June 2012

On Father’s day 2012 ( pm) the Gift For Life Foundation will be taking out the Joshua Boys’ Home to see the famous 3 D movie Madagasscar at Trincity Mall.They will be treated with Lunch/Dinner & Dessert /Games World/Gifts / new clothing etc. Hopefully, the Foundation will be able to…

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GFLF takes Computer WorkStations to 5 Homes : Feedback

  The Gift For Life Foundation took to 5 Homes, Brand new Computer Workstations comprising of Computer Workstation inclusive of LCD Flat Panel monitor , keyboard , mouse & Wireless capability Colour Printer inclusive of ink Computer Desk Scanner Router for wireless Internet access Office software Surge protector Speakers Names…

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Car Raffle – Feedback / Prize Giving : Week of 21st May 2012

Raffle Results: Trinidad Guardian :Wed 2nd May 2012 Raffle Results: Newsday: Thurs May 3rd 2012     Car Raffle Results: Daily Express : Wed 2nd May 2012     Raffle Draw Venue : Moved from Trincity Mall to Grand Bazaar : Daily Express : Fri 20th April 2012   Sat…

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GFLF wins $30,000 worth of Computers from Telecommunication Authority

The Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) has won 5 sets of brand new computers, including work stations worth $ 30,000 from the Telecommunication Authority of Trinidad and Tobago ( TATT). GFLF entered the competition from TATT : “ICTs in Rural Communities.” The Foundation was interviewed and was successful. The Computer…

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Gift For Life Foundation : Mother’s Day 2012

Gift For Life Foundation fostered the following Homes on Mother’s Day : Sun May 13th 2012 with a Pool Party, Dental Clinic, Puppet Show, Musical Chairs & lots of other fun activities from 11 am – 5 pm. Happy Home, La Brea Ferndean Home, Point Fortin San Francique Children’s Home…

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GFLF Fosters 8 Children’s Homes: Mother’s Day 2012

On Sun 13th May, the Gift For Life Foundation will be fostering children at 8 Children’s Homes ranging from La Brea, Point Fortin to Arima. Pool Party Dental Clinic Puppet Show Balloon Clown show DJs and other entertainment for the children Venue: Gulf View, La Romaine Time: 11am – 5…

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Winners of Charity Car Raffle

The Gift For Life Foundation was at Grand Bazaar on Sat 28th April 2012 – outside Xtra Foods with the members of Police Force.It was the day of the Grand Charity Raffle Draw.Members of the public spun the raffle Barrel to ensure that all chits were carefully mixed up. Volunteer…

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Charity in March 2012

The Gift For Life Foundation, with the assistance of kind supporters and friends will be touching the lives of children at the following Homes. Sun March 18th 2012 : Raffa Girls’ Home, Trincity Sun March 18th 2012: Raffa Boys’ Home, St Augustine Fri March 30th 2012: Missionaries of Charity, Laventille…

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On Going Projects : March 2012 – April 2012

The Gift for Foundation is on a consistent drive to reach out and touch the lives of children in at least 3 Homes on a monthly basis. The public is invited to join and assist in whatever way possible.   The Gift For Life Foundation has a Grand Raffle with…

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FEBRUARY 2012 :GFLF spreads joy and love to 32 Children’s Homes.

As the world celebrated Valentine’s Day,the hardworking Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) made a huge sacrifice for the Valentine’s Day week to let our nation’s children at the Homes throughout our country feel loved and special also. The Charity Drive started on Sun 12th Feb 2012, when GFLF took out…

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Feedback : Ark at Covenant at “Burger King”, Maraval

GFLF took the Ark of Covenant Home, Laventille on an Educational tour of Royal Palm Mall, Maraval on Wed 01st Feb 2012.This ended with Dinner and Dessert at Burger King, Maraval courtesy GFLF and kind supporters. Picture Feedback [flagallery gid=133 name=”Gallery”]…

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Charity : Jan – Feb 2012

The children at many of the Homes have said that after Christmas 2011, they have not seen much of the public coming to them to make them feel special. Taking this at heart , the Gift For Life Foundation , is again on a drive to put as many smiles…

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Charity Feedback : Jan 2012

The Gift For Life Foundation started the New Year by putting smiles on the faces of our precious children with gifts, hampers, stationery and other goodies at Casa De Corazon Children’s Home, Sangre Grande Florence Wesleyan Foundation, Carapichaima…

