The Freeport Light Industrial Park on Grand Bahama Highway was buzzing with activity on Saturday December 19, 2020 when 205 families in need, from settlements across Grand Bahama, were given a holiday package. The hampers included a ham, turkey, grocery staples, and ingredients for traditional Bahamian holiday sides. Toys were also given to families with children.
The festive drive-through event featured holiday tunes mixed by local DJ, “Daddy Steelie”.
Contractors Direct Ltd, which comprises the Do It Center, The Home Design Center and its newest addition Andiamo Ranch, along with Gold Rock Corporation Ltd were assisted by a generous donation from the Blessed Trinity Catholic Church of Ocala Florida for this event. Staff members of the companies eagerly volunteered their time to ensure that the distribution was able to take place efficiently. Various churches throughout the island were contacted to assist in identifying the beneficiaries, with an emphasis being placed on chu
Community With a Heart helps Ocala woman
Jennifer Hemphill has had 5 surgeries to date
Andy Fillmore
Thanks to the generosity of Community With A Heart donors, Jennifer Hemphill is back on the road to rebuilding her life after years of dealing with injuries from a traffic crash.
Hemphill, 55, was operating a general contracting and home remodeling company three years ago in the Pinellas Park area when her life took an unexpected turn.
Hemphill was entering a crosswalk on her bicycle when she was struck by a driver who ran a stop sign. She suffered multiple injuries and damage to her neck and back, which has required five surgeries to date.