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Back to School Educational Drive

Back to School Educational Drive · 2025 During the first three weeks of the New Year 2025, Gift For Life Foundation was actively involved in assisting more than eight children’s homes with back-to-school items. The initiative was focused on helping children begin the new school term with greater confidence and…

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 Gift for Life Foundation Spreads Joy to Needy Children

In a heartwarming display of kindness and compassion, the Gift for Life Foundation, brought smiles to the faces of over 200 needy children in various homes throughout Trinidad. On the eve of Valentine’s Day 2026, the Foundation took time to share a special dinner with these deserving youngsters, spreading love…

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Bringing Hope, Care & Relief For Christmas 2025

Christmas Outreach 2025 Members of the Foundation do extend our sincerest gratitude to all Sponsors for their kindness, compassion & willingness that made a meaningful difference in the lives of many. HopeCareRelief 01 With Gratitude Thank you for bringing Hope, Care & Relief to those in need for the Christmas…

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Spreading Joy to Children

Small moments of kindness can create lasting memories for children and families. Gift For Life Foundation brings people together to share encouragement, useful resources and joyful experiences with children across Trinidad and Tobago. Every activity is guided by care, dignity and the belief that every child deserves to feel valued.…

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Memorable Days Together

Time spent together gives children opportunities to learn, laugh and feel supported. Meaningful outings and shared activities can open a child’s world to new experiences. Gift For Life Foundation works to create welcoming moments where children can participate, explore and enjoy being part of a caring community. Creating Positive Memories…

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Father’s Day Movies for Our Children

On Sunday 15th June 2025 children from several homes were treated with movies, games, meals and fun. Gift For Life Foundation were able to fill the emotional gaps to hundreds of children by providing them the opportunities to view movies such as: Ballerina (Leap), How To Train Your Dragon and…

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Mother’s Day 2025 – A Very Memorable Day

Mother’s Day is usually a very memorable day for children. On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025, hundreds of children from various homes were taken to outdoor events such as: Movies at Caribbean Cinema 8 at Southpark, a Pizza Lime and a Day at the Park. The benefits derived…

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Care in Our Communities

Community Care in Action Strong communities grow when people respond to children’s needs with compassion and practical support. CompassionPartnershipHope 01 Support Where It Matters Gift For Life Foundation supports children through community-focused initiatives, educational assistance and essential resources. We listen, collaborate and direct help where it can make a meaningful…

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10 Life Lessons Learned From The Movie Mufasa

Valentine’s Movie Outing · 2025 On Sunday 16th February 2025, children from various children homes were taken to watch Mufasa, The Movie. The children loved the movie, and not only did they enjoy Mufasa, the iconic lion king from Disney’s The Lion King who embodied wisdom, leadership, and compassion, but…

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GFLF Waves The Christmas Wand To Children!

From the 20th to 28th of December 2024, Gift For Life Foundation was able to spread the Christmas magic to very deserving children and teens across Trinidad. On Christmas Day, GFLF maintained its tradition with trucks, music, hundreds of proud supporters. In addition to the cake cutting-session with magical candles,…

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GFLF Sports Day Inspires The Minds & Hearts Of Children

On Sunday 25th August 2024, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) hosted its Annual Sports and Family Day with 19 Children’s Homes. One of the main objectives for the day was not just building character, but, revealing it while having fun. Children of different age groups displayed competence, confidence, connections, character,…

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Educational, Historical & Cultural Trip – Tobago 2024

Gift for Life Foundation continues the active involvement of underprivileged children in Trinidad & Tobago through monthly events. On Tuesday 30th July 2024, children were taken to the beautiful and breathtaking island of Tobago. This one (1) day outing with the children allowed the foundation to continue to address the…

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World Environment Day With Children

NAMES OF  FRUIT TREES PLANTED: Sapodilla Penny Piece Soursop Guava Mamie Apple Sugar Apple Five Fingers Tamarind   NAMES OF FLOWERING PLANTS PLANTED: Red Poinsetta Mimosa Pudica Pride of Barbados Ixora (Red and Yellow) Chandelier Peacock Micky Mouse Crown of Thorn Poui ( Yellow)   PURPOSE: The exercise of planting…