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REPORT on Gift For Life Foundation’s Christmas Day Charity

[flagallery gid=132 name=”Gallery”] On Christmas Day 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation sacrificed time away from family members to take joy and laughter to precious children at the following Homes: Angels on Earth Foundation ,Chaguanas Jaya Lakshmi Home, Longdenville Dar-ul-Aman Home,Freeport [flagallery gid=127 name=”Gallery”]   Couva Children’s Home Ezekiel Home,…

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CHRISTMAS DRIVE: Updated List of Homes on Schedule

CHRISTMAS DRIVE Our Registered, Non- Profit and Charitable Organization, Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) is on a Christmas Drive to put more smiles on the faces of our nation’s underprivileged children. This Christmas we are hoping to reach out to over twenty Homes. Our last year’s experience made us realize…

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY BEGINS : Thurs 22nd Dec 2011

Due to the hectic schedule of Homes carded for the Christmas Drive on Christmas Day 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation started its Christmas 2011 Charity on Thurs 22nd Dec 2011 at : 1.Happy Home, La Brea [flagallery gid=111 name=”Gallery”]     2.Ferndean Home, Point Fortin [flagallery gid=112 name=”Gallery”]…

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Join us on our Christmas Drive 2011: List of Homes

CHRISTMAS DRIVE Our Registered, Non- Profit and Charitable Organization, Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) is on a Christmas Drive to put more smiles on the faces of our nation’s underprivileged children.We are presently engaged in meeting some of the emotional, educational, psychological, physiological and financial needs of children who are…

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Charity: Wed 21st Dec 2011

On Wed. 21st Dec 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation and friends took the joy of the season to the Amica Girls’ Home, Hillview Terrace, Curepe. [flagallery gid=114 name=”Gallery”]…

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CHRISTMAS DAY DRIVE 2011

On Christmas Day, 25th December 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation will be sacrificing the time away from their family and friends to set out early for the entire day to touch the lives of needy children in poor communities and at over 20 Children’s Homes from throughout the country…

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Feedback on Charity : 9th Dec 2011 – 11th Dec 2011

For the peroid, 9th Dec 2011 – 11th Dec 2011,The Gift of Life Foundation and friends reached out to Ezekiel Home,Preysal Christ Child Convalescent Home, Diego Martin Amica Home, St Augustine Dominic’s Home, Calvary Hill House of Grace Home, Arima The Foundation wishes to thank all its kind supporters who…

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Charity Feedback: Mon 28th Nov – Mon 5th Dec 2011

For the period: Mon 28th Nov 2011 – Wed 7th Dec 2011,the Gift For Life Foundation, with the kind support of friends and supporters in the public, was able to touch lives of children at the following Homes: Joshua Boys, Santa Rosa Heights Angels on Earth Foundation, Chaguanas Raffa Girls’…

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Charity Event Feedback : Sun 27th Nov 2011

On Sun 27th Nov 2011,the Gift For Life Foundation reached out to put smiles on the faces of children at the following Homes Ark of Covenant Home,Laventille and Fernandean’s Children Home, Point Fortin : These Homes were taken to Gulf City Mall by the Foundation and were treated with gifts,…

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Recent Charity Projects : Kisto Home & Jaya Lakshmi Home

The Gift For Life Foundation joined with their kind friends and relatives to bring joy the children at the following Homes On Sun 20th Nov 2011: Kisto Home, Malabar [flagallery gid=103 name=”Gallery”] [flagallery gid=104 name=”Gallery”] Friends of GFLF hosted a day of fun and entertainment in Charlieville for the Kisto…

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Feedback on Charity Dinner : Nov 13th 2011

Child giving “THANKS” after the Dinner – Please Listen [flagallery gid=102 name=”Gallery”] All Photos courtesy :LIME.TT   Gift For Life Foundation’s Grand Charity Dinner on Sun 13th Nov 2011 was a great success.   [flagallery gid=96 name=”Gallery”] Minister of Works and Infrastructure, Mr Jack Warner, in his feature address at…

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Grand Annual Charity Dinner – Sun Nov 13th 2011

