Nicholas and Tamara Bogle-Building a Legacy, One House at a Time

Nicholas and Tamara share a lot of love between them and their three children – and as parents, they understand the importance of providing a stable roof and strong foundation for their family. Additionally, Nicholas is a real estate broker, a builder specializing in renovations, and an IBO with his wife. Their lives in Kingston, Jamaica are busy but never too busy to find the time and means to help those in need.

Nicholas explains, “When I see a need, I want to fill it. From a cultural perspective, it’s a big deal to have your own space in terms of a house. Our parents showed us that helping others not only impacts the current generation, it favorably influences the next generation.”

The Bogles have the means to lend a hand, thanks to their Amway independent business. “Being surrounded by like-minded individuals motivates us to pursue our dream with purpose. Witnessing how Amway and IBOs across the world recognize needs and step in to fulfill them inspires us to do the same.”

Two years ago, Nicholas learned of a well-known nonprofit organization in Jamaica that could transport construction materials into the country, tax-free. Nicholas viewed this as the perfect opening to acquire materials at a reasonable cost. This same charity is also the source for appropriate candidates in need of housing.

As a result, the Bogles quickly determined it was possible to build a home for a single mother and her child who were living under abysmal conditions. At the time, this young woman managed to care for her child while completing her courses at a teacher’s college. Imagine her gratitude upon learning a new two-bedroom home would be built for her family – and how joyful it felt to walk through the front door on move-in day! For Nicholas and Tamara, it was rewarding as well as motivational. A year later, Nicholas built another two-bedroom home for a single mother and her two children. His plan is to build a house each year, but if he can get even more involved in the process, he envisions multiple houses being built annually in the future.

The house-building project for those in need is not limited to the Bogles. It involves family, friends, and the recipients of the new house. It’s an opportunity for people to gather, work side-by-side, feel the joy and satisfaction of being a part of something bigger. According to Nicholas, it’s making a difference. “I am always looking for ways to make a difference. To take my eyes off myself and look for opportunities to help others.”

In addition to the construction of houses for those in need, Nicholas lends a hand on smaller projects as they arise. A primary school was informed they could not reopen until they upgraded their bathroom facilities. He and his wife quickly organized fundraisers to finance the repairs – and he updated the bathrooms to meet acceptable standards. Another local school needed an infrastructure for their turtle habitat and Nicholas made it happen. A home for pregnant girls abandoned by their families desired a hydroponic system and Nicholas lent a helping hand. Tamara and Nicholas often drop groceries off to a nearby youth home. According to Nicholas, there is always someone who could benefit from a helping hand, whether it be the opportunity to grow their own food in a garden or to build a better life by becoming an entrepreneur. The Bogles agree since they became IBOs, “Our dreams are bigger, our hearts are bigger, and our vision for the future has never been brighter.”

Nicholas says, “Making a difference in people’s lives. Leaving the world a better place. That’s what matters to Tamara and me whether it be for family, friends, fellow IBOs, neighbors, or organizations in need.”

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