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iSupportJamaica – Recovery Update 2026
Hurricane Melissa Recovery

Thank You for Making a Difference

Since Hurricane Melissa, the JN Foundation has executed outreach programs in the hardest-hit communities.

We invite you to support our efforts by donating to the I Support Jamaica Fund.

$14M+
Raised as at Jan 31, 2026
242
Generous Donors
23
Verified Beneficiaries
20+
Community Outreach Missions
Our Commitment

How Your Donation Is Allocated

Every dollar donated to the I Support Jamaica Fund is directed to those who need it most, with full transparency on how funds are used.

40%

Early Childhood Sector

Rebuilding and supporting early childhood institutions so Jamaica's youngest learners return to safe, nurturing spaces.

30%

Homes for the Vulnerable

Supporting homes for the elderly, persons with disabilities, and at-risk groups severely impacted by the hurricane.

30%

First Responders & Communities

Equipping first responders and community groups in the worst-affected areas to continue their essential work.

Eligibility

Who Qualifies for Relief

To be considered, beneficiaries must meet at least two of the following conditions.

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Experienced significant loss or damage to infrastructure

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Established early childhood institution

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Elderly, disabled, or otherwise vulnerable individuals severely impacted

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Groups or entities serving vulnerable or at-risk populations

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First responders

Selection Process

How We Selected Beneficiaries

01

Recovery & Restoration Committee

A dedicated special-purpose committee was established to consider all applications and nominations.

02

JN Circle Grant Programme

The JN Circle is a network of JN members who collaborate with the JN Foundation to create positive change in their communities. Chapters submitted nominations endorsed by at least 60% of membership.

03

23 Verified Beneficiaries Selected

Those whose recovery would have the greatest impact, and whose needs were positively verified, were chosen.

Identified Beneficiaries

Confirmed Recipients as at March 31st

These institutions and groups have been verified and selected to receive support through the I Support Jamaica Fund.

  • DRB Grant Demonstration Basic School, Catherine Hall, St. James
  • Paul Island Infant Department, Paul Island, Westmoreland
  • Tidy Tots Early Childhood Institution, Black River, St. Elizabeth
  • Mustard Seed Communities Blessed Assurance Apostolate, Adelphi, St. James
  • Trelawny Infirmary and Old Age Home
  • Women's Centre of Jamaica Foundation – Junction Shelter
  • Jamaica Constabulary Force, Police Youth Clubs
Distribution Across Jamaica

Where Your Donations Are Going

The map below shows the locations of verified donation beneficiaries across Jamaica's parishes.

Beneficiaries of I Support Jamaica Grants – map across Jamaica
Advocating for Early Childhood

Building a Stronger Jamaica from the Earliest Years

Investing in early childhood education is one of the most powerful ways to shape Jamaica's future. The recent JN Foundation–UWI Mona colloquium, grounded in the legacy of Dudley Grant, reaffirmed that strong early learning systems are essential to national development.

Your support to the JN Foundation helps rebuild and strengthen this critical sector — restoring learning spaces, supporting educators, and ensuring that every child has a fair start.

Donor Recognition

Our Heroes of Recovery

These generous individuals, organisations, and partners made this work possible. We are deeply grateful for your belief in Jamaica's recovery.

💎 Diamond $1,000,000+
JN Group The Jamaica National Foundation CORUS International
🥇 Gold $500,000 – $999,999
Jamaica Broilers Group GraceKennedy Foundation Digicel Foundation NCB Foundation
🥈 Silver $100,000 – $499,999
Scotia Foundation Sagicor Foundation Caribbean Airlines PanJam Investment Sandals Foundation
🥉 Bronze $50,000 – $99,999
St John Ambulance Jamaica UWI Mona Jamaica Red Cross Mayberry Investments Productive Business Solutions VM Foundation
💚 Community Champions Up to $49,999
JN Circle – Kingston Chapter JN Circle – St. James Chapter JN Circle – Manchester Chapter JN Circle – Trelawny Chapter JN Circle – St. Elizabeth Chapter JN Circle – Westmoreland Chapter And hundreds of individual donors
"To every donor, volunteer, and advocate — thank you for believing in this mission."
— JN Foundation

Be Part of Jamaica's Recovery

Donate today and help us continue bringing relief, rebuilding communities, and ensuring no one is left behind.

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