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Father’s Day Outing With Our Children

The 2024 Father’s Day Outing involved a visit to the Emperor Valley Zoo. Visiting a zoo helps children understand the importance of taking care of the environment, as it has a significant impact on their lives. By spending time with animals at the zoo, children enjoy multiple mental and emotional…

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GFLF Spreads Holiday Magic to Children’s Homes and Needy Families

In a heartening display of generosity and community support, Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) celebrated a triumphant success with its annual Christmas Drive, extending a helping hand to children’s homes and underprivileged families in our nation. The foundation’s unwavering commitment to making a positive impact during the holiday season was…

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Give Hope And Joy To Children & Families During This 2023 Christmas Season

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]As the Holiday Season approaches, we are reaching out to you to bring joy and happiness to needy children from the various Children’s Homes and different communities during this festive time of year. We are once again knocking into your kind hearts to make the…

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GFLF Annual Sports & Family Day 2023

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) hosted it Annual Sports & Family Day on Sunday 27th August, 2023 at the Pierre Road Recreational Grounds, Charlieville with eighteen (18) Children’s Homes. One of the main objectives for the day was not just building character, but for children of different age groups to…

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Gift for Life partners with Gentle Dentistry & Implant Centre

On Sunday 2nd July, 2023, Dr. Derek Ramcharitar, Dental Surgeon & Oral Implantologist of Gentle Dentistry and Implant Centre, and his team; along with volunteer Dentists, Dr. Surendra Rampersad, Pediatric Specialist and Dr. Nurse, donated their time and resources to the children from the Ezekiel Children’s Home. Making a difference…

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Valentine’s Day With Children

Valentine’s Day was indeed another memorable day for our children. The children were escorted to Passage to Asia, Chaguanas and they enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with chocolates, cakes, ice cream and gifts. The foundation taught the children that Valentine’s Day was about love and caring for one another. Special thank…

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Gift For Life Foundation Goes Beyond The Call Of Duty

Gift for Life Foundation continues to spread love and kindness to needy families and underprivileged children throughout the year, concluding with the festive season of 2022. The magical dust of Christmas glittered on the cheeks of humanity, reminding everyone that the real magic of Christmas was not about decorating his…

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Gift For Life Foundation Unifies Children Through Sports Day

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) reaches out to deprived children who have been through a lot during the pandemic, with their mental health has been heavily impacted. In order to elevate the symptoms of depression, anxiety and psychological stress, the foundation hosted its grand Sports Day on Sunday 28th August 2022…

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Gift For Life Makes Visits to the National Emperor Valley Zoo

Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) continues to give love to our nation’s children through monthly and educational events. During the entire month of July, members of the foundation took pride as they organized zoo outings for deprived children from various orphanage homes and rural communities. The zoo outings offered many…

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Gift For Life Foundation Distributes Food Hampers

Adhering to the Gift for Life Foundation’s motto, ‘Giving love towards underprivileged children and needy families’, the foundation touched the hearts of needy families throughout the month of June. Gift for Life Foundation(GFLF) believes that fathers are just as important as mothers and need to be recognized on Father’s Day.…

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Gift for Life Foundation Spreads Love On Mother’s Day 2022!

