Vision Statement of
Augustus Edwin Justin, S.L.M.P

The Augustus Edwin Justin Foundation was established as a non-profit organization in March 2005 with the broad mission of

improving the quality of life of the poor, elderly and destitute citizens of St. Lucia and eventually the wider Caribbean region. The

Adelaide and Frances Memorial Home for the Aged, the brainchild of Mr. Augustus Justin, sought to fill a dire need in St. Lucia for

comfortable living conditions for those persons who through unfortunate life circumstances were in great need in their twilight years of

food, clothing, shelter, and most importantly, community and companionship. The

creation of the aforementioned Foundation by Mr. Justin and its dedicated

committee marked an important milestone where the social, humanitarian and

spiritual services previously provided through the Adelaide and Frances Home

would, in the near future, be extended throughout the nation and through the

Caribbean region. Herein is described the vision statement of Mr. Augustus Edwin

Justin, S.L.M.P

The Augustus Edwin Justin Foundation will promote the expansion of elderly Homes throughout St. Lucia and the wider Caribbean.

The Homes will be managed and supported by and form part of the Foundation, which functions as a non-profit entity. As a non-profit

organization, the Foundation’s primary objective will be to ensure a comfortable lifestyle for the needy elderly citizens in St. Lucia and

the Caribbean. The Foundation will also, as a charitable organization, seek to improve the lives of the poor and destitute and will foster

the development, growth and implementation of ideas to tackle issues related to poverty in general. The Foundation should never

operate under a business model, which is primarily profit driven in purpose. Every Home will fall under the umbrella of the Foundation

and will follow the unique model previously established by the Adelaide and Frances Memorial Home. Subsequent Homes established by

the Foundation should not be operated as an institution, but rather as an open, comfortable and peaceful living environment with an

emphasis on equality and community. The spiritual wellbeing of each resident should also be provided for, with each Home being fitted

with a chapel for quiet moments of meditation.

Each Home will be run by a manager or management committee and supporting

staff. A committee should also be put in place with the responsibility of evaluating

and selecting individuals to be admitted to the Homes. Decisions for selection will

be made on an individual basis. However, persons who have worked very closely

with the Homes, who have provided monthly donations and who have been

dedicated volunteers and workers, will be given priority if the situation arises where

they are in great need of care in their older years.

Family members of Mr. Justin, the Foundation board of directors, the management committees and staff will not necessarily receive

automatic priority. A ratio of thirty percent to seventy percent (30%/70%) of paying to non-paying residents will be maintained. The

financial situation of each potential resident will be carefully evaluated prior to their admittance as residents.

This income received by the Homes and Foundation as well as donations provided by government, organizations, businesses and

individuals, will be used entirely for supporting every resident and for paying staff. Measures will also be put in place where residents of

the Homes may, if they so choose, will their property and possessions to the Foundation. Any income consequently collected will be

applied to a separate account. This account will serve as a resource for expanding the work of the Foundation, such as introducing new

Homes to regions and locales where a need has been predetermined.