2. 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.
3. 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
4. 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
5. 2008- this school was
chosen as a center of
Excellence
2009 CXC Pass -98%
6. 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.
7. 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
8. However, many of the
students come to school
hungry
Chronic hunger can be
mistaken for learning
disabilities and
behavioral disorders
9. 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
10. $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.
11. 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
12. 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.
13. Your gifts and Support our annual
donations will help us fundraising events in May
and October
to impact the lives of
school children across
the island of Jamaica
Donate through your
employee giving
program, and
14. 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
Contact
Friends of Jamaica Seattle
15704 NE 1st Street
Bellevue, WA 98008
(425) 641-1438