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Hurricane Melissa | Jamaica Needs Our Help
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items Here are the ONLY main legitimate places to donate to help out Jamaica that was specifically affected by Hurricane Melissa which was a Category 5.
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Merch that is Raising Funds
Create Your Own Awareness ❤️
The Main Ones to Donate To 🇯🇲
Where Else to Donate 💸
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Merch that is Raising Funds
Some businesses are raising funds by selling specific products where most - 100% of the proceeds is going to Hurricane Relief in Jamaica.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to trusted charities helping in the relief of the Hurricane in Jamaica.
Jamaica Love 🇯🇲❤️ T-Shirt | RepJa
Jodie Turner, designed some shirts with Everpress to raise funds to helps those displaced due to the tragedy.
JODIE TURNER-SMITH x PROJECT HOPE | Everpress
Such a beautiful shirt! The hummingbird is Jamaica's national bird. Proceeds from the sale of this shirt will go to Food For The Poor Ja to help in relief efforts. This fundraiser is made by the famous Brit singer. NAO.
Nao X Hurricane Relief | Everpress
Simple and motivating. Such a nice shirt. I love the Jamaican national colours in the Hope word. Proceeds from the sale of this shirt will be to help in relief efforts.
HOPE (Hurricane Melissa) | Everpress
We will survive it, indeed! Such a strong message on a shirt. This fundraiser is by Carlacia Grant, where all proceeds would go to Project Hope, that is raising funds towards the Hurricane Relief efforts.
Carlacia Grant x PROJECT HOPE | Everpress
Drake and Vybz Kartel is selling a custom hoodie where $100 usd per sale would be donated to “the Rockhouse Foundation Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund to support relief efforts in Jamaica.”
Jamaica OG Hurricane Relief Hoodie
As stated on the site, “100% of profits from every purchase will be donated to Food For The Poor JA, providing essential relief to families affected by Hurricane Melissa.”
Big Up Jamaica Short Sleeve Tee | Guy Harvey
100% of the proceeds will be donated to trusted charities helping in the relief of the Hurricane in Jamaica.
Jamaica Love Bikini (Thong Set) | RepJa
100% of the proceeds will be donated to trusted charities helping in the relief of the Hurricane in Jamaica.
Jamaica Love™ Pins | RepJa
Create Your Own Awareness ❤️
Create your own awareness if you can through posters and digitally.
If you can, print out and advertise a place to donate money or things in your area.
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The Main Ones to Donate To 🇯🇲
These are the main places to donate to, especially Support Jamaica which is run by the Jamaican government itself.
The official one by the Jamaican government
Support Jamaica | Official Disaster Relief & Recovery Portal
Another popular reputable one.
Food For The Poor Jamaica
Where Else to Donate 💸
Here are other popular sources to donate to.
Sean Paul has a foundation raising funds for Hurricane Melissa with Food For The Poor Jamaica
Food For The Poor Jamaica | Sean Paul Foundation
Works closely with the Ministry of Health to determine the needs of the country.
Intl Medical Corps | Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica
A well known credited organization that is aiding in Hurricane Melissa Relief.
Hurricane Melissa Relief | Global Empowerment Mission (GEM)
They are giving direct medical supplies and medicine to Jamaica to help with the crisis.
DirectRelief.org | Hurricane Melissa Response
Core Response is focusing on helping both Jamaica & Haiti with this current crisis.
Core Response | Donate Emergency Response Fund
World Central Kitchen is currently in Jamaica on the ground, helping give relief to those who need it.
World Central Kitchen | WCK in Jamaica After Historic Hurricane
The Rockhouse Foundation is a credible organization to donate to. Some well known celebrities are donating here.
Rockhouse Foundation
The Roy Lee Foundation is focusing on rebuilding schools and giving education to kids that were affected by the hurricane.
The Roy Lee Foundation | Supporting Education Recovery & Improvement
Where Else to Donate 💸 🇨🇦
Keep in mind, no matter where you are in the world you can donate through these sites.
The Canadian Red Cross is donating and helping Jamaicans out during the crisis.
Donate to the Hurricane Melissa | Red Cross Canada
The CCAAW (Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region) partnering with the Jamaica Canadian Foundation is raising funds through Canada Helps.
Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund | Canada Helps
Hamilton Loves Jamaica created a fundraiser through Canada Helps for Hurricane Melissa relief in Jamaica.
Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund: JFH, ACCA, HamCar
Where Else to Donate 💸 🇺🇸
Keep in mind, no matter where you are in the world you can donate through these sites.
This one is good too. They have a separate fundraiser also on Instagram as well. This organization is run by the famous Jamaican actress Sheryl Lee Ralph's son, Etienne Maurice.
WalkGood | Jamaica Hurricane Relief Fund
The Jah Jah foundation is doing wonders raising funds for Jamaica. Donate even $1 and be a part of the community of help.
Donate Now | HURRICANE MELISSA RELIEF by JAHJAH Foundation
They are providing clean water, hygiene kits, diapers and more to aid in the Hurricane Melissa relief efforts.
Hurricane Melissa Relief | Mercy Corps
Extra Resources ➕
This is a list of the physical things needed as displayed on the Jamaica government website.
A list of specific things the government states is needed the most when it comes to physical donations.
Hurricane Melissa Needs List – Official Relief Requirements
Articles & Videos 📰
A few articles and videos that sums of the hurricane and visuals of the aftermath.
This article on CBC is about the smart investment Jamaica made last year that might help with the current relief needed for the effects of Hurricane Melissa. Note: They still may need millions or billions more to aid everyone in this disaster. The am...
Jamaica former investment in climate disaster insurance.
This ABC articles highlights the devastation of the hurricane in Jamaican communities. They have many sad after photos.
Entire communities in Jamaica demolished or isolated...
Truly devastating to see.
Drone footage shows devastation after Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica | CNN
This is a good video showcasing some stories and damage of just how bad the hurricane in Jamaica really was.
Hurricane Melissa: The Fight to Reconnect Survivors | YouTube