GoodHeart | Bogle’s Property Services gives lifeline to Annie Dawson Home
Published:Saturday | October 4, 2025 | 12:06 AM
When things align and all things are done with love, they have a beautiful way of overflowing with good intentions. Or, as Nicholas Bogle likes to say, he is “a river, not a reservoir”. That river of generosity flowed directly to the Annie Dawson Home for Children, located in St Andrew, which serves vulnerable children ages 6 to 17.
The home was founded in June 2013 by Ivaline Nickie, who is originally from St Vincent and the Grenadines. Raised by parents who regularly opened their doors to children in need, Nickie said it was only natural for her to follow in their footsteps. After studying and settling in Jamaica, she decided to open a children’s home, naming it after her parents’ Christian names.
“This is the reality I grew up with. My parents always helped children who needed a place to stay. When I came to Jamaica, I felt called to continue that legacy,” Nickie explained.
The connection with Bogle’s Property Services, founded by husband-and-wife duo Nicholas Bogle and Tamara Grant-Bogle in 2020, began modestly. Grant-Bogle, a member of Grace Missionary Church, would often stop by the home with groceries, sometimes even sharing blessings as simple as green bananas.
But, when Nickie confided that the house was being sold, and she would need to relocate the children, she didn’t expect what came next.
“I told Mrs Bogle we had found a new place, but it needed a lot of work. I didn’t know what kind of business they were in or that Mr Bogle worked in construction. I was just sharing my worries,” Nickie recalled.
Soon after, Nicholas Bogle visited the site. He walked through the building, looked at the scale of work ahead, and asked one simple question: “Where would you like us to start?”
Nickie answered that the priority had to be the kitchen and front room, the areas most critical to caring for the children. The very next day, Bogle arrived with workers and materials in hand.
“I didn’t know these people, yet they showed up every day, working tirelessly to make the space livable free of charge. To explain what that meant to us is hard,” Nickie said, her voice breaking.
The support soon multiplied. A young board member created a three-minute Instagram video that went viral, prompting donations from Jamaicans near and far. One person donated a gallon of paint, others sent supplies, and Bogle stepped in as project manager, organising every detail.
“He became our everything–consultant, project manager, organiser. He helped us channel the donations and make sense of what was needed,” Nickie said.
One key regulation for children’s homes is having a playground. Nickie worried about meeting this requirement, but Bogle reassured her.
“He told me, ‘Don’t worry about the playground, that will be our anniversary project.’ And, true to his word, he made it happen,” Nickie said.
As part of Bogle’s Property Services’ fifth anniversary celebration, the company donated a refurbished playground to Annie Dawson Home for Children. Old swings were repaired, gravel was laid to prevent mud, and the yard was transformed into a safe space where children could play freely.
Grant-Bogle said the partnership was simply about living their values:“When we have the opportunity to step up and support, we do it with love. For us, it’s not just about real estate. It’s about building lives, communities, and spaces where people, especially children, can thrive.”
Anyone interested in supporting the Annie Dawson Home for Children can call (876) 633-3467 or (876) 836-8054, or email: anniedawsonchildren@gmail.com.