With just a few weeks until Jamaica’s Independence and Emancipation Week, it’s a pivotal moment to honor our heritage and come together across the diaspora. Many Jamaicans are still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, facing severe challenges like lack of electricity, water, and secure housing. Your support can help ensure that as many Jamaicans as possible experience the sense of community and solidarity that these celebrations embody.
Here are 10 reputable organizations where you can donate to Jamaica and provide relief and aid for those affected by Hurricane Beryl:
1. Jamaican Red Cross
- Provides disaster relief, emergency assistance, and education. Donations support food, shelter, and medical care.
- Website: Jamaican Red Cross
2. Food For The Poor
- Delivers food, housing, and emergency aid to those in need in Jamaica and other Caribbean nations.
- Website: Food For The Poor
3. Help Jamaica
- Focuses on education and community development, also providing disaster relief. Donations support rebuilding and educational supplies.
- Website: Help Jamaica
4. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
- Supports national societies like the Jamaican Red Cross in disaster response through funding and resources.
- Website: IFRC
5. American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ)
- Supports Jamaican charitable organizations in education, healthcare, and disaster relief efforts.
- Website: American Friends of Jamaica
6. Global Empowerment Mission
- Provides emergency assistance and disaster relief for Hurricane Beryl, focusing on immediate response and recovery.
- Website: Global Empowerment Mission
7. United Way Worldwide
- Offers support during emergencies, including Hurricane Beryl, with a focus on immediate relief and recovery efforts.
- Website: United Way Hurricane Beryl Recovery
8. Sandals Foundation
- Engages in disaster relief and community rebuilding projects associated with Sandals Resorts.
- Website: Sandals Foundation
9. Missionaries of the Poor
- Provides food, shelter, and medical care to the poor and homeless in Jamaica. Donations support their humanitarian efforts and disaster relief.
- Website: Missionaries of the Poor
10. Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Works globally to provide disaster relief and long-term recovery support, often partnering with local organizations.
- Website: Catholic Relief Services
As we approach this important time of year, your support can have a significant impact on the lives of Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Beryl. When you donate to Jamaica through these organizations, you can help provide essential aid such as food, shelter, and medical care. For direct donations, visit this Facebook link for immediate aid options: Crisis Response on Facebook.
Together, we can ensure that all Jamaicans feel the strength and support of our global community during this celebration of heritage and unity.
Such devastation from Hurricane Beryl. I never know which are the good organizations to donate to so this article is most helpful. I must also save this list in the event Jamaica suffers from more hurricanes. Praying this is not the case!
Thank you for sharing this list of reputable organizations for donating to those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica. It’s great to have trustworthy options to support those in need.
My heart goes out to all who have lost in Hurricane Beryl. This is such a comprehensive and must have list for those wishing to donate! Thank you for this post.
It’s so scary the turmoil that Hurricane Beryl has caused. Making a donation can make a huge difference for Jamaicans and improve the conditions post-hurricane.
I’ve been sending many prayers to Jamaica, the devastation I have seen from Beryl has been horrific and they need all the support and prayers they can get. Thanks for listing these organizations, people need to know these are reputable organizations that we can donate to!
I am sorry to hear that many are still struggling in the aftermath. This is good to know. Will share this to my friends too because we need all the help we can get.
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