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

As of December 11, 2025 we have raised a total of US$13,000. Our target is to raise $50,000. Of that total, we have so far made five wire transfers to organizations in Jamaica that have proven to be organizations with a track record of community service. Our donated sum so far is the equivalent of JM$773,800. We have also purchased approximately US$2000 of Heavy Duty Tarps as well as ratchets/straps, etc. to secure the tarps (20 tarps).

We will weekly update this section of our website soon with more details of these transactions as well as pictures of how the funds are being used.

Our initial donations were targeted with providing care packages. While we continue with that, our focus now is helping to provide tarps for housing and rebuilding of structures.

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.

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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"