Official Government Pages/ Resources
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HAITI:
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Government of Haiti: https://communication.gouv.ht/communiques/le-gouvernement-pleinement-mobilise-a-la-suite-du-passage-de-louragan-melissa/
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Haiti: Relief Web: https://reliefweb.int/country/hti#updates
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JAMAICA:
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Government of Jamaica: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/donate
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Jamaica: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston, Jamaica - priority needs list: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/needs
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CUBA:
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Government of Cuba: https://prensadelpresidente.gob.do/tag/huracan-melissa/
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Donate $ to Credible and Established Organizations
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Caribbean American Cultural Arts Foundation-Click Here
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Government of Jamaica Relief Fund: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
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US Caribbean Strong Relief Fund: http://www.sflcaribbeanstrong.org/
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The Miami Foundation: https://miami.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3596
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Global Empowerment Mission: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org
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Give Directly: https://www.givedirectly.org/hurricanemelissa/?ref=home
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Food For The Poor JA: https://www.foodforthepoor.org
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American Friends of Jamaica: https://theafj.org/disaster-relief/
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World Central Kitchen: (working with Jamaican chefs and restaurants to prepare meals): https://www.wck.org
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United Way of Jamaica: https://www.unitedwayofjamaica.org/donate/
Mental Health Services + Support
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Restored Hope Mental Health Relief Fund - Jamaica GoFundMe
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Organized by Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Restored Hope Counseling Center and the Caribbean Mental Health Summit. The funds raised will directly support efforts such as:
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Replacement/repairs of laptops and tablets for telehealth and documentation
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Therapy notebooks, pens, and clipboards for sessions and group work
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Lanterns, lamps, and flashlights for clinics without power
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Generators and solar power banks to sustain operations and safely store medication
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Cleaning and sanitation supplies to keep clinics functional
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Lockboxes and waterproof folders to protect confidential records
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Repairs for damaged clinic buildings and offices
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Therapy materials (journals, art supplies, play-therapy tools for children)
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Transportation and fuel assistance for clinicians reaching high-need areas
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Education Focused Efforts: Supporting Children on the Ground
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Give to Jamaica: https://givetojamaica.com/organizations/
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One Love Drive: Organized by Dr. Renee Rattray, this is a community-powered movement dedicated to rebuilding safe, joyful schools for Jamaica’s children.