In a heartwarming collaboration demonstrating profound community spirit, two of Grenada’s most respected organizations have joined forces to spread holiday cheer among underprivileged youth. The Rotary Club of Grenada and the Sandals Foundation have launched an initiative to distribute 1,000 Christmas presents to children in need during the acclaimed 26-night Christmas at the Point festival at Quarantine Point Recreational Park.
This partnership represents a powerful alignment of two institutions with deep commitments to Caribbean community development. The Sandals Foundation, the charitable arm of Sandals Resorts International, brings its extensive experience in youth advocacy and regional support. Meanwhile, the Rotary Club of Grenada contributes its longstanding philosophy of ‘service above self’ and decades of grassroots engagement.
The carefully curated gifts, generously funded by the Sandals Foundation, will be distributed through surprise giveaways at various intervals throughout the festival season. While specific distribution times will remain unannounced to preserve the magic of spontaneous moments, families attending the festivities may experience these joyful surprises during their visits.
Julia Lawrence, President of the Rotary Club of Grenada, emphasized the partnership’s significance: ‘This collaboration is fundamentally rooted in service to our community. Following last year’s hurricane relief efforts that redirected our resources to support children in Carriacou and Petite Martinique, we’re honored to return our focus to bringing joy directly to Grenadian children through this generous initiative.’
DeLeon Forrester, Public Relations Manager at Sandals Grenada and Foundation spokesperson, added: ‘Every child deserves to feel celebrated and loved, particularly during the holiday season. Our partnership with Rotary enables us to connect meaningfully with families in an atmosphere of respect and shared joy. We take pride in contributing to this cherished tradition.’
The Christmas at the Point festival continues through January 4, 2026, offering nightly entertainment including festive light displays, family movies, local cuisine, artisan markets, and children’s activities—all supporting Rotary’s broader community service mission.
This year’s initiative also highlights the strengthened regional connection between Grenada and Jamaica, where Sandals maintains its headquarters. The Rotary Club of Grenada has further demonstrated this bond by planning a telethon to support Jamaica’s hurricane recovery efforts, creating a reciprocal relationship of Caribbean solidarity.
Families seeking updates on festival programming and surprise gift distributions are encouraged to follow @rotarygrenada on social media platforms.