Angel Rose
Michael Folkes showed me that no matter how bad my past was, I have the power to make my life better; and I have. Thank you.
Miss Frances Steer, Former Head Teacher, Mount Waddy Primary School, Friendship, Jamaica"The value of a man resides in what he gives and not in what he is capable of receiving." – Albert Einstein. The Melbourne and Michael Folkes Foundation is an organization geared towards community development. It will in the near future assist students financially to acquire a better education. Youngsters will benefit by gaining skills that will enable them to be more productive and allow them to become well rounded in life.
Auditorium Project
The Foundation will build a multi-purpose auditorium at the Mount Waddy Primary School in Friendship, Jamaica. The space will be used for:
- Physical Education - Without a suitable indoor space, students may only enjoy Physical Education (P.E.) when the weather is suitable outdoors. However, the auditorium will provide a fantastic facility suitable for P.E. in all weathers, and is intended to improve the health, fitness and well-being of the school's young people.
- Health Fairs (see Medical Care) - An excellent environment in which to have an approved health care facility to meet the wellness needs of the students and local community.
- Graduations - To celebrate achievement with parents and to inspire younger students to aim high.
- Cultural Activities - A creative space in which to share, demonstrate and celebrate dance, music, theater and art.