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) is known for its exceptional work towards underprivileged children and families throughout Trinidad and Tobago, providing them with a ray of hope and positive changes. The foundation, therefore, endeavors to serve our nation in a very unique and creative fashion, by giving unconditional love to…

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Gift For Life Foundation touches the hearts of over 200 children

Every year Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) encourages citizens to spend their Valentine’s Day with children who live within children’s homes, as well as rural communities. The best gift a person can give to a child is the gift of love. This year on Monday 14th February 2022, GFLF treated…

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GFLF Celebrates Christmas 2021 With Utmost Precaution

Christmas: that’s reason enough for children to be excited, despite the pandemic. As soon as the pandemic hit, it changed the definition of ‘normal’ for everyone. In the new normal, Christmas 2021, with children from children’s homes and rural communities, was celebrated with safety and precaution as the first and…

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Gift for Life Foundation continues to touch lives

Gift for life Foundation (GFLF) continues to work tirelessly throughout the pandemic. Christmas 2020 and January 2021 thus far were no different. Even though there was a drop in donations, there was a dramatic increase in demands. The Foundation’s finances were very uncertain, but sincere gratitude goes out to Loyal…

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Dr. Derek Ramcharitar donates 10 Tablets to the needy

Dr. Derek Ramcharitar and his loving wife, Sarah are true altruists. They give without the hope of receiving. The couple devote their extra time to charity, assisting the needy in communities.   The Gift For Life Foundation remains gratefully appreciative to them both for the free office space given at…

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Donate to our Christmas Relief Drive!

Gift for Life is proud to continue this tradition to give the Gift of Relief to loss of income/low-income families and disadvantaged children. Your generosity will help them To Recover, To Survive, To Thrive, which will enable them to experience the joy of the season.   Kindly Donate • Items…

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Gift For Life Partners With Scotia Bank

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) continues its drive towards loss of income families and Children’s Home throughout our nation. On Saturday 11th July, 2020, dedicated, hardworking and committed employees of Scotia Bank TT partnered with GFLF to ensure vulnerable families/children were taken care of during the ongoing pandemic. Families were…

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Appreciation and Thanks to our loyal supporters!

Our Deepest Appreciation & Gratitude to our loyal supporters for making the difference in the lives of citizens among the various Children’s Homes & various communities during this pandemic. Your generosity has brought immediate relief to families.   We remain grateful to you and will continue to serve citizens in…

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GFLF Celebrates Valentine’s Day With Children

Valentine’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation for the children we love. It is a day to educate them that it’s not only for boyfriends or girlfriends, but love for all. On Friday 14th February 2020, Gift For Life Foundation celebrated Valentine’s Day by taking out children to…

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Children benefit more when they are meaningfully engaged

On Sunday 1st  December 2019, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) hosted its 10th Annual Charity Dinner & Concert with seventeen (17) children’s homes. The main objective of the function was to get the children engaged in the creative arts through the use of music. Ms. Nalini Ragoonanan – a teacher…

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Mental Awareness Workshops and the Back to School Drive

Mental awareness workshops, mental health and anger management program were areas we focused on during September 2019. Children/teenagers at the homes needed that platform where their voices were be heard. The mental awareness workshops educated children/teenagers on habits and behaviors that increased the risk of developing or exacerbating mental illnesses,…

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Gift for Life Foundation takes children to Fun Splash, Debe

The threatening weather never stopped Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) from continuing its works with children from various Children’s Homes. Vacation period is the perfect time for children to explore, and there’s nothing more fun than spending time in water.  On Tuesday 30th July, 2019 children were taken to the…

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Gift For Life Foundation Takes The Children To Stage

On Sunday 28th April, 2019, ‘Gift for Life Foundation’ (GFLF) provided the platform for children to showcase their talents. The Talent Competition among sixteen (16) Children’s Homes was spectacular because of the innocence factor involved from the children.   Enhancing Culture Enhancing culture through the Arts & Education was the…

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Charity Dinner & Concert 2018!

