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Non Profit Profile: The Palmyra Foundation

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:30:01 UT

Under the banner “The future is bright, when you can read and write!” The Palmyra Foundation’s primary purpose is to provide school books and educational materials to 4 and 5 year old Kindergarten children in pre-schools across Jamaica. The Palmyra Foundation’s aim is to help eradicate illiteracy and promote a positive outlook of prosperity for the children.

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Non Profit Profile: Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:30:02 UT

Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. (“PJFJ”) is a 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Organization created to work on behalf of the success of Jamaica and Jamaicans by serving the communities that are challenged socio-economically, politically, and environmentally. Professional Jamaicans for Jamaica, Inc. promotes education as its mantra, specifically targeting children of single mothers as well as single mothers themselves, and assists with equipping them with the tools necessary for personal and professional development.

Non Profit Profile: Powerful Measures

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:30:02 UT

Founded in 2010 by British Jamaican Elaine Bandele, Powerful Measures is a new not for profit youth development foundation. We deliver free career development services to young people aged 35 years and under living in Jamaica.

Jamaicans.com 2012 Book Drive

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:30:02 UT

Support the Jamaicans.com 2012 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 50 children’s books by July 31st, 2012. Check out pictures from past book distribution in Jamaica. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2011 book drive.

Non-Profit Profile: The TrenchTown Reading Centre

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:30:02 UT

The TrenchTown Reading Centre is unique -a first of its kind in an area polarized by persistent poverty and local tribal politics. The Centre opened in December 1993 - a non-profit and secular, community initiative. Focused on Knowledge is Power - literacy, education, culture, life skill, access to information and the exchange of ideas.

One People, One Documentary..Celebrating Jamaica 50 - Submit Your Story Today!!!

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 08:00:00 UT

We have partnered with 1962 Productions Limited on their OnePeople project. OnePeople is a collaborative documentary that invites people worldwide to contribute footage to celebrate Jamaica’s global reach 50 years after independence.

PROFILE: OAaSIS International Foundation empowers through the Arts

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:30:01 UT

It's all about creativity in every aspect of on one's life, incorporating members of the creative industry - literary, visual, performing and culinary arts. Practitioners in relating and other fields such as banking, psychology, religion and spirituality, entrepreneurs.

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Jamaicans.com and JAMPACT School Supply Drive 2011

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:30:02 UT

We have partnered with the JAMPACT to make the school year brighter for Jamaican children and families in need. Support the Jamaicans.com and JAMPACT School Supply Drive 2011. We have partnered again with Amazon.com to create the school supply list. The list will be available online until August 21st, 2011 so as to ensure they get to Jamaica before the new school year. The school supplies will be distributed in Jamaica later in the year. Donate school supplies today!!

Jamaicans.com 2011 Heart Foundation Drive in Memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:30:01 UT

This year marks 8 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 $300 to donate to the Jamaica Heart Foundation. Please help us today.

Jamaicans.com 2011 Book Drive

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:30:01 UT

Support the Jamaicans.com 2011 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 100 children’s books by May 31st, 2011. Check out pictures from last year's book distribution in Jamaica. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2010 book drive.

Non-Profit Profile: HELP Jamaica! - Education For A Change!

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:45:02 UT

HELP Jamaica! stands for Help Establish Library Projects in Jamaica! and is a registered non-profit organization based in Germany and Jamaica. HELP Jamaica! aspires to build libraries and education centers in needy communities in Jamaica.

Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future - NGO Profile

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:45:02 UT

Open Arms for Jamaica ’s Future is a non profit organization dedicated to the children of Jamaica . Their main purpose, is to provide financial and material assistance to a child in need in Jamaica . This assistance will include providing text books for school, uniforms and otheressential school supplies as needed, and also to serve as a mentor to the child.

Jamaicans.com 2010 Heart Foundation Drive in Memory of Marcia “Ackeegirl” Davidson

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:40:00 UT

This year marks 7 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.

Jamaicans.com 2010 Book Drive

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:20:00 UT

Support the Jamaicans.com 2010 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 90 children’s books by June 30th, 2010. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2010 book drive.

Jamaicans.com 2009 Book Drive

Fri, 01 May 2009 02:00:00 UT

Support the Jamaicans.com 2009 Book Drive to benefit the Allen-Shaw Reading Room with a goal of collecting 80 children’s books by June 30th, 2009. Also see the thank you letter from the Allen-Shaw Foundation, Inc for the 2008 book drive.

Integrity Children's Fund (ICF),

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:30:00 UT

Integrity Children's Fund (ICF), recognized by the IRS as a Tax Exempt 501 ( c) 3 Charitable Organization, was born out of a sincere desire to better meet the educational needs of children in Jamaica, disadvantaged by economic hardship and made hopeless and/or hapless by limited opportunities for self-development.

