Freedom Skatepark Foundation USA

Dear friends and family,

As many of you have seen or heard, Jamaica has been hit by the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, which was a category 5 when it made landfall. Entire communities like Content Gap in the Blue Mountains, have been washed away or left in ruins. Whole neighborhoods are submerged, and many families have lost everything they hold dear. The scale of destruction is overwhelming, and the need for aid is more urgent than ever.

In these moments of despair, hope and help are our strongest weapons. We are committed to providing immediate relief—distributing food, water, toiletries, and clothing directly to those stranded without essentials. We are also helping families who have lost their roofs by providing zinc and plywood so they can start rebuilding their homes and find shelter once again.

Our focus is on supporting our beloved Jamaica—particularly the communities around the Freedom Skatepark in Bull Bay, as well as St. Thomas, Content Gap. These are vibrant, tight-knit communities that are now facing unimaginable hardships. Many have lost their homes, their livelihoods, and their sense of security.

Jamaica needs all of our help—your help—more than ever. Your donation, no matter how small, can bring relief to someone in desperate need. If you’re unable to give financially, sharing this campaign to raise awareness can make a difference in reaching others who can help.

Our team members are all volunteers, 100% of donations will go to those in need. Freedom Skatepark Foundation USA is a registered 501c3, your donations are tax deductible.

Please join us in making a tangible impact. Together, we can bring hope, aid, and the promise of rebuilding to those who have lost everything. Any help at all is greatly appreciated.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Freedom Skatepark Foundation

USA & Jamaica Chapters

https://freedomskateparkja.org/

*Freedom Skatepark Back to School Fundraiser*

~By Project Manager Blake Burnett

Freedom Skatepark in 8 Miles Bull Bay has become my home, my family. Last year for my birthday I kept a fundraiser and I asked for your help to buy a few pairs of shoes for some of the kids in the community. The response was overwhelming!

So this year, I want to focus on a bigger issue. This year I'm asking for help to support 10 families with their child's education. Just know that even the smallest donation will go towards a lunch, bus fare, uniform, books, or school fees.

Every day I see bright kids from hardworking families on the road or at the park, when they should be at school. Oftentimes you come to find out that the cost is just too much to bear for this families. But no parent should have to decide between feeding their families and their child's education.

Love and respect to all those that continue to support our community and recognize that together we can make a change, we are making a change.