Disaster Relief Fund
The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund provides critical support when natural or humanitarian disasters impact communities across Jamaica. Your donation plays a crucial role in supporting individuals and communities before, during, and after disasters.
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Org Type:
Charity
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Org Size:
10 to 20
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Years of Operation:
43
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Use of Funds: The American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Disaster Relief Fund provides critical support when natural or humanitarian disasters impact communities across Jamaica. Your donation plays a crucial role in supporting individuals and communities before, during, and after disasters.
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Parish(s): Kingston, St. Andrew, Portland, St. Thomas, St. Catherine, St. Mary, St. Ann, Manchester, Clarendon, Hanover, Westmoreland, St. James, Trelawny, St. Elizabeth
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Address:
1697 Broadway, Suite 501, New York, NY 10019
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Tax Registration Number:
US Tax ID: 13-3115102
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Website:
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Phone
212-265-2550 -
Email
info@theafj.org -
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Mission/Impact Statement
The American Friends of Jamaica is a not-for-profit 501c3 organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives working to improve the lives of Jamaicans through systemic development in the areas of education, health care and economic development.
Priority Needs
Raising US$1 million to provide responsive support to individuals and communities in Jamaica that will be impacted by Hurricane Melissa.
Key Services or Activities
Improve the lives of Jamaicans through systemic development in the areas of education, health care and economic development.
Governance
Board of Directors: Wendy Hart (President), Ambassador Sue M. Cobb, Ret. (President Emeritus), Ambassador Brenda Johnson, Ret. (President Emeritus), Chris Ohrstrom (Treasurer), Sarah Hsia (Secretary), Ambassador Pamela E. Bridgewater, Ret., Ambassador N. Nick Perry, Paula Campbell Roberts, Barron Channer, Glenn Creamer, Denise Dubuque, Pat Falkenberg, Radford W Klotz, Monica Ladd, Keith Levy, Kathleen Newman
