HAPPY 63rd ANNIVERSARY JAMAICA


Our hearts and prayers are with our friends and family in Jamaica after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa on our beloved island.
We’re calling on our community to come together in unity and support. Please consider donating to help those who are affected and know that no contribution is too small. Every act of kindness makes a difference.
Let’s stand strong for Jamaica and for everyone who will need our help in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Donations By ZELLE OR PAYPAL with our : 917-885-5181, or Email: info@Jifinyc.org (account name: Jamaica Independence Foundation, Inc.) or on Our Website: www.Jifinyc.org, with a debit or credit card.
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We humbly appreciate your support and contributions no matter how small. Your donation will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions for those who we serve. Your generous support will fund our mission and charities.
The Damages Left Behind
Hurricane Melissa has swept across our beloved island of Jamaica and has left a trail of destruction — homes damaged, communities displaced, and livelihoods shattered. In the aftermath, the Jamaica Independence Foundation Inc. (JIFI~NYC) is responding in collaboration with other reputable organizations swiftly with compassion and purpose through our Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to restore dignity, provide relief, and rebuild hope for families hardest hit by the storm.
We Hope To Play An Impactful Role
To assist those shelters with families who have been displaced by the hurricane and whose buildings are destroyed and to reach the women and children who are in need of everyday care and items to assist them with recovery from the storm. We call on our community to unite, and we are thankful for the incredible generosity of our supporters, partners, and volunteers.
Our next steps are to collect as much as we possibly can to deliver:
Looking Ahead
Recovery doesn’t end when the storm passes. The Jamaica Independence Foundation Inc. (JIFI~NYC) remains committed to long-term rebuilding, disaster preparedness, and community empowerment --ensuring that Jamaica stands stronger and more united in the face of future challenges.
Because when we come together, we don’t just rebuild homes — we rebuild hope and lives.

Win is the largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City.
Mission
Win supports families in shelter to attain permanent housing by providing essential services and resources to address systemic inequities at the core of the homelessness crisis.

Woman Inc. is committed to strengthening the social and economic position of Jamaican women and girls through legislative advocacy, raising public awareness through education, and providing accessible support services, particularly:

1978 in the heart of Mona Common, near Kingston, Jamaica, Mustard Seed Communities emerged as a place of care for the most vulnerable—in particular abandoned children with disabilities. Today over 440 Jamaican individuals with disabilities, children affected by HIV, and teen mothers with their infants receive life-giving support from Mustard Seed Communities.
Over 1.4 million Lions across the globe are stepping up to serve their communities during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These new challenges have changed the way we live, but our dedication to helping those in need is as strong as it was when we first opened our doors more than 100 years ago.

Based in Kingston, Jamaica
assist in creating opportunities for residents of the Rose Town community to improve the quality of their lives through active participation in development programs that enhance their built environment, socio-economic status and community health.
UJAA has, with remarkable perseverance, energy and foresight, not only moved forward to meet the mandates of its charter but also became an active voice and major supporter of causes and activities to promote the educational and social environment of Jamaicans in the United States and at home.
TJB is the leading organization in sports, providing support services for Caribbean athletes, particularly Jamaicans who compete at the annual Penn Relays Carnival, which is held at the University of Pennsylvania, (UPENN) in Philadelphia, PA. We are a not-for-profit corporation based in New York State; formed in 1994 and later designated a 501(c)(3) organization.

Founder & Chief Patient Advocate
Karen (she/her), an experienced patient advocate, had her life saved by a clinical trial after being diagnosed with Stage IV Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Karen fought through multiple obstacles to enter this trial, and her story has been shared with Essence, Health, People magazines and The Today Show.
Interested in Sponsoring the Jamaica 64th Grand Independence Ball ( 8th AUG 2026) or want to advertise with us? Email: info@Jifinyc.org and remember your generous contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of New York State and Federal laws.
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Your Generous Donation Will Be Used to Assist The Recovery Efforts For Women and Families In Shelters, Medical Supplies, Food, Clothes, and Water. We are partnering with other local organizations to help with the recovery efforts.