On Sunday 28th October, 2018 ‘Gift for Life Foundation’ (GFLF) hosted its Annual Charity Dinner & Concert to empower underprivileged children and youths from the various Children’s Home. GFLF believes that our Children and Youth are the next generation of students, leaders, entrepreneurs and the future of our country and…

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GIFT FOR LIFE ANNUAL SPORTS & FAMILY DAY

Gift for Life Foundation’s (GFLF) Annual Sports & Family Day is a chance for underprivileged children to showcase their sporting prowess, learn important lessons about competition and enjoy a happy, healthy dose of fresh air in the company of GFLF members and children from 18 different Children’s Homes.. The spirit…

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Gift For Life Raffle Results – 2018

Here are the results of the recently held Grand Raffle 2018. The raffle was held to raise funds for the Gift for Life Tuition Centre and the BIG DRAW took place on Saturday 30th June 2018, at  Xtra Foods, Xtra, Endeavour. 1st Prize Winner: ALANA J. JAMESON: Ticket Number: 09602 (Alana J.…

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Children speak out at Mother’s Day Pool Party

Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) continues to touch the lives of underprivileged children throughout Trinidad and Tobago on a monthly basis in spite of the economic challenges faced by the country. Sunday 13th May 2018 was the Mother’s Day event held at the residence of GFLF ardent members Mr. and…

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GFLF Spreads Love Across the Homes

Children are very sensitive to occasions. They “know” that Valentine’s Day is about boyfriend and girlfriend going out for dinner or spending time together. Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) wanted to clear such misconceptions in the minds of the children and for them to realize that Valentine’s Day can be…

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The December Drive of the Season’s Cheer 2017

Every year, members of Gift For Life Foundation travel to the various children homes throughout the country to spread joy and bring some Christmas magic to very deserving children. This year, you too can contribute. Give the Gift of Generosity & Hope for Christmas 2017. Kindly donate food baskets, non-perishable…

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2017 November Charity Dinner & Concert

Gift for Life Foundation hosted its Grand Charity Dinner and Concert at the Torenia Hall of the Centre of Excellence, on Sunday 19th November 2017. The Executive and members of the ‘Gift for Life Foundation’ sincerely wish to thank each & every one of…

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2017 Annual Sports & Family Day

On Saturday 16th September, 2017, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) once again played a great role in improving and maintaining the health and fitness in children among the various Children’s Homes in Trinidad & Tobago at our Annual Sports & Family Day. Competitions included simple things like lime and spoon,…

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Gift For Life Foundation takes children to Funsplash Park

Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) once again gave ‘memories to last a lifetime’ to children from different Children’s Homes. On Tuesday 22nd August, 2017, one of the kids from the Wesleyann Home described the day as a ‘refreshingly fun day.’ Children from the various Children’s Homes got up early, packed…

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Gift for Life Foundation supports flood victims 2017

Gift For Life Foundation continues to meet the immediate needs of the underprivileged children and citizens in our nation. With many of Gift For Life strong supporters, they were able to extend their assistance towards the flood victims. It was a great sacrifice to start the days from 8a.m –…

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Father’s Day 2017 – Movies, Lunch & Games World at Southpark

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) continues to put more smiles on the faces of our nation’s underprivileged children. These children are starved for love and affection especially on occasions like Fathers’ Day. OnSunday18th June 2017, members of GFLF fostered children from 10 Children’s Homes with lots of fun activities through…

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Together at last! Siblings Reunite at GFLF Fun Day

Gift for life Foundation public relations officer, Lakshmi Ragoonanan stressed that we must remember that siblings need to be placed together or have as many visits as possible. There are many sad cases in Trinidad where siblings are separated after losing their parents. According to Ms Ragoonanan, this arises due…

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GFLF Sacrifices December 2016 to More Than 1000 Children

Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) wishes to thank citizens and residents of Trinidad and Tobago for spreading joy to children around the country from 16th December – 31st December 2016. The generosity of volunteers, families and groups paved the way for the collection of hampers, toiletries and gifts for over…

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2016 November Charity Dinner & Concert

November Charity Dinner and Concert Gift for Life Foundation again made memories that will last a lifetime. It’s an experience that will stay with them all forever. Children told Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF): “It was fantastic. The members at GFLF fell over themselves to help us – nothing was…

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Grand Sports and Family Day 2016

The Gift for Life Foundation held their annual Grand Sports & Family Day on Sunday 21st August, 2016 and with lots of sprint races, long jumps and novelty events, it was a successful and fun day. Many of the children commented that ‘this was the best Sports Day ever’.…