Jamaica Heart Foundation Donation Presentation November 2008 - Jamaicans.com member donations

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 12:55:00 UT

Thanks to all who supported our 2008 Jamaica Heart Foundation drive in memory of Marcia "ackeegril" Davidson. Here is the check presentation to the Heart Foundation of Jamaica.

Jamaicans.com Annual Christmas Toy Drive 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:40:00 UT

Bring a smile to some very special children in children's homes in Jamaica. Donate a toy in our 7th Annual Jamaica Christmas Toy Drive. Please show them you care. Donate a toy today!!

Non Profit Links & Resources

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:56:23 UT

Non Profit Organization Profiles

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:56:23 UT

Jamaica Projects

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:56:23 UT

Helping Jamaica

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:56:22 UT

Jamaicans.com 2008 Book Drive

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 17:00:00 UT

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

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

NGO Profile: Family Unification Resettlement Initiative (FURI)

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

Sat, 21 Apr 2007 17:00:00 UT

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, 30 Mar 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

Wed, 03 Jan 2007 17:00:00 UT

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

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 17:00:00 UT

The Save Jamaica Fund (SJF)

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 17:00:00 UT

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.

NGO - Great Shape Inc

Mon, 26 Dec 2005 17:00:00 UT

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

The Jamaican American Club

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:00:00 UT

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.

Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:00:00 UT

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.

Jamaica Foundation of Houston

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 17:00:00 UT

This month we profile Jamaica Foundation of Houston. The primary purpose of the organization is to preserve and enhance the Jamaican culture in Houston.

New Jamaica Not For Profit Profiles

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:00:00 UT

This month we profile 2 not for profit organizations: Jamaican Children's Heart Fund, Inc. and Jamaica Foundation of Houston.

The Jamaican Children’s Heart Fund

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 17:00:00 UT

This month we profile The Jamaican Children’s Heart Fund, a not for profit organization dedicated to "Fighting Pediatric Congenital and Acquired Heart Disease in the Jamaica".

The Blue Mountain Project

Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:00:00 UT

We profile The Blue Mountain Project, a not for profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering the community around the Blue Mountain in Jamaica.

Jamaicans.com 2004 Toy Drive Pictures

Tue, 26 Apr 2005 17:00:00 UT

Thanks to the many of you who supported our 2004 Christmas toy drive. We are sorry the pictures were late.

The Yard Project

Mon, 25 Apr 2005 17:00:00 UT

This month we profile the YARD PROJECT s a nonprofit corporation, formed by expatriates from Old Harbour Bay, Jamaica.

Hurricane Ivan News and Worldwide Relief Efforts

Tue, 28 Sep 2004 17:00:00 UT

Read news on Hurricane Ivan and also information on the relief efforts worldwide. Post information on relief efforts here. See photos of the damage done by Hurricane Ivan and also read an on the ground report from a recent visitor to Jamaica.

Jamaicans.com / Jampact / Chichibud Ivan Hurricane Relief Fund

Sat, 11 Sep 2004 17:00:00 UT

Make your contributions today to the Jamaicans.com / Jampact / Chibud Hurricane Relief Fund. See photos of the damage done by Hurricane Ivan.

Jamerican Outreach Inc

Wed, 01 Sep 2004 17:00:00 UT

This month we profile Jamerican Outreach Inc whoes mission is " To foster hope in the hearts and minds of the people of Jamaica by administering to their needs in a holistic manner"

2004 Annual Book Drive Update

Tue, 31 Aug 2004 17:00:00 UT

Thanks to you, our 2004 Book Drive for the the Allen-Shaw Reading Room in Jamaica was a success. We have pictures and a thank you not from the foundation.

Jamaica Heart Foundation Donation Presentation July 2004

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 17:00:00 UT

Thanks to all who supported our Jamaica Heart Foundation drive in memory of Marcia "ackeegril" Davidson. Here is the presentation from last month.

Windsor Girls Home Presentation July 2004

Wendie — Sun, 25 Jul 2004 17:00:00 UT

See pictures from last month's presentation by Jamaicans.com bashment attendees to the Windsor Girls Home in St. Anns Bay, Jamaica.

The Passion Bernard Transplant (PBT) Foundation

Tue, 22 Jun 2004 17:00:00 UT

The Passion Bernard Transplant (PBT) Foundation will assist Caribbean children or children of Caribbean parentage who are in need of organ transplants.

St. Clement’s Development Centre

Sat, 29 May 2004 17:00:00 UT

A centre dedicated to assist the people of the Kencot community in the Kingston 10 area.

Clarendon Association for Street People (CLASP)

Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:00:00 UT

Clarendon Association for Street People (CLASP) is a not-for-profit organization whoes mandate is to take charge of the mentally ill street people, facilitate the provision of their rehabilitation and return the stabilized ones to the mainstream of the wider society.