The GFLF will be hosting its Grand Annual Charity Dinner : Date – Sun Nov 13th 2011 Time – 5 :00 pm – 9:00 pm Venue – Andre Kamperveen Hall , Centre of Excellence Contribution – $ 200 Dress – semi casual There will be a sumptuous Dinner and Entertainment.…

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Charity : Mon 31st Oct 2011 – Fri 4th Nov 2011

The GFLF reached out to touch lives of our nation’s children at the following Homes last week : Florence Wesleyan Foundation,Carapichaima – helped with a library Haven of Hope ,Woodland – helped with much needed grocery items.…

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Feedback :GFLF at the Couva Children’s Home : Sat 15th Oct 2011

[flagallery gid=87 name=”Gallery”] On Sat 15th Oct 2011 , the Gift For Life Foundation and friends journeyed to Couva to let our nation’s children who stay there feel loved and special. Their favourite meal of KFC was taken along with cakes, ice cream, snacks, stationery and gifts for the children.…

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Charity :Oct 10th 2011- Oct 15th 2011

Presently , friends of GFLF are assisting the Haven of Hope Home, Woodland in South Trinidad with much needed daily supplies. On Sat 15th Oct 2011 , the GFLF members with the support of some kind members of the public will be taking joy to children at the Couva’s Children…

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Sat 8th October 2011 : At the Angels on Earth Foundation

On Sat 8th October 2011, the GFLF members with the support of their kind friends brought joy to the children at the Angels on Earth Foundation , Chaguanas with lunch, dessert, new clothing and school supplies. Pictures are not allowed to be posted to maintain the privacy of the girls…

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Republic Day at the Raffa Girls’ Home

Celebration Time at the Raffa Girls’ Home On Saturday 24th September 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation and friends hosted a Birthday Party at the Raffa Girls’ Home , Cedar Road, Orange Grove.This event really made the girls feel more loved and special – as seen by their hearty smiles.…

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GFLF hosts Charity Dinner : Centre of Excellence

The Gift ForLife Foundation will be hosting a Grand Charity Dinner and Entertainment : Venue – Centre of Excellence, Macoya Date – Sun 13th November , 2011 Donation: $200 TT Time – 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm Dress – Casual Attraction/ Entertainment – Cross Over Live Band, Performances by the…

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At the RAFFA Boys’ Home, Curepe: Thurs 15th Sept. 2011

[flagallery gid=91 name=”Gallery”] On Thurs 15th Sept 2011 Gift For life Foundation and friends treated the Raffa Home for boys at Curepe from 5: 30 pm with a Birthday Party which included music , Dinner, cake , icecream , snacks & story books . They boys danced and enjoyed themselves…

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GFLF helps with School Supplies and Library

With the kind support of the public , the GFLF was able to provide primary & secondary school back to school supplies for children at many Homes and in needy families for the new school Term beginning Sept 5th 2011. The Foundation is presently assisting the Florence Foundation , Carapichaima…

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GFLF takes Sangre Grande Home to Trincity Mall

The Gift For Life Foundation was able to put smiles on the faces of the beautiful children at the Casa De Corazon , Sangre Grande on Thurs 11th 2011 from 10 :45 am – 4 : 30 pm.The Foundation arranged to take the children and their 3 hard working care…

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CHARITY on Thurs 11th Aug 2011 :” Casa De Corazon Home”

On Thurs 11th Aug 2011 , the Gift For Life Foundation will be taking out ” Casa de Corazon Home ( Heart Home) , Sangre Grande.The Foundation will take these children to Trincity Mall for the day – to the 3D movie “SMURFS” , then for Lunch /Dessert and games…

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Upcoming Charity Projects

The Gift For Life Foundation will be reaching out to underprivileged children on : Mon 8th August 2011: HOME – Missionaries of Charity : Success,Laventille(Mother Theresa ‘s Charity): – The Foundation will take the famous “Hosein’s Burgers” with their grills,vegetables etc to teach the children skills in preparing and their…

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On Going Charity Projects – July 2011

Gift For Life Foundation – ” Touching the lives of underprivileged children” – Building on the Self Esteem & Social Interaction Skills of our nation’s needy children . Weekly update Tues 19th July 2011 – Angels on Earth Foundation , Chaguanas. Thurs 21st July 2011 – Educational & Fun Trip…

