Can we help?

[VVHT]

Rob and Lisa,

Would you mind posting links or recommendations for donating to Negril or Jamaican charities that need help during these difficult times?

Thanks,

VVHT

[jamaicajeanne]

I am not Rob or Lisa, but have always been impressed with the ISSA Foundation https://issatrustfoundation.com

I am not Catholic, but have also been impressed with Fr. Jim Bok at Mary, Gate of Heaven church in Negril http://mghcatholic.com/

jimbok@franciscan.org

St Anthony's soup kitchen feeds many in need.

[Weeboy1]

Have dealt with Fr.Jim on many visits. You can trust any donations (monetary or goods) will be administered appropriately.

[SVW]

I have been wondering if there is a way I can find out about a certain person that I have come to know over the years & how she is doing? We have shared a lot of stories together while she gives me my massages & I know she has had a tough time of things. I would love to know how she is. Any suggestions?

[Bnewb]

I have been wondering if there is a way I can find out about a certain person that I have come to know over the years & how she is doing? We have shared a lot of stories together while she gives me my massages & I know she has had a tough time of things. I would love to know how she is. Any suggestions?

SVW...we can check on your friend...please give us more details here or in a PM.
She may have left Negril, but we can definitely check for you....

[VVHT]

jamaicajeanne,

Thank you for the links.

VVHT

[Rob]

I have been checking if there are any new, legit charities to donate to, but events seem to be happening so fast and the needs are so great I don't think anyone knows exactly where to begin yet.

The tried and true charities that jamaicajeanne posted are still some of the best. If we hear of anything new, we will post it.

[SVW]

Thanks Bnewb. I just sent you a message.

[DRPhil]

Fr Jim is great I met him last Christmas time.

[Rob]

The PSOJ announced on the 3rd that they have set up a fund that is promising to do the following:

"The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica today announced that, in light of the current COVID-19 pandemic presently affecting Jamaica, it is launching and spearheading a private, public and social sector partnership geared towards mobilizing and distributing resources towards the protection and welfare of the citizens of Jamaica. The Fund, dubbed the PSOJ COVID-19 Jamaica Response Fund, organized in partnership with PSOJ Member and umbrella organisation for the voluntary sector, the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), along with the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, Sagicor Foundation Jamaica, the American Friends of Jamaica and other partners, will facilitate donations and contributions of cash towards meeting the needs of citizens and mitigating the threats associated with the pandemic.

The move comes on the heels of member companies of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica, PSOJ, recently joining forces and contributing a total of one hundred and fifty million dollars to purchase ventilators to outfit the hospitals that have been designated by the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) to handle the persons infected with the virus. The PSOJ has indicated that there are, however, still countless other individuals and organizations, desirous of contributing towards Jamaica during this time.

President of the PSOJ, Keith Duncan explained that his expectation is for funds raised through this vehicle, to be channeled towards key areas identified by the committee. “The nation cannot avoid the negative impact of this pandemic on our economy and our people, however, we can all play our part to minimize the impact and save as many lives as possible. This Fund will provide a vehicle for us to collectively contribute to food security and health services during these unprecedented times, said Duncan. He describes the move as a national call to action to proactively move to minimize the spread of the virus, soften the economic impact and to save the lives of our citizens."



Here is the link to the PSOJ site:

https://psoj.org/

That instructs foreign donations to use the America Friends of Jamaica website:

https://theafj.org/causes/help-fight...us-in-jamaica/

The private sector initiative seems to be the most ambitious and complete fund so far.