The Tribune

A CONCERNED citizen recently launched the Our Carmichael Community Initiative, which organisers said now has 120 volunteers across different teams after less than eight months of operation.

The group has organised a home and auto insurance programme, a job training agency, a fun day, its own senior citizens programme, a residential alarm monitoring programme with free alarm systems and its own drone crime watch.

The initiative was founded in October, 2015, by Carmichael resident and community activist Ranard Henfield and has grown quickly to become a model community initiative for the rest of the country, according a statement from the organisation.

The Our Carmichael Community Initiative has also been nominated for a Bahamian Icon Award for its contributions to humanitarianism.

On June 11, the Our Carmichael group will launch their home and auto insurance programme backed by Colina, which boasts preferred rates and designated agents specifically for Carmichael residents. The initiative will also launch its home and business alarm installation programme, which will be free for all Carmichael Road residents and backed by Security Systems International.

The community initiative also has a vibrant backyard farming programme in which residents grow and exchange produce and plants free of charge.

“The initiative has clearly set the stage for community development and has become a household name throughout The Bahamas and social media,” officials said. “The strength of the initiative being volunteerism - persons giving of their time and resources to a group that is very effective at addressing the needs of its residents.”

To learn more or to donate, visit the group’s Facebook page or send an email to ourcarmichael@gmail.com.