Integrity Children’s Fund donates millions to At-risk Children in Jamaica

Several Jamaican organizations catering to “At-Risk” children from inner-city communities have benefitted from yearly donations totaling millions of dollars courtesy of the Atlanta-based Integrity Children’s Fund (ICF) President and founder of the Integrity Children’s Fund, retired Major Karl Chambers, shared that over the past twenty years, his organization has made significant contributions to support several institutions

The institutions include Jones Town Learning Center; Operation Restoration Christian School in Western Kingston; Jacob’s Well Basic School in Salt Marsh, Trelawny; Peter’s Rock in Upper St. Andrew; and Teamwork Basic School in Montego Bay

Chambers pointed out that the Integrity Children’s Fund has contributed in excess of $J153 million dollars to support some 10,000 at-risk students from inner-city communities in Jamaica and Atlanta

Chambers explained that the Fund’s mission was to break the familiar cycle of ruined lives of vulnerable youngsters in turbulent communities like Western Kingston, through education and spiritual redemption

“Operating with over a hundred active volunteers and fundraisers in the United States and Jamaica, the ICF is dedicated to funding programs to correct the plague of teenage illiteracy in Jamaica

Mr Chambers said the organization would

Jamaican farm workers in US make donation to agriculture students in Jamaica

Twenty Jamaican grade-10 students, who are pursuing agriculture studies at secondary-level institutions in St Catherine, have received a donation of $600,000 from Jamaican workers at Gebbers Farms in Washington in the United States (US)

The beneficiary schools are Glengoffe High, Guys Hill High, Charlemont High, Ewarton High, McGrath High, Dinthill Technical High, Enid Bennett High, Tacius Golding High, Old Harbour High and Innswood High

At a ceremony held on Monday (June 12) at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Regional Office in Old Harbour, the funds, along with gift baskets from GraceKennedy Money Services were handed over to the students

State Minister in the Ministry of Labor and Social Security, Dr the Hon Norman Dunn, in his remarks said the workers represent the “best of Jamaica”, hailing them as “good ambassadors, whose services are recognized and respected by your employers”

He noted that in assisting the students in their education, the farm workers are investing in the “ younger generation”

“We welcome these donations, which will assist the recipients to advance in their studies, and we can look forward to seeing these students positioned in the agriculture sector, making their contribution to Jamaica’s food security,” Dr Dunn said

Supervisor on Gebbers Farms, Eyon Gayle, encouraged the students to “keep up the good work”, expressing the hope that the support will better enable them to achieve their goals

Worker at the farm, Shelly-Ann Thomas-Saunders, also commended the students for pursuing studies in the field of agriculture, which is an important sector in the country’s development Regional Director in the Education Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall, along with several of the students, expressed gratitude to the farm workers for the donation of funds

The Gebbers Farms workers have been raising funds and giving back to assist various organizations in Jamaica for several years

These include the Vineyard Town Golden Age Home in Kingston and the Hanbury Children’s Home in Mandeville, Manchester be staging its yearly fundraiser on June 17 at the Amphitheater, Sandy Springs Heritage Center in Atlanta Georgia

The fundraiser will take the form of “A Garden Soiree Evening of Elegance” with music and dancing to Atlanta’s favorite disco –D J Migraine, featuring saxophonist Aviary Dixon, who was the second-place winner in America’s Got Talent competition

ICF President is encouraging patrons to ware Elegant Derby Cocktail Vibrant summer colors Head-turning hats/fascinators, bold dresses, suspenders, stylish neck ties, and chic shoes

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In his address, the newly elected president of FOGS, Mr Ivan Foreman, urged continued support for various projects on the island He noted that the pandemic of three years ago severely impacted the organization’s fundraising ability but expressed confidence that the group will eventually surpass the pre-pandemic fundraising level

Patrons were treated to a night of great musical selections by Titanium Vibes and Wayne Armond, formerly of Chalice band However, in a surprised appearance, Jamaican celebrated artiste, Bunny Rose, stole the show as he had the crowd calling for more as he ended his musical tribute to outgoing President, Marie Buteau Host and Co-host of the gala, Attorney-atLaw, Marlon Hill, and Media Consultant, Sophia Nicholson, were at their best as they guided their guests through a night filled with surprises, a silent auction, prizes, and giveaways

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