The more I read this thread, the more my heart swells...."No one has ever become poor by giving". When I think about the abundance my children had when they were growing up and how so often we take the little things (like new school shoes) for granted, I can't help but feel compelled to contribute to the children of Jamaica. We have always brought school supplies, meds, toiletries, etc for the staff at the resort to take home to their families. Everything is bagged based on gender and age for easy distribution. And the best part? Meeting the staff and vendors, finding out about their families and lives and seeing the smiles on their faces when I return with a package for their family. Father Jim, it sounds like you are doing an incredible job. We will be back to Jamaica in November and I would really love to volunteer at the kitchen for a morning. Do I just come on over? I would be willing to do any job.....I can scrub a "mean" pot