How to help Jamaica
From Canada
Monetary Donations
Remember to give to people or organizations you personally know first. If you don’t know anyone personally, these are our vetted recommendations.
All donations to the following Canadian organizations receive a tax receipt. Refer to the organization for more information.
Food For The Poor Canada
FTTP Canada is launching fundraising efforts to ensure both short-term and long-term relief in Jamaica. Humanitarian aid will include resources such as emergency relief packages, food, hygiene kits, and clean water.
Steps to Donate
Go to foodforthepoor.ca
Click on the RED banner at the top that says
Under “Donate To” click on “Support For Jamaica”
In the comments section, add “Jamaica”
“Employer Gift Matching” - Some companies will match your donation. Complete the matching gift section to activate your match if available.
Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation
A 20-year-old foundation focused on building / restoring schools in Jamaica and supporting relief. To date, they have built 27 schools and funded numerous programs to fight food insecurity & create scholarships for deserving students.
They are currently focused on fundraising and investigating the damage to the schools. Support will be in a couple
Learn more about them on their website.
Steps to Donate
Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund - The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA)
The JCA is coordinating efforts in collaboration with the Consulate of Jamaica to fundraise for the Hurricane Melissa Disaster Relief Fund. Every dollar donated will go directly to Jamaica’s ODPEM to support the relief efforts, recovery programs, and rebuilding projects across affected areas in Jamaica.
Every donation will be eligible for a tax receipt.
The JCA is registered through CanadaHelps. Click HERE to donate.
The Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA) and Consulate General Office in Toronto, and the Jamaican High Commission in Ottawa have all partnered to establish locations throughout Canada to collect physical donations. All donations will be packaged and sent to the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Jamaica.
Physical Donations
Directly
It’s best to directly help anyone you know that is struggling.
This has the most impact.
International
Organizations
International organizations that have an on-the-ground presence.
The Official Government of Jamaica hurricane relief website.
Canadian organizations that are known and effective in Jamaica.
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