Established in 1990, FSADB, Inc. is a New York City based not-for-profit education and supportive service organization, dedicated to assisting the Anglican Diocese of Belize and raise funds for the education of high school students.in the communities served by the Diocese.
In Belize most schools are government-aided schools owned by either a religious denomination or community group. While government funding is primarily through school services grants or a direct payment of teachers’ salaries; the church bears the responsibility for maintaining the schools. A high school education is not free, and all students are required to wear uniforms. This creates a huge financial burden for families who are already struggling financially. FSADB recognizes this need and has committed to help ease the financial burden of tuition; student fees; uniforms, books, learning device and sometimes meals and transportation for students and their families. This is achieved through our fund-raising efforts as well as individual and business donors.
Since its inception, FSADB established an endowment fund for the Diocese of Belize and has donated over $500,000. USD. Our active engagement in various initiatives includes:
- Finance High School scholarships to over 45 students
- Finance the purchase of office supplies and equipment
- Sponsor educational workshops
- Establish coaching and mentoring programs
- Food and clothing assistance
- Hurricane relief care packages
- Financial support to Diocese’s soup kitchen
- Contributed to the purchase of new Cathedral organ in celebration of the Cathedral of St. John’s the Baptist 200th anniversary
Annual Fundraising Events:
- Spring Bus ride to Casino & Shopping Outlets
- Annual Honoree Banquet (second Sunday in June)
- Summer Bash
- Comedy Show (October/November)
- Bus ride to Casino & Shopping Outlets (first Saturday in December)
- Other events whenever possible
