Labour Day Impact: NETA Ministries, Donors and Volunteers Contribute Over $500,000 in Kind to Annie Dawson Home for Children

Volunteers from NETA Ministries pose for a photo at the Annie Dawson Home for Children during their Labour Day activity.

On May 23, 2025, Labour Day, NETA Ministries was pleased to join hands with a wide network of donors, corporate partners, and volunteers to support the Annie Dawson Home for Children, a privately operated residential facility for girls. The home, founded in 2013 by Ms Ivaline Nickie, has long provided love, safety, and structure to children in state care.

NETA Ministries adopted the Annie Dawson Home for Children in 2024 as part of our ongoing mission to support vulnerable youth through intentional outreach and service. Since then, we have maintained a strong relationship with the Home and have committed to walking alongside them in both spiritual and practical ways.

In May 2025, the Home began the process of relocating to a new facility, a move urgently needed to ensure the girls have a more secure and comfortable environment. However, the new space required significant upgrades to become fully habitable.

In keeping with its commitment, NETA Ministries organised a Labour Day project focused on painting sections of the new facility and preparing the site for further renovations. These efforts were guided by the needs outlined by the home’s relocation coordinator, Mr Nicholas Bogle, and made possible through an outpouring of community support. In total, the initiative mobilised over JMD $500,000 in in-kind contributions.

This collective effort would not have been possible without the generosity of several key contributors: Road Runners Limited, Image Plus Consultants Limited, Omega Manufacturing Company Limited, Matalon Homes, and Chicken and Tings. Additionally, many individual donors came forward with generous contributions and hands-on support, demonstrating a true sense of community spirit and shared purpose.

“At NETA Ministries, service is at the heart of who we are,” said Bishop Dr Damian Ffriend, Presiding Prelate of NETA Ministries. “We believe that the Church must be present in both word and action, and our support for the Annie Dawson Home reflects that commitment. It was a blessing to witness so many come together in unity, not just to paint walls, but to build hope.”

Ms Ivaline Nickie, Founder and Executive Director of the Annie Dawson Home, shared: “This journey has not been easy, but Labour Day reminded us that we’re not alone. The kindness shown by NETA Ministries and everyone who contributed has lifted our spirits and moved us one step closer to our goal.”

NETA Ministries is committed to maintaining this partnership and encourages other businesses and individuals to support the Annie Dawson Home for Children. There is still a long way to go, and together, we can help them reach the finish line.