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GFLF Takes 10 Children’s Homes To Tobago

Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) strongly believes that children who are placed in the different children’s homes throughout the country need that extra human touch. The benefits of the human touch to a child’s health are phenomenal. It can reassure, relax and comfort to reduce depression, anxiety, stress and physical…

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Empowering Girls For Miss Gift For Life Pageant 2016

JUNIOR MISS GIFT FOR LIFE: ANGEL GEORGE 2ND PLACE: MEKEDA BRAITHWAITE SENIOR MISS GIFT FOR LIFE QUEEN: SHEREECE THOMPSON 1ST RUNNER UP: NICKEOLA JOBENT 2ND RUNNER UP: KERDISHA GORDON Once again, Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) instills elegance in the teenage girls from different Children’s Homes. Thirteen (13) girls were…

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Gift for Life Foundation celebrates Valentine’s Day

Giving love to children remains the motto for members of the ‘Gift for Life Foundation’ (GFLF). On Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2016, children from various Children’s Homes were treated in style at a Chinese Restaurant by GFLF. Children were all dressed up beautifully to celebrate each other. GFLF encourages children…

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Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce Award

In December 2015, the Gift for Life Foundation was honored by the Chaguanas Chamber of Commerce for it’s Community Works. The award was received by the secretary of the Gift for Life Foundation – Mrs. Asha Rickhi, and presented by the Honorable Minister of Trade & Industry, The Honorable Paula-Gopie-Scoon,…

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GFLF Waves Christmas Wand

Gift For Life Foundation Waves the Christmas Wand to 20 Children’s Homes From the 20th of December to 28th of December 2015, GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION was able to spread the Christmas magic to very deserving children and teens across twenty (20) children’s homes. On Christmas Day, Gift For Life…

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GFLF Puts Smiles on Faces

Gift for Life Again Puts Smiles on Faces On Sunday 1 November, 2015 GFLF hosted an evening filled with positive emotions that children will never forget. An evening where children gathered from thirteen Children’s Home at the Green Meadows Ranch, Santa Cruz as one big family together with kind sponsors…

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Children’s Annual Sports Day

“Sport is the greatest tool we have in today’s society to assist in the development of positive character traits and life values among children.” says Mr. Vivik Ragoonanan, one of the Directors of the Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF). “No other place affords them the opportunity to soak up as…

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Unity Among Children

GFLF encourages unity among children from diversified culture, ethnicity and race. Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) fosters a safe and positive environment in which groups of children from eleven (11) different homes can achieve personal growth. Children have been intrigued by sand for many generations, especially the white, ‘anti-aging’, sand…

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GFLF Starts Fund for Girls

The ‘Gift for Life Foundation’ (GFLF) once again offers a unique blend of glamour and elegance, (contrary to the traditional world of pageantry) to teenage girls among different Children’s Homes. With great difficulty, these girls from various homes were trained and shortlisted to only 15 participants. Empowering young women, while…

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Mental Health Awareness

Gift for Life Foundation (GFLF) is proud to launch its Mental Health Awareness Campaign at its Annual Day Mother’s Day Pool Party, where fourteen Children’s Homes attended and benefited. This event was designed to inspire and benefit these children by elevating their overall psychological well-being and helping them to become…

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GILF RAFFLE RESULTS

Gift For Life Foundation Raffle Results – 2015 1st Prize Winner: Mrs. Nirmala Thompson – Ticket Number: 0712 2 Return Tickets to India, Hawaii or Caribbean 2nd Prize Winner: Mr. Dwayne Pirale Ticket Number: 32445 1 Samsung LCD 46” Flat Screen Television 3rd Prize Winner: Mr. Carlos Nathaniel – Ticket…

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Valentine’s Day 2015

Gift For Life Foundation touches the hearts of over 200 children Every year Gift For Life Foundation (GFLF) encourages citizens to spend their Valentine’s Day with children who live within children’s homes. The best gift a person can give to a child is the gift of love. This year on…