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Educational & Fun Trip to Tobago : Thurs 21st July 2011

On Thursday 21st July 2011, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) will be taking about one hundred (100) children and twenty five (25) chaperones to Tobago via the sailing facilities available. It is anticipated that the boat will arrive at the port in Tobago at approximately 9 am and will depart…

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Tobago Trip – change of date: Thurs 21st July

Due to lack lack of available seats on the ferry for all members and children on the return trip to Trinidad from Tobago , the Educational & Fun Trip to Tobago has been again re scheduled to Thursday 21st July 2011 when everyone will leave Trinidad together and return together.…

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GFLF at the Kisto Home , Malabar on Thurs 30th June 2011.

[flagallery gid=63 name=”Gallery”] On Thurs 30th June 2011, the GFLF escorted its kind friends, Sanjeev and Brenda to the Kisto Home .They donated the much needed brand new double decker bed with mattresses. [flagallery gid=62 name=”Gallery”] More Pictures will be posted soon. The GFLF is trying very hard to assist…

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GFLF at Kisto Home on Sun 26th June 2011

On Sun 26th June 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF ) and friends took a plumber to re – build the Home’s sewer system. The present sewer system was not built properly and poses a Health risk to the little babies and other children at the Home. The…

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Car Raffle and On Going Projects

The Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF) has gotten permission from the Commissioner of Police to raffle a Brand New Nissan Tiida car .The proceeds will be used to acquire a Tuition centre in Central Trinidad to assist with the Educational needs of the underprivileged children throughout Trinidad & Tobago.…

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Kisto Home,Malabar -Gets Beds and needs more

The Gift For Life Foundation was able to get much needed assistance through the kindness of La Toya Bruce , Anna Elias and Inspector Michael Murray ( Wrightson Rd ,Police Station) for the Kisto Home in Malabar . [flagallery gid=55 name=”Gallery”] Inspector Murray, representing the Police service kindly donated 2…

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Recent Events

The Gift For Life Foundation is organising to invite the following Children’s Homes on Sun 29th May 2011 – A Family Day ( courtesy friends of GFLF) at Preysal Grounds : Angels on Earth & Florence Foundation , Upper Carapichaima. Fri 10th June 2011 – Dinner – Amica Girls’ Home…

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Feedback on Mother’s Day Event

Yesterday’s program was a grand success .The weather was just perfect which enabled the children to have lots of fun . [flagallery gid=45 name=”Gallery”] The day started at 9:30 am when the Kisto Home from Malabar arrived .They waited for the children of St Dominic’s Home , Angels on Earth…

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Fostering Children’s Homes on Mother’s Day: 8th May 2011

The Gift For Life Foundation and patrons will be fostering some Children’s Homes on Sun 8th May 2011. A Special Pool Party is being organised solely for the Children ‘s Homes on this day .This will take place in Valsayn at a member’s private residence .It will be a day…

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Dental Visit to Homes

Title: Dental Visit to HomesLocation: Central Trinidad – Ezekiel Home,Florence Foundation , Couva HomeDate: 2011-04-22…

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Feedback : A Day of Fun & Entertainment : Trincity Mall

[flagallery gid=36 name=”Gallery”] On Tues 19th April 2011, the Gift For Life Foundation took the following Homes to Trincity Mall for a Day of Fun & Entertainment . 1.Cyril Ross Nursery , El Dorado Road. 2.Jesus Cares Family Cottage, Arima. Before the Movie at 12 noon , they were given…

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Sunday 17th April 2011- GFLF Youth Arm Making A Difference

The Youth Leader of the Gift For Life Foundation ,Shivani Persad took time out of her hectic schedule to journey & represent the GFLF Youth Arm at the following Homes . 1. The Ezekiel Home ,Preysal 2.The El Shaddai Restoration Home, Bona Venture – Gasparillo Boxes of much needed Educational…

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CHARITY : More Plans For The Easter Holidays

The Gift For Life Foundation is working on finalising the following events for the Easter Vacation with the children. 1. Tues 19th April 2011 – Movie ‘HOP’ at Caribbean Cinemas , Trincity Mall – 12 noon – Cyril Ross Nursery , El Dorado Road . CONFIRMED. 2.Fri 22nd April 2011…

