In the wake of the recent devastating hurricane in Jamaica, countless families have been left without homes, food, electricity, or access to clean water.Some of us in Peterborough cannot look away from this crisis.
We organized a Hurricane Relief Effort for Jamaica to provide direct aid to those in need. Cayo Whyte, the Executive Director of You First Counseling Service, will travel to Jamaica to ensure that every item and dollar donated reaches the affected communities safely and directly.
How You Can Help:
1. Monetary Donations:
We are collecting financial contributions through our GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/948c1c6a0 to support the purchase and shipment of essential relief supplies. Every contribution — large or small — helps families rebuild and survive.
2. Urgently Needed Items:
We are seeking donations of the following:
Donations can be dropped off at:
Dreams of Beans -141 Charlotte Street
Donation Drop- off Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 7am to 5pm; Thursday to Saturday: 7am to 6pm; Sunday: 9am to 2pm
Christ Lutheran Church,
463 Highland Road,
Accepting Donations from Friday November 21st to Sunday November 23rd
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you are unable to drop off your donations at the above locations, then please contact us for a pick up.
4. Please post the attached poster and circulate it widely to your contacts.
Together we can help families rebuild, restore hope, and bring light — both literal and emotional — to those living in darkness.
For more information or to coordinate large donations or partnerships, please get in touch with Cayo directly at Phone # 705 996 2668 [email protected]. Or you can email Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough at [email protected] Phone number 705-977-1709.
We organized a Hurricane Relief Effort for Jamaica to provide direct aid to those in need. Cayo Whyte, the Executive Director of You First Counseling Service, will travel to Jamaica to ensure that every item and dollar donated reaches the affected communities safely and directly.
How You Can Help:
1. Monetary Donations:
We are collecting financial contributions through our GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/948c1c6a0 to support the purchase and shipment of essential relief supplies. Every contribution — large or small — helps families rebuild and survive.
2. Urgently Needed Items:
We are seeking donations of the following:
- Nonperishable food (canned goods, rice, pasta, baby formula, meal packs)
- Clothing and footwear (new or clean and gently used)
- Hygiene and health products (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, diapers, wipes)
- Tents, tarps, or canvas booths for temporary shelters
- Solar-powered lights and lanterns for families living without electricity (many areas will not regain power for months)
- Cleaning and sanitation supplies (disinfectant, gloves, garbage bags, hand sanitizers) to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria
- Water filters and purification tablets to ensure access to safe drinking water
Donations can be dropped off at:
Dreams of Beans -141 Charlotte Street
Donation Drop- off Hours: Monday to Wednesday: 7am to 5pm; Thursday to Saturday: 7am to 6pm; Sunday: 9am to 2pm
Christ Lutheran Church,
463 Highland Road,
Accepting Donations from Friday November 21st to Sunday November 23rd
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. If you are unable to drop off your donations at the above locations, then please contact us for a pick up.
4. Please post the attached poster and circulate it widely to your contacts.
Together we can help families rebuild, restore hope, and bring light — both literal and emotional — to those living in darkness.
For more information or to coordinate large donations or partnerships, please get in touch with Cayo directly at Phone # 705 996 2668 [email protected]. Or you can email Afrocentric Awareness Network of Peterborough at [email protected] Phone number 705-977-1709.