Jamaica: Helping Jamaica

Jamaicans.com 2008 Book Drive

Mon, 01 Jun 2008 06:47:00 GMT

Support the Jamaicans.com 2008 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 80 children’s books by June 30th, 2008. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2007 book drive.

2007 Annual Book Drive Update

Tue, 01 Oct 2007 03:56:00 GMT

Thank you for contributing to our 2007 Book Drive for the The Allen-Shaw Foundation. The book distribution to the Allen-Shaw Reading room in Jamaica was a success. We have pictures showing the distribution of the books in Jamaica.

Jamaica General Elections Results Discussion

Wed, 04 Sep 2007 14:31:00 GMT

With the preliminary results showing a 31-29 JLP victory, will the PNP concede ? Will the courts decide the election results? Will the alleged US citizenship of candidates be challenged? Will the recount lead to new results? Will Bruce Golding and Portia Simpson work together for a better Jamaica? Join our online discussion on the "Jamaica Elections Results" in the Jamaican News and Politrix Forum Now!!!.

Hurricane Dean News & Relief Efforts

Wed, 04 Sep 2007 14:34:00 GMT

As many of you are aware, Hurricane Dean passed by Jamaica as a Category 4 hurricane. We have created an update area on Jamaicans.com to provide information. In this area you will find the following information: Updated news from the Government of Jamaica & various Jamaican news sources. Hurricane Dean pictures from Jamaica. "On the ground" reports from people in Jamaica. Information on donation drop off points across the world. Information on the efforts by the Jamaican Diaspora Southern US & Jamaicans worldwide aiding Jamaica

Jamaicans.com Heart Foundation Drive in Memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson

Thu, 01 Aug 2007 01:24:00 GMT

It has been four years (7/13/03) since Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson passed away after a long battle with heart disease. She was instrumental to the Jamaicans.com website and served as the first moderator, first administrator, and in many other areas. She had the heart of an angel. This month, to honor the memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson, we are raising $500 to donate to the Jamaica Heart Foundation. Please help us today.

NGO Profile: Family Unification Resettlement Initiative (FURI)

Sun, 05 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The mission of Family Unification Resettlement Initiative (FURI) is to help Jamaican deportees plan for a better tomorrow by focusing on the need to improve their own lives as well as the need to contribute to the development of their home countries.

The Steps To Acquiring Duty-Free Waivers For Charitable Donations

Wed, 06 Nov 2007 02:12:00 GMT

Having trouble shipping your charitable donations to your favorite Jamaican Non-Profit Organizations? Here are the steps to obtain duty-free waivers for your charitable donations of gifts to Jamaican Non-Profit Institutions.

NGO Profile: Build Jamaica Foundation

Fri, 05 Apr 2007 02:01:00 GMT

The mission of Operation Restoration is to educate, nurture, mobilize and empower inner-city Jamaican youth of low social and economic status to become productive, law-abiding citizens.
The goal is to restore dignity and pride through life-enhancing experiences, educational opportunities, art and skills development.

2006 Annual Toy Drive Update

Mon, 04 Nov 2007 02:18:00 GMT

Thank you for contributing to our 2006 Christmas Toy Drive the benefited the following organizations: Matthew 25:40, Dare To Care and Martha's Place.

NGO Profile: Operation Restoration

Sat, 01 Dec 2006 19:24:00 GMT

The Save Jamaica Fund (SJF)

Wed, 03 Oct 2006 02:52:00 GMT

The Save Jamaica Fund (SJF) is the only UK based charity which funds the education of less fortunate children throughout Jamaica while simultaneously providing shelter for vulnerable homeless people, such as the elderly, disabled and those with children.

Jamaicans.com Heart Foundation Drive in Memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson

Wed, 01 Aug 2006 05:11:00 GMT

This month, to honor the memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson, we are raising $500 to donate to the Jamaica Heart Foundation. Please help us today.

NGO - Great Shape Inc

Wed, 03 Jan 2006 03:08:00 GMT

Great Shape Inc is a not for profit organizations dedicated to empowering Jamaican children with projects like 1000 smiles.

Jamaican American Club

Sat, 16 Dec 2005 19:48:00 GMT

This not for profit club's sole purpose is to create unity among positive people who have passion; therefore, the Jamaican American Club will not align itself with any religious, political or social classes that are unwilling to respect an individual's choice for their interpretation of the world.

Habitat for Humanity Jamaica: Building homes, Changing lives, one family at a time.

Wed, 01 Nov 2005 16:36:00 GMT

This month we profile Habitat for Humanity Jamaica . They are a non-profit organisation whose mission is to eradicate sub-standard housing on the island of Jamaica by building homes for families in need.