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Charity on Sunday 10th April 2011

On Sun 10th April 2011, the GFLF took smiles to children at the following two children ‘s Homes when they took a sumptuous Sunday Lunch for all the children. 1. The Angels on Earth Foundation , Chaguanas 2.The Ark of Covenant , Laventille. The GFLF wishes to thank all those…

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Events Planned for the Easter Vacation

The Gift For Life Foundation is presently working on making plans for as many Children’s Homes as possible to – 1.Get a tour of the Prime Minister’s Residence 2. Visit the island of Tobago on an Educational Tour. Anyone in the public who wishes to assist and be part of…

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Upcoming Charity on Sat 19th March :Water Park FUN Event

The public is reminded to join with the members, friends and families of the Gift For Life Foundation on Saturday 19th March 2011 from 8 am to 12 noon at the Fun & Splash Water Park , Debe. The Foundation will be taking the following Homes Rainbow Rescue, Belmont, Port…

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Children went to Trincity Mall on Sat 12th March 2011

On Saturday 12th March 2011 , GFLF members with their friends and families took out the Shri Jaya Lakshmi Children’s Homes to Trincity Mall. [flagallery gid=30 name=”Gallery”] The children were elated when each was given $50 in his/her hand to buy what they felt like eating from the upstairs food…

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Feedback on Charity done on Thursday 10th March 2011

GFLF members and friends spent the evening at the Shri Jaya Lakshmi Children’s Home, Longdenville on Thurs 10th March 2011.They helped the children with their homework and prayed with them .The children are all vegetarians and wanted pizza for dinner , so vegetarian pizzas were served . To view the…

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On Going Fund Raising Projects

On Friday evenings and on Saturdays , volunteer members of the Gift For Life Foundation are engaged in raising funds for meals for the Children’s Homes when they go on Tours / Trips with the Foundation.This is done through “sponsor a meal tickets”. Gift For Life Foundation’s volunteer members can…

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GFLF goes to Jaya Lakshmi Children’s Home with Dinner

On Thurs 10th March 2010 , The Gift For Life Foundation will be reaching out to put more smiles on the faces of our nation’s underprivileged children. Some team members will be at the Shri Jaya Lakshmi Children’s Home , Longdenville with Dinner for the children. Anyone interested in going…

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Feedback on Valentine’s Day Charity

As reported before the Gift For Life Foundation , started its Valentine’s Day drive on Sunday 13th Feb 2011 . [flagallery gid=29 name=”Gallery”] The Foundation was able to take out and treat Homes with Burgers & Fries /drinks , chocolates and gifts from 6 :00 pm opposite Medford Gas Station…

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Valentine’s Day Charity

Actually Gift For Life Foundation is starting the Valentine’s Day Charity on Sunday 13th Feb 2011 and will continue on Mon 14th Feb 2011. Children at many Homes have expressed a desire to come out of the Homes and experience a different setting altogether.Many have expressed the desire to experience…

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Water Park Event : Sunday March 20th 2011

The Foundation will be taking many Children’s Homes that did not get a chance to visit a Water Park as yet in Trinidad , to the Debe’s water Park on Sunday 20th March 2011. The public is invited to come along and give us moral support .Please post a comment…

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Valentine’s Day Activities

While the world will be remembering their loved ones even more on Valentine’s Day , the children at the orphanages feel the need to be loved and remembered too. The Gift For Life Foundation wants underprivileged children to feel especially special and loved on this day .As a result they…

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Updates

We have not forgotten our nation’s needy children since the year started . The Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF) reached out to : The Dar – ul – Aman Home , Freeport – with chocolates and other sweets. : the Angels on Earth Foundation, Chaguanas – clothing and groceries.…

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Charity for 2011

Happy New Year 2011 to all our kind readers and heartfelt best wishes to all of you out there who sacrifice and continue to sacrifice to put smiles on the faces of underprivileged children locally and internationally. They really need to know that you do care all year round –…

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Christmas Day Charity

After waking out all of Christmas Eve ‘s night wrapping gifts for our nation’s needy yet equally deserving children , on Christmas Day GFLF members set out at 5:30 am with two Santa Claus , a truck with gifts of brand new clothing , toys, new shoes ,earrings ,watches ,party…

