Salvation Army launches scholarship fundraiser
By Deslyn Joseph The Salvation Army will host a tea party as a fundraiser, this Sunday, to launch its new Pathway to Purpose tertiary education scholarship. To kickstart the funding, the organization will host an all-inclusive “Tea” event this Sunday, May 31st, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American University of Antigua (AUA) […]
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By Deslyn Joseph
The Salvation Army will host a tea party as a fundraiser, this Sunday, to launch its new Pathway to Purpose tertiary education scholarship.
To kickstart the funding, the organization will host an all-inclusive “Tea” event this Sunday, May 31st, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the American University of Antigua (AUA) campus. The affair is set to feature entertainment by the Strays Band alongside solo performances by event sponsor, Annia.
Sharon Brush, the Advisory Board Chair for the Salvation Army, explained that the event is designed to raise capital for the newly established “Pathway to Purpose Scholarship”. The fund will assist brilliant local students who lack the financial means to pursue tertiary education, either locally or abroad.
According to Brush, the initiative stems from a direct mandate from the Salvation Army headquarters to create new programs that directly benefit citizens. While the organization is well-known for its traditional Red Kettle Appeal, which funds hot meals, prison support, and institutions like the Sunshine Home for Girls, this scholarship represents a shift toward long-term educational investment.
“Supporting this fund will provide the kind of assistance and hope that a lot of students here in Antigua and Barbuda need,” Brush stated, noting that empowering youth to reach their full potential will ultimately encourage them to give back to their communities as future volunteers and board members.
Meanwhile, newly elected advisory board member Priscilla Joseph, who is working closely on the planning and promotion of the fundraiser, expressed high expectations for the event’s debut.
“The goal is not only to raise funds for our scholarships, but also to build stronger relationships and awareness surrounding the work being done,” Joseph said. “Community support makes a tremendous difference and together we can help continue the important work of the Salvation Army and positively impact lives.”
Tickets for the fundraiser are currently available at the Salvation Army Citadel on Long Street, on the AUA campus, and from advisory board members. Patrons can also purchase tickets directly at the door on Sunday, or make specific donations to the scholarship fund by visiting the Citadel.
