150 years of unbroken service. A time to rekindle, refresh and recommit to the founding spirit.
On March 7th, two of the most innovative and charitable costume designers won the prestigious Hummingbird Medal, Silver, at the President House in St. Ann’s. This award was given to Mr. Christopher Santos and Mr. Gregory Medina in the categories of Arts/Costume Design.
At Christmas time, at SDCH, there is always some drama surrounding the Creche Figures as they emerge from their dark musty cupboards.
The renovation of the youth-friendly space on our Belmont Campus, The Shalom Center, is one of the two projects for which funding is currently being sought.
The second is the Veritas Center which provides wellness and restorative services for the children and members of their family system.
As SDCH we firmly believe that it does take a village to raise a child (African Proverb) and so we are big on engaging stakeholders as donors, volunteers and advocates in various service development and delivery initiatives being undertaken by the home.
SDCH’s 150th Jubilee celebrations will begin on the anniversary of its opening on September 11th 2021 and will continue over the months following – ending one year later with a gala Sports Day.