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Contacts to meet GFLF on Christmas Day at the Homes

GFLF wishes all its kind friends , supporters and the general public a very MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010. GFLF will be reaching out to 14 children ‘s Homes on Christmas Day .The crew starts the journey at 5:30am on Christmas Day and goes firstly to the Phillip’s Home ,Couva. It then…

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Tentative Events : 27th Dec 2010 – 31st Dec 2010

GFLF will be continuing its drive to put smiles on the faces of children who are in need by providing over 300 children will a Christmas Season Dinner meal taking new clothing and more needed gifts to the children assisting with back to school needs arranging a Water Park Event…

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List of Children’s Homes to be visited on Christmas Day

GFLF is aware that many Homes are getting assistance from the public for the Christmas Season ,but there are still many poor families and Homes out there that are in dire need of assistance . GFLF will be reaching out to many Homes on Christmas Day . GFLF ‘s aim…

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Christmas Updates

Due to technical difficulties GFLF apologies for the pictures of the last events not being posted as yet .They will be up soon. Today while some members were in the malls trying to get some last minute support for the most needy children on Christmas Day ,other members of the…

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On going Fund Raising Project

GFLF is engaged on an on – going project of sponsoring a $20 meal for child.Many on – going outdoor activities are planned for the children .This contribution is given to the children for their snacks and meals when they go on tours for the entire day with the Foundation.…

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Activities After Christmas Day

Presently GFLF is planning for the following activities after Christmas Day for our nation’s needy ,yet equally deserving children. 1.Educational Tour to Tobago 2.Educational Tour to Caribbean Airlines airplane yard – to see how the jets are being put together. 3. A Day at Trinicity Mall 5. Children’s Movies 6.Water…

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Christmas Day Activities

On Christmas Day , GFLF members will be sacrificing their time away from their families and loved ones to spend time with the children at as many Children’s Homes as possible in the East West corridor, Central and South Trinidad. Bringing more joy to the hearts of the children is…

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Christmas Events for children

[flagallery gid=20 name=”Gallery”] For the past week Gift For Life Foundation reached out to touch the lives of our nation’s children at the following children’s homes 1. Ark of Covenant , Laventille 2.Mother’s Union , San Fernando 3.Ezekiel Home , Preysal 4.Florence Wesleyan ,Foundation , Carapichaima 5.Phillip’s Home, Couva 6.El…

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Feedback on the Oct 24th Dinner 2010

The Dinner was a Grand Success .The children from the Homes were initially a bit scared to go on stage ,but later they were just ecstatic to run up to the stage with enthusiasm to display their hidden talents.They really had a ball of a time. They were so ..…

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Charity Dinner in October 2010

The Gift For Foundation will be holding a Grand Charity Dinner to assist needy children with their Christmas needs. Children from many of the Homes throughout Trinidad & Tobago will be on stage to entertain the supporters by displaying their hidden talents. Date of Dinner : Sunday 24th October 2010.…

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Gift For Life Foundation returns from taking smiles to Haiti’s Orphans

GFLF took over $10,000 US in cash for assistance ( food,clothing ,toiletries ,donation etc ) to the children who were left orphans after Haiti’s last earthquake.The Foundation’s members sacrificed their physical comfort and in Haiti’s intense heat journeyed to the villages to assist the most needed orphans there. GFLF members…

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Presentation of Prizes For Charity Raffle on Win TV

The presentation of all the prizes for the recent 24 cents Raffle was done on WIN TV on Friday 27th August 2010 and will be televised on the “Crime Watch Program” with Ian Alleyne shortly . CONGRATULATIONS : Winners of Our Raffle…

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GFLF goes to Haiti on Tues 24th August 2010

Members of the Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF) will be leaving to give assistance to underprivileged children in the very poor villages of Haiti on Tues 24th August 2010. These are the children who were left orphans and and are emotionally unstable after the recent earthquake. The public is…

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Feedback on Harry’s Water Park event with the Children

On Mon 9th August 2010 the children at Grace Children’s Home (Beaucarro) ,Florence Wesleyan Foundation ( Upper Carapichaima), El Shadai Restoration Home ( Gasparillo) and Hope Centre ( SanFernando ) got up early, packed their clothing , towels etc and were waiting excitedly… from 7: 30 am for the Gift…

