Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada (ABERC)

Who We Are

Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada is a dedicated group of volunteers who work together to mitigate situations associated with serious disasters when they affect the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, working in association with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS).

ABERC is managed and operated by 3 Trustees and 9 Directors, with the Consul General sitting in as an ex Officio Member.

We are a Registered Charity, recognized by the Government of Canada as a sufficiently reputable organization to canvas for and collect monetary donations to be used in support of our mission. As a Registered Charity, we are authorized by CRA to issue official receipts for income tax purposes to qualifying donors.

Registration Number: 889758579RR0001

What We Do

Established in 1989, ABERC provides emergency (non-cash) relief assistance to the country and/or residents of Antigua and Barbuda in the event of a natural disaster.

Our call to action comes from the local Government with information on the critical needs required. This information is then filtered down to volunteers who assist us in sourcing the required items identified by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and NODS.

We depend on and highly appreciate our volunteers consisting not only of nationals living in Canada, but also many other well-wishers who respond to our calls for assistance in inspecting, sorting, packing, and grouping donated items in preparation for shipment and ultimately distribution to those affected by disasters.

Our Mission Statement

ABERC will continue networking to partner with others who are passionate about disaster relief, while working to reduce the stress that disasters cause.

To Accomplish This

We solicit donations of either cash or gifts in kind from nationals, friends, well-wishers of Antigua and Barbuda, other Caribbean nationals, as well as the public at large.

Ways YOU Can Donate

• Online: Via our website — https://aberc.ca
• E-Transfers: secretary@aberc.org
• In Person: Any Royal Bank Branch
  • Transit #: 06402
  • Account #: 100 504 0
• By Cheque: Payable to Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada
• Mailing Address:
  Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada
  c/o 714-1500 Don Mills Rd
  North York, ON M3B 3L1

Donations are accepted 24/7 throughout the year and are not limited to times of disasters.

Contact Us

By Mail:
Antigua and Barbuda Emergency Relief Canada
c/o 714-1500 Don Mills Rd
North York, ON M3B 3L1

By Email:
secretary.treasurer@aberc.ca

By Telephone:
647-917-6474

Online:
aberc.ca

Our Board of Volunteers

• Brenetta Nedd – Trustee
• John Mills – Trustee
• Eric Williams – Trustee
• Eric Delfish
• Karen Thomas
• Bonnie Nedd
• Selome Tonge
• Dorne Meade
• Cleveland Punter
• Rev. Rowan Simmons
• Patsy Henry
• Terence Thomas