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Christmas Motorcade 2014

Spreading Joy and for bringing Christmas magic to very deserving children and teens across twenty five (25) children’s homes were the highlight of Gift For Life Foundation’s Annual Motorcade 2014. The motorcade with trucks, music, hundreds of proud supporters and members started on Christmas morning- Thursday 25th December 2014 around…

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GFLF Takes Children to Trincity Mall on Mon 28th Dec

ON Monday 28th December 2009, GFLF members took time out to spread happiness to over 50 children from Cyril Ross Nursery For HIV+ Children and children from the Jesus Cares Family Cottage, Arima by taking them to Trinicity Mall for the day. Each child was made to feel special and loved.…

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Charity on Christmas Day 2009

While the country was busy celebrating with families and friends on Christmas Day, Gift For Life Foundation was busy moving to Children’s Homes and needy families to bring joy and put smiles on the faces of the children there. Some of these included: The Cyril Nursery For HIV+ Children, Macoya…

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December 2009: Sharing Care Across Children’s Homes

With the kind assistance from the public and friends, Gift For Life Foundation was able to touch lives in December 2009 at: El Shaddai Restoration Home, Bonaventure – got their most needed refrigerator. Marian’s Home – Port of Spain – all the teenage boys were able to enjoy an all…

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You Can Donate

You can help us by sending your donation to Gift For Life Foundation Account Numbers at : RBTT BANK LTD : Account Number : 90 11 02 26 14 FIRST CITIZENS BANK : Account Number: 177 29 87 or email us at giftforlifefoundation@hotmail.com…

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Acknowledgement: Supporters of Charity Dinner

The Gift For Life Foundation expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all the kind individuals in Trinidad and Tobago who supported the underprivileged children through the dinner by purchasing tickets, giving advice or by giving donations of cash/kind. Special Gratitude goes to the following individuals who went the extra mile to…

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A Night to Remember: Gift for Life’s 2009 Charity Dinner

A memorable evening at Canedo Hall On Saturday 28 November 2009, Gift For Life Foundation held its Charity Dinner at Canedo Hall, Centre of Excellence, Macoya, from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Guests enjoyed a buffet of more than 12 dishes and dessert, with a lovely ambience and attentive service.…

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A Day of Firsts: Children Explore Tobago with GFLF

A day of firsts in Tobago On Sunday 6 September 2009, children from the Ezekiel Children’s Home, Marian Children’s Home and Grace Children’s Home travelled with Gift For Life Foundation to Tobago for a full day of activities. For some children, it was their first time leaving Trinidad; for others,…

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Raffle Drawing Pics 2009

Gift for Life Foundation members were present for the Grand Charity Raffle Drawing which took place at the Divali Nagar. Photo Album Raffle Drawing 2009 Photographs from the Grand Charity Raffle Drawing at Divali Nagar. Select a photo to view it at full size. ‹ × Use the arrow keys…

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Giving Smiles in November ’09

In November 2009, the Gift For Life Foundation will be taking joy to the children at the following Homes: Tuesday November 3rd 2009: Ark of Covenant Home ,Success, Laventille. These children will be taken to West Mall, West Moorings. They will be taken to Rituals Coffee Shop at the mall…

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Visit To Orphanages in October 2009

In the month of October 2009, GFLF will be reaching out to: The GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION is presently organising a team of volunteers to adopt 4 Homes in South Trinidad – to assist the caretakers with the children’s needs.  …

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Help in Children’s Education

GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION (GFLF) recognises that there is a need at the orphanages to assist the underprivileged children with their homework and studies at large. The Gift For Life Foundation is in the process of arranging free lessons in the different subject areas to these children (at the primary…

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Some Planned Activities for 2009

Presently members of the GIFT FOR LIFE FOUNDATION are engaged in volunteering their time after work and on weekends to get meals sponsored for underprivileged children. Tokens of gratitude are given in the form of chances in a raffle to be drawn on Fri 19th October 2009 at the Divali…

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