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We are working directly with the custodians of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse to help facilitate funding for the restoration needs of this iconic landmark after the devastation inflicted by Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. The team have made enormous strides to restore this landmark but still need help. Unique in all the world, this rare, 'complete' lightstation, with all its original buildings, is the only active hand-wound, kerosene burning lighthouse of its kind remaining on the planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/5a09ce36-0ade-4807-ac1f-f286da97d980/DJI_0435.JPG Home - Secured the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation in 2022 and worked along side the grantee through completion. Grant work: The Elbow Reef Foundation secured a grant of $472,000 from the United States who partnered with the Elbow Reef Foundation to aid the Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society to restore the iconic and historic landmark, the Elbow Reef Lighthouse. The continued preservation of Elbow Cay’s public areas, monuments, history and cultural programs will create new social and economic opportunities for the people of Abaco, Bahamas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/0b039f8a-de6f-4a3d-bfed-b041636746df/Tournament+ladies+.jpg Home - Support for Communities At the heart of our foundation’s mission is a simple belief: communities have the power to preserve what makes them unique and build what makes them stronger—together. We stand alongside Abaco’s communities as they safeguard their cultural heritage. Whether supporting ideas that celebrate Bahamian culture, preserving historic landmarks, or hosting the Elbow Reef Classic Fishing Tournament, we’re here to help. The strength of Abaco lies not just in its stunning natural beauty but in the resilience, creativity, and spirit of its people. When communities come together to protect their culture and shape their future, extraordinary things happen—and we’re honored to be part of that journey. https://elbowreef.org/elbow-reef-lighthouse daily 0.75 2020-07-07 https://elbowreef.org/board daily 0.75 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/eb4ed589-bbae-4b5a-bdf6-3201c6e468d9/Laura+headshot.jpg Board Members - Laura Gallagher, President Laura Gallagher is a Florida native who has been boating to The Bahamas since she was a teenager. Her first visit to the Elbow Reef Lighthouse was at age 15 and it has held a special place in her heart ever since. Never found far from the water, Laura has a degree in Biology from Florida State University and has worked extensively with marine mammals. She and her husband Steve and daughter Morgan have owned property in The Bahamas for more than twenty years. Currently they have a home on Scotland Cay. In 2018, Laura and her family sailed their 44’ Catamaran, Wiwoka, safely across the Atlantic to Europe. Unfortunately, this trip of a lifetime was cut short by Hurricane Dorian. The unbelievable damage in Abaco and their sense of community brought the Gallaghers back to The Bahamas, returning to help fulltime with the rebuilding. They spent many a dark night in 2019 and 2020 when the lume of the lighthouse was the one bright light that helped them focus more positively on the work ahead. Becoming a member of the Elbow Reef Foundation’s board is Laura’s way of giving back. Laura was instrumental in the development of Ed Rocks. She was in the trenches at the conceptual stages in 2008 and facilitated the growth to become the Ed Rocks that we see presently. The family continues to support their mission to this day. A real estate agent in Delray Beach since 1997, Laura spends as much of her free time as possible with her family at their home on Scotland Cay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/35425ed2-d392-47a7-b228-f18c2496079b/PHOTO-2022-05-16-14-17-58.jpg Board Members - James W. Tivy, Treasurer James was born in The Bahamas and lived most of his life between The Bahamas and the U.S.A. with some years spent in the UK while attending boarding school. James works full-time as the CFO for The LGL Group. Having fond memories of Abaco and the Historic Elbow Reef Lighthouse, James volunteers his valuable personal time to help the ERLS receive financial support via incoming donations to the Foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/d6d2ad0e-042a-4898-bba0-9fcb48a5019b/portrait.jpg Board Members - Heather Forde-Prosa, Secretary and Founding Member Heather brings expertise in marketing, communications, and project management. She currently serves as a Real Estate Agent with H.G. Christie and Property Manager of Big Hill, a 35-acre estate on Elbow Cay. She was President of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society from 2020-2024 and a long-serving volunteer from 2013-2019. A dual citizen of The Bahamas and Canada, she also lived and worked in the USA as the Brand Communications Director for Atlantis, Paradise Island's Corporate Marketing Department before relocating to Hope Town, Elbow Cay, in 2006. In 2016 and again in 2020, the UP Books she produced with the children of Hope Town Primary School were featured in the Project Read Bahamas Campaign. Awards: Rotary’s Paul Harris Award for community service in 2016. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/89e347a4-2838-4059-8b75-f9a7442a9173/Letitia.png Board Members - Letitia McKibbon Letitia is our enthusiastic fundraising arm who possesses extensive knowledge about Abaco's communities, the organizations, and the individuals behind the scenes who manage them. With an intimate understanding of the islands' nonprofit landscape, she serves as a vital bridge between need and opportunity. Letitia's expertise extends beyond traditional fundraising—she cultivates meaningful relationships with the individuals and organizations driving positive change throughout Abaco. Her comprehensive knowledge of each organization's unique mission, challenges, and aspirations enables her to connect donors with causes that resonate deeply with their values. In her role as a founder of the McKibbon Family Foundation, Letitia has been instrumental in Guana Cay’s disaster relief efforts. Whether connecting philanthropists with grassroots initiatives or ensuring that community organizations have the support they need to thrive, Letitia's commitment to Abaco's people and their collective future remains unwavering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/c5be0d17-5975-4de9-820b-2bede309215d/Mari+Chambers.jpeg Board Members - Mari B. Chambers As the new Elbow Reef Lighthouse Society, (ERLS) liaison and ERLS Board President, Mari Chambers is committed to preserving and promoting the cultural and historical significance of the Elbow Reef Lighthouse. Mari is excited to work alongside fellow board members who share this dedication. She is deeply passionate about the people, the environment, and the rich history of the Bahamas. She looks forward to contributing to the ongoing maintenance and promotion of the iconic Elbow Reef Lighthouse for future generations. An avid boater and restoration enthusiast, Mari also has a professional background in marketing and public relations https://elbowreef.org/elbowreeflightcom daily 0.75 2021-12-10 https://elbowreef.org/our-vision daily 0.75 2026-01-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/1594127216303-M2DGDPT61S3VWTPFXR5M/DSCN1129.jpg Our Vision - To support Elbow Cay's public programs that relate to cultural, historical or public spaces. The foundation’s vision is to first provide a beacon of hope to the rebounding and rebuilding community of Elbow Cay by preserving the integrity of the Elbow Reef Lightstation for visitors, students, the local community, the nation of the Bahamas and the rest of the world. After a complete restoration of the lightstation, the foundation wishes to continue to raise funds towards the betterment of the community in the areas of citizenry, museums, historical treasures and community spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ede61c52d648e5920666be4/213fa4f2-074f-4b33-9c58-ed321d8e96bb/ERF+Stacked.jpg Our Vision - The Icon Our logo draws inspiration from the iconic weather vane atop Elbow Reef Lighthouse—a symbol of forward movement, progress, and hope for the future. Flanking the weather vane are two faces, representing the collaborative spirit essential to meaningful change: foundations and communities, donors and doers, vision and action, all working in partnership toward shared goals. 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