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RJRGLEANER hurricane recovery assistance heads to Clarendon

Published:Friday | July 19, 2024 | 12:08 AM
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Several houses in Portland Cottage, Clarendon are still flooded and have damage to their roofs following the passage of Hurricane Beryl
Nathaniel Stewart
Several houses in Portland Cottage, Clarendon are still flooded and have damage to their roofs following the passage of Hurricane Beryl
Alma Banton of Rocky Point, Clarendon, was almost in tears as she stood in ankle-deep water to explain the damage to her house, which collapsed during the passage of Hurricane Beryl two weeks ago.
Nathaniel Stewart/Photographer
Alma Banton of Rocky Point, Clarendon, was almost in tears as she stood in ankle-deep water to explain the damage to her house, which collapsed during the passage of Hurricane Beryl two weeks ago.
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Following the successful distribution of hundreds of care packages, meals, water, in addition to providing access to charging ports for devices in St Elizabeth last Sunday, the RJRGLEANER Group next heads to Clarendon on Sunday, July 21 to provide some assistance to those in that parish.

The support of staff, corporate entities, and ordinary Jamaicans will be crucial in achieving this goal. The RJRGLEANER Communications Group aims to replicate this impact in Clarendon, providing much-needed aid to those affected by Hurricane Beryl. Donations of cash, non-perishable food items, water, drinks, and other essential supplies are needed. This is the second leg of the group’s response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl and the ongoing difficulties faced by thousands of Jamaicans in the most severely impacted communities.

Drop-off Locations

- RJRGLEANER Headquarters, 32 Lyndhurst Road, St Andrew

- The Gleaner, 7 North Street, Kingston

Cash Donations

- Electronic transfers or direct deposits can be made to the ‘elevision Jamaica/Change a Life’ Savings Account, Number 1-0-8-2-2-9-4-5 at Bank of Nova Scotia, New Kingston Branch.

The initiative will be complemented by a live presentation of the radio programme ‘That’s A Rap’ broadcast on Radio Jamaica 94FM and Power 106FM, providing updates from residents and key stakeholders.

To date, the initiative has impacted over 400 households in St Elizabeth, ranging from hot meals, general packages, packages for students in need to special care packages for women and girls complete with food and sanitary items.

Group Senior Executive for Corporate and External Affairs at the RJRGLEANER Communications Group, Gary Allen, noted that, “a lot more help is needed for the people badly affected by the hurricane. Simple, everyday items to help people get by with some dignity and sustenance is what we are seeking the help of individuals and corporate entities to support, he said. He noted further that,’our people need a little hope that they can get through this crisis; they need to start seeing a way to pick up the pieces; they cannot even think about that if they and their children and the elderly are hot, dehydrated, hungry and frustrated. Help us or any other group trying to make a difference by donating today”.

Join the effort to support our fellow Jamaicans in Clarendon as we work together to bring relief and hope to those affected by Hurricane Beryl. We are doing this in Clarendon this week because in the words of one recent recipient in St. Elizabeth, “Unno mek we feel wanted!”