Educational Assistance Program, supporting two rural schools in Jamaica. Organized and managed by Friends of Jamaica Seattle

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