4th Annual Back-to-School Event
On August 29, the community came together at Swift Hall, Belize, for the 4th Annual Back-to-School Event, an initiative of Associate Marilyn Garvin. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth were once again proud to contribute annually to this important community outreach.
The event was designed to help children and families prepare for the new school year. Children received free hair braiding from volunteer hairstylists and barbers. The event also included giveaways of clothing, footwear, textbooks, and school supplies, including pencils, erasers, sharpeners, markers, rulers, crayons, and other essential items.
Sister Kerry and Sister Carlette ran the school supplies booth. They worked together to organize the supplies and distribute them to children and families who were in need.
Volunteers made the event possible through their generous support and service of volunteers. The hairstylists and barbers freely donated their time and talents, while others helped provide and distribute the various items.
The 4th Annual Back-to-School Event was a beautiful expression of community, generosity, and service. Through the vision of Associate Marilyn Garvin and the commitment of volunteers and supporters, many children began the school year feeling prepared, cared for, and encouraged.





Sisters! It’s a wonderful commitment! May many community leaders emerge from those schools!
Wow! It was wonderful to see your story on how all of you, Marilyn and a company of others and with Srs Kerry and Carlette provided this event for the students starting school! I’m sure it was a big hit and a great support for the students!
Great service to the community Srs. Carlette and Kerry and SCNA Marilyn Garvin! I am sure there are a lot of children happy to receive the school supplies! Thanks for putting compassion into action in Belize!
Congratulations to Marilyn for spearheading this event! Another example of Gentle initiative.
So glad that this wonderful event happened once again for the children and families in Belize. Praying it will be a great year for all.