Charitable Giving

Solstice is not run as a traditional for-profit business. Instead, our goal is to use this unique asset as a way to raise money for charitable organizations working to improve the environment and the lives of people in the the Bahamas, the U.S. and around the world. A stay at Solstice is a way to make a positive impact on the world without the sweat and blisters of a volunteer vacation.

All of the money you pay for your your stay at Solstice will be placed in a dedicated bank account or invested through Kiva (see below). At the end of the rental season (in October) the contents of the account is divided equally among the following charities:

UNICEF which works in over 150 countries to provide children and their communities with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more.

The Nature Conservancy, whose Bahamas programs protect wildlife and promote sustainable development and conservation in the Bahamas.

The Cape Eleuthera Foundation and the Caribbean Carbon Exchange which reduce carbon emissions and promote good environmental stewardship in the Bahamas through renewable energy, conservation, research and education.

Feeding America (formerly America's Second Harvest) which provides over 2 billion pounds of food to the hungry in the United States through its affiliated food banks in all 50 states.

Doctors Without Borders which provides medical care to those most in need around the world.

Most of the rent and deposits paid to Solstice are kept in a traditional bank account until it is disbursed. However, we have recently begun to invest a portion of the money with Kiva, a micro-finance organization that provides loans to small entrepreneurs in developing countries with the goal of alleviating poverty. You can see the people that Solstice is currently helping on our Kiva member page.