On April 4, 2026, the Sandy Point Benevolent Society (SPBS) wrapped up another wildly successful iteration of its annual signature Easter Breakfast Bash, held this year at the Church of the Holy Nativity in the Bronx, New York. The event drew a robust crowd of organization members, long-time donors, enthusiastic supporters, and community allies, who gathered for a morning of connection, shared culture, and fundraising for a vital cause.
SPBS is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of alumni from the former Sandy Point High School, now renamed Charles E. Mills Secondary School, located in St. Kitts. Every dollar raised through the Easter Breakfast Bash goes directly toward advancing the organization’s core mission: expanding educational access and supporting positive youth development programs for young people in Sandy Point and surrounding St. Kitts communities.
To date, SPBS’s impact has included awarding annual need-based and merit scholarships to students across three St. Kitts secondary schools: Charles E. Mills Secondary School, Verchild’s High School, and Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Secondary School (formerly Saddlers Secondary School). The organization also donates critical learning materials and classroom equipment to local institutions, and funds a range of community-focused youth initiatives that align with its motto: “Empowerment Through Education – We Give Back So Others Can Move Forward.”
The 2026 event kicked off with opening remarks from SPBS Chairman Mr. Trevor Duggins, who welcomed attendees before inviting Sis Debbie Richardson to lead a blessing for the gathering and the meal. SPBS Vice President Dr. Mervyn Richardson then followed with introductory remarks, framing the day’s purpose for the crowd.
“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who came out and supported this year’s breakfast,” Dr. Richardson told attendees. “The turnout and generosity of our community remind us why we do this work – because together, we give back so others can move forward.”
Guests enjoyed a hearty, culturally rich breakfast featuring classic Caribbean-inspired dishes as they connected with fellow members of the St. Kitts diaspora based in New York and local supporters. Beyond the meal and fundraising, the event also served as a launch point to build excitement for two more upcoming SPBS events scheduled for later in 2026: a public boat ride departing from Flushing Queens’ World’s Fair Marina on June 27, with tickets priced at $65 per person, and the organization’s Annual Awards Gala, set for September 5 at Maestro’s Banquet Hall in the Bronx. Tickets for the gala are available for a $150 donation per person, which includes access to an open bar for all attendees.
In a post-event statement, SPBS extended formal gratitude to everyone who contributed to the 2026 Easter Breakfast Bash’s success, including all attendees, donors, volunteer organizers, DJ Delbert and his team, and the leadership of the Church of the Holy Nativity for opening their space to host the gathering.
Founded in the late 1990s and formally incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in New York State in 2007, SPBS has spent nearly 30 years working to uplift its home community in St. Kitts from its base in the U.S. More information about the organization’s programs, upcoming events, and donation opportunities is available on its official website at www.spbsinc.org.