Virginia for Jamaica Hurricane Relief

HOPE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ST. ELIZABETH, JAMAICA

From the heights of St. Elizabeth to the shores of Jamaica… the winds of Hurricane Melissa have left behind more than destruction — they’ve left behind heartbreak. But in the midst of the storm, hope still lives.

Our Story

As a Jamaican, born of this soil, my heart aches to see the suffering of my people. My wife, Dahlia and all her family are from St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, where Hurricane Melissa slammed ashore. Hurricane Melissa hit St. Elizabeth as a record-breaking force of nature — a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of up to 185 mph. It had a looming storm surge of around 13 ft, and torrential rainfall that turned roads into rivers and homes into islands.

As a pastor now serving in Virginia, I believe that love — real love — must do more than feel. It must reach.” “That’s why our non-profit Global Community is launching ‘Virginia for Jamaica’ — a movement of compassion and action. You can help. We will be working with churches and community organizers to provide relief specifically for the people of St. Elizabeth.

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Fundraising Update

Purchased Tarps ready for shipping

Our primary campaign has come to an end. We have raised a total of US$13,000, all of which was forwarded to Jamaica. Our target was to raise $20,000. Of that total, we made six wire transfers to organizations in Jamaica that have proven to be organizations with a track record of community service. Our donated sum was the equivalent of a little more than JM$2,000,000, including approximately US$2000 of Heavy Duty Tarps as well as ratchets/straps, etc. to secure the tarps (20 tarps).

Thanks to all who participated in our relief efforts. We will still forward any additional donations we receive for Melissa Relief to our Jamaican partners

JAMAICAN RELIEF PARTNERS

Purchased Tarps ready for shipping

Optimist Club of West
St. Andrew

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Fellowship Tabernacle
Kingston, Jamaica

Fortis 1982,
Jamaica Ltd.

Make a Difference

You can make a significant difference. We are working with churches and community organizers to get funds and other practical help to the people of St. Elizabeth, the area where Hurricane Melissa came ashore in Jamaica with winds of up to 185 miles per hour. In the coming days, we will be updating this page with more pictures and information about our partner churches and community organizers who will be helping with the disaster relief. We will also give updates about your gifts. We want you to know that we will be transparent about everything.

You may donate with PayPal or after you click on the link Choose "Pay With Debit or Credit Card"