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Feedback on Sports Day

Gift For Life Foundation ( GFLF) and friends journeyed from 8 :15 am to the different Children’s Homes on Sunday morning to take the children to their Sports Day at the Spoilers’ Recreation Ground ,Charlieville.…

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GFLF SPORTS DAY ON SUN 1st August 2010

The Gift for Life Foundation had its Grand Sports Day just for the children at the Homes on Sunday 1st August 2010 from 10 am – 5pm . It was just a day of fun and entertainment for these children. Venue : Spoilers Ground ,Charlieville.…

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Raffle Draw @ Trincity Mall [flagallery gid=15 name=”Gallery”]…

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Planning for the children July 2010 – August 2010 vacation(9 weeks)

GFLF is in the process of finalising the following for underprivileged children at the various Homes For  the July – Aug Vacation 1.  Educational & FunTours –  between  19th July   2010 – 22nd July2010. 2. The Viewing a Movie at  Trinicity Mall – date will be posted. 3. A Fun…

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GFLF goes to Haiti in August 2010

Due to the health hazard in Haiti, Gift For Life Foundation was unable to go to Haiti thus far . Members will be now going to take help to the unfortunate children in Haiti’s poor villages in August 2010. Preparations are being finalised.The public is invited to join the team.…

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Results of Charity Raffle

The Gift For life Foundation is pleased to announce the results of the 24 cents charity raffle : 1st place : KRISTY HARRYLAL : 32″ Flat screen TV 2nd place : Charlene Straker : Trip for 2 to Tobago – accomodation included. 3rd place: Hope Murray : Trip for 2…

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Drawing of Charity Raffle on Sat 26th June 2010.

The 24 cents raffle was drawn on Sat 26th June 2010 at Trincity Mall at 6:30 pm in the Atrium area of the Mall( close to Micles and Blue Grass). Drawing of the Raffle was aired live on Radio 103.1 FM. Results were published in the Daily Guardian and Express…

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GFLF reaches out In June 2010.

1. On Thursday 10th June 2010 and Friday 11th June GFLF and friends took weekly donation of groceries items and vegetables to the Angels On Earth Foundation , Chaguanas ( a Girls” Home )They spent time with the girls there. 2.On Sunday 13th June 2010,GFLF went at lunch time to…

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Children enjoy a Pool Party

Ice cream Time – everyone takes a turn to turn the pail Gift For Life Foundation Helps in building Self Esteem in Children Children can be the most fun people to spend some time with but depending on their surroundings, they can get a bit bored if they are not…

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Assistance Needed

1.Gift For Life Foundation needs volunteer Tutors to assist the children from the various Homes in Trinidad and Tobago who are sitting CXC exams.Most of the Homes cannot afford extra Tuition fees and many of these children are getting frustrated at this point .The teachers in the public who can…

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GFLF Reaches out to three Homes on Friday 23rd 2010

Due to the efforts of friends of Gift For Life Foundation and its hardworking members, On Friday 23rd April 2010 , GFLF was able to reach out to the following Children’s Homes. 1.Ezekiel Home in Preysal – donated groceries 2.Angels on Earth Foundation,Chaguanas – donated groceries and brand new pairs…

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Charity :Feedback – March & April 2010

Steve Ram with children of Ezekiel Home 1. Later in April 2010 , the Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF)will be taking assistance to the underprivileged children still suffering in the poor villages of Haiti.Presently ,safety talks are taking place about reaching these villages safely. GFLF is looking at partnering with…

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Help Underprivileged Children SMILE again!!!

Help is still centred around the cities in Haiti.Minimum assistance was able to reach suffering children in poor villages.Village children who have lost their parents after the massive earthquake are not only suffering emotionally and psychologically ,but also physically due to the lack of basic necessities: food, water ,clothing and…

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Events for Sat 9th January 2010…

[flagallery gid=9,14 name=”Gallery”] GFLF goes to Egypt Home , Crown Tace Ext – on Sat 9th Jan 2010 GFLF takes the El Shaddai Home – Bona Venture , Gasparillo and Grace Children’s Home , Beaucarro to the Gulf City Mall for a day of fun – on Sat 9th jan…

