Friends of Jamaica Seattle Educational Assistance Program
FOJS Mission
Who is Friends of Jamaica Seattle (FOJS)?
A non-profit, non-political organization formed for the purpose of promoting understanding and appreciation of Jamaican culture and heritage, for the advancement of education in Jamaica, and for provision of emergency and compassionate assistance to Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
FOJS School Adoption Projects
Through your generosity FOJS provide assistance to students in two rural schools in Jamaica.
Mile Gully High School in Manchester
Tacius Golding High School in St. Catherine
Mile Gully High School
Located in the Parish of Manchester
In a rural community with a rich culture and lots of promise
FOJS provides school supplies , scientific calculators and other resource materials
Mile Gully High School
2008- this school was chosen as a center of Excellence
2009 CXC Pass -98%
Building a Future
GRADUATION DAY
June 30, 2010- 108 students
Several phenomenal success stories
108 students with high hopes and aspirations to participate in building the future of Jamaica and the world.
Tacius Golding High School
Tacius Golding High serves several rural communities in rural St. Catherine
The students and teachers are active in national scholastic and sports competitions have done well
Tacius Golding High School
However, many of the students come to school hungryChronic hunger can be mistaken for learning disabilities and behavioral disorders
Tacius Golding High School
The government school feeding program provides free lunches for many students
There is not enough funds to feed all the students who need these lunches
Friends of Jamaica Seattle is committed to feeding 20 needy students for the 2011-2012
We need your help in this undertaking
Tacius Golding High School $22 dollars/month per child Less than $1 each day, less than the cost of
a cup of Starbucks coffee to feed these 20 students for the year.
This program is critical because these lunches can make all the difference in the life of a young person.
We invite you to pledge your support for this feeding program by making a donation to the Friends of Jamaica School Feeding Program.
Years of Commitment
OVER 13 YEARS
Assisting K – 12 Institutions in eastern and central Jamaica
Shipping books and other school supplies to these institutions
Providing Funding for School Lunches at Tacius Golding High
Providing assistance to the Street Kids Association, & Children First
Giving Aid to Maxfield Park Children’s home
Other Activities
Provided financial aid to Haiti after the recent earthquake
Sent aid to school in Grenada after hurricane destroyed the structure in 2005.
Provide deserving Jamaican students with scholarships to attend high school
Continue to provide compassionate assistance for Jamaicans and persons of Jamaican heritage in the Pacific Northwest.
Put Yourself in the Picture
Your gifts and donations will help us to impact the lives of school children across the island of Jamaica
Donate through your employee giving program, and
Support our annual fundraising events in May and October
References
South Florida Caribbean News http://www.sflcn.com/story.php?id=8807
Jamaica Gleaner Jamaica Gleaner http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20100705/news/news6.html
ContactFriends of Jamaica Seattle15704 NE 1st StreetBellevue, WA 98008(425) 641-1438
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