A 20-year-old student has donated to two charities, crediting his hard-working single mother for instilling in him the values of perseverance and giving.

Andreaz Glasgow, from Sandys, is pursuing dual bachelor's degrees in political science and international relations, and diplomacy, alongside a five-year programme to earn a master’s of business in management information systems. He is on track to receive his bachelor's degrees in 2025 and his master's in 2026.

He said he was donating to the Transformational Living Centre and Home as part of his New Year's resolution.

"My new year's goal was to actively contribute to my community, honouring the principle that 'it takes a village'," said Mr Glasgow.

He said that despite his mother not coming from a wealthy background, she would help others.

Mr Glasgow chose TLC, a facility combating homelessness among families with children, and Home, an organisation aiding Bermuda's homeless, for their significant impact on single parents, struggling mothers and youth.

He said: "These organisations create positive change and I wanted to be part of that."

Mr Glasgow donated a deep freezer to TLC and more than 120 towels, face cloths, bath soap, and a case of 800 laundry pods to Home. He funded the donations through networking and connections made in the United States, leveraging his business of importing appliances and bulk goods to offset his university education costs.

In a thank-you letter to Mr Glasgow, Denise Carey, executive director of Home, wrote: “Please accept our sincere thanks for the donation of towels, wash cloths, soap and laundry pods for the residents of Home. The men who live in our residences as well as the rough sleepers in the community who come in to shower at Black Circle will greatly benefit from this thoughtful donation …

“We are confident, based on our work to date, that our purpose is realistic. We are indebted to you for your confidence in us which strengthens our resolve to address this important issue. We hope that our impact will in turn allow us to form a long-term relationship with you.”

Mr Glasgow balances his academic responsibilities with a job as a resident assistant at his university, contributing to the academic and social development of his peers.

When discussing his educational journey, Mr Glasgow expressed gratitude for the scholarships he received from Bermudian organisations, such as the Association of Bermuda International Companies, the Centennial Foundation and the Bermuda Government.

He still faces financial challenges. "I've taken it upon myself to fund the remaining balance of my education, ensuring my family doesn't bear this burden,“ he said.

"My aim is to empower Bermuda's youth and work in various sectors. I'm also considering further studies in law and business administration in the United Kingdom.“