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GFLF TAKES CHILDREN TO TRINCITY MALL ON MON 28TH DEC

[flagallery gid=10 name=”Gallery”] ON Monday 28th December 2009, GFLF members took time out to spread happiness to over 50 children from Cyril Ross Nursery For HIV+ Children and children from the Jesus Cares Family Cottage , Arima by taking them to Trinicity Mall for the day.Each child was made to…

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Charity on Christmas Day 2009

While the country was busy celebrating with families and friends on Christmas Day, Gift For Life Foundation was busy moving to Children’s Homes and needy families to bring joy and put smiles on the faces of the children there. Some of these included : The Cyril Nursery For HIV+ Children,…

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Visit to Tamana Family in Dec 09 -family of 12 needy children

[flagallery gid=8 name=”Gallery”] Gift for Life Foundation Members visited a needy family in Tamana with 12 needy children -early in December to spread smiles and love to them.One of the children out of frustration, committed suicide by drowning – he was 18 yrs of age with 2 holes in his…

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December 09 “Charity”

With the kind assistance from the public and friends ,Gift For Life Foundation was able to touch lives in December 2009 at: 1.El Shaddai Restoration Home, Bonaventure – got their most needed refrigerator. 2.Marian’s Home- Port of Spain – all the teenage boys were able to enjoy an all inclusive…

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Who Benefits

The best gift one can give to a child is one that is everlasting. This gift takes the form of love and affection. Gift for Life Foundation enables people to take responsibility for the situation of underprivileged children in our communities and to motivate them to confront the situation through…

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You Can Donate

You can help us by sending your donation to Gift For Life Foundation Account Numbers at : RBTT BANK LTD : Account Number : 90 11 02 26 14 FIRST CITIZENS BANK : Account Number: 177 29 87 or email us at [email protected]…

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Acknowledgement : Supporters of Charity Dinner

The Gift For Life Foundation expresses it heartfelt gratitude to all the kind individuals in Trinidad and Tobago who supported the underprivileged children through the dinner by purchasing tickets,giving advice or by giving donations – cash/kind . Special Gratitude goes to the following individuals who went the extra mile to…

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Pictures of Charity Dinner : Sat Nov 28th ’09

    GFLF members and Children -with Gifts chat with the media GFLF member with the children ( Jesus Cares Family Cottage & Ark Of Covenant)- all ready to perform on stage GFLF members at the ticket table take a break!…

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Highlights of Charity Dinner held on Sat 28th Nov’09

The Charity Dinner took place in the Canedo Hall , Centre of Excellence , Macoya from 5:30 pm – 11pm. Packed entertainment : DJ, Band , Steel Pan, Christmas Carols, Modelling,Santa Claus, Comedian There was a representation from the 53 Orphanages of 150 underprivileged children at the dinner. Children’s Homes…

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Children have Fun In Tobago with GFLF

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION CONTINUES ITS CHARITY DRIVE Gift for Life Foundation, a registered non – profit charitable organization once again expands its charitable work towards the needy children of our nation. On Sunday 6th September 2009, The Ezekiel Children’s Home, Marian Children’s Home and the Grace Children’s Home graciously…

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Charity Dinner and Entertainment November 28th 2009

The GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION is presently organizing the following to raise funds to put lots of joy and smiles on the faces of underprivileged children during CHRISTMAS TIME. EVENT: GRAND DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT DATE : SAT 28TH NOVEMBER , 2009. TIME : 5:30pm – 10:00pm VENUE: CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE…

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Visit To Orphanages in October ’09

In the month of October 2009, GFLF will be reaching out to : Shri Jaya Lakshmi Home – Longdenville – Friday 23 rd Oct 2009. Jesus Cares Family -Arima- Sunday 25th Oct 2009. El Shaddai Home – Gasparillo – Sunday 25th Oct 2009. Phillips’ Children’s Home – Couva – Monday…

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Help in Children’s Education

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION (GFLF) recognises that there is a need at the orphanages to assist the underprivileged children with their homework and studies at large. The Gift For Life Foundation is in the process of arranging free lessons in the different subject areas to these children ( at the…

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Some Activities

Presently members of the GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION are engaged in volunteering their time after work and on weekends to get meals sponsored for underprivileged children. Tokens of gratitude are given in the form of chances in a raffle to be drawn on Fri 19th October 2009 at the Divali…

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