Continuing a Legacy of Service, Education, and Opportunity
A 501 (c) (3) Nonprofit Organization
The Orlando Pollard Sr. Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established to honor the life, values, and legacy of Orlando Pollard Sr., a proud Belizean whose commitment to service and helping others extended far beyond his professional career.
Through scholarships, youth programs, sports initiatives, and community support, the Foundation works to help children and young people in Belize be better citizens and build brighter futures.
Orlando Pollard Sr.
Born and raised in Belize City, Belize, Orlando Pollard Sr. dedicated most of his life to serving others. He enjoyed a successful career in public service as a police officer, rising through the ranks to become an inspector.
After his retirement, he migrated to the United States. Even after leaving Belize, Orlando never forgot where he came from. He devoted much of his personal resources to helping children and families in need, supporting organizations that assisted sick and disadvantaged children, including Shriners and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
At Christmastime, Orlando Sr. and his wife Yvonne would go shopping for children’s toys, which they would ship down to Belize for distribution through the St. John’s Anglican Church community. His generosity reflected a simple belief: that every child deserves an opportunity to grow, learn, and build a better future.
The Orlando Pollard Sr. Foundation is his family’s way of carrying on his legacy.
Investing in Belize’s Youth
Our mission is “Promoting the advancement of Belize’s youth through education and sports.”
We believe education provides children with the foundation they need to reach their potential, while sports teach valuable lessons about discipline, teamwork, perseverance, leadership, and respect.
Through educational sponsorships, youth programs, sporting events, and community initiatives, the foundation seeks to create opportunities for children in Belize to develop their skills, pursue their goals, and become productive and responsible members of their communities.
Our work is rooted in the understanding that investing in children is an investment in the future of Belize.
