My name is Lisa McLaren, born on the island of Carriacou, Grenada, and I am raising funds to assist in the rebuilding of better and brighter communities in Carriacou.

On July 1st 2024, the destructive Hurricane Beryl, nearing Cat 5, pummeled down on our tiny 13 square miles island of Carriacou, causing great destruction to our once breathtaking island. With an estimated destruction of over 90%, roads impassable and homes destroyed, a vast majority are homeless with no place to go.

Having now returned from witnessing the horrible devastation, it is heartbreaking to see this once beautiful tiny island in such a disastrous state. Beryl's eye spared Carriacou no mercy. Although the primary relief was present for the first few weeks, relief departure has began, leaving a great void and anxiety among locals. Having had the opportunity to see first hand the many residents who have everything they have worked for and knowing they are no longer physically capable of working to rebuild - is heartbreaking. Schools were made temporary shelter and with weeks to go before the start of school, uncertainty looms.

Your donation is greatly needed to assist in sustaining those displaced as they begin the rebuilding process.

This GoFundMe funds will be delivered personally, and will be dispersed as follows:

~ assist in sustaining those displaced as they begin the rebuilding process.

~ purchase seeds and plants needed to replace agricultural losses

~ purchase materials - needed in the rebuilding process

~ shipment of food, safety items, clothing, tools etc...

~ assist with the elementary schools rebuild, furnishings and school supplies(they also double as disaster refuge shelters)

~ set up a local kitchen to continue to provide meals for volunteer workers.

~ provide further assistance in the rebuilding of local small vendors

Please assist us in bringing back the life to this once vibrant community!