Supporting rural communities in Trelawny & St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

Martha Brae, Granville to Bunkers Hill and Elderslie & Jointwood

When Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, it left behind more than just physical destruction - it disrupted lives, livelihoods, and hope across several small, close-knit communities.

Creative Force Toronto, a grassroots initiative rooted in empowerment and healing, is launching the Hurricane Melissa Relief Fund to support families most affected in Trelawny and St. Elizabeth - particularly in the rural and hillside areas that are often the last to receive help.

Why This Fund Matters

While major towns begin to receive assistance, many families in Martha Brae, Granville, Bunkers Hill, Elderslie, Jointwood and surrounding areas continue to wait.

These are farming and working-class communities filled with elders, children, and small business owners whose homes and livelihoods have been deeply impacted.

Your support will help us provide:

-Building & repair supplies: zinc, lumber, nails, tarpaulin, tools

-Essential food packages: rice, flour, tinned goods, cooking oil, water

-Medical & hygiene kits: first aid, soaps, sanitary pads, wipes

-School & stationary supplies: books, backpacks, pencils, uniforms

-Basic tools & essentials for families rebuilding

**Our focus is to make sure relief reaches the heart of the communities, not just the main roads**

Community-Led Coordination

We are working to coordinate efforts with local community leadership, to help identify and reach the most affected families.

The community leadership will provide valuable insight into community needs and ensure transparent distribution of aid.

Together, we’re building a trusted, community-led relief network guided by the people who know the ground realities best.

Phase 2: Targeting Underserved Communities

While official relief efforts are already underway in larger towns, smaller and more remote communities often have to wait longer for aid.

Creative Force’s fund is designed to fill this gap:

1) Delivering essential food, water, medical, and hygiene supplies to families in rural and hillside areas

2) Providing basic building materials and tools to help families repair their homes

3) Ensuring children receive school and stationary supplies

Phase 2 will take a bit more time to organize - including fundraising, sourcing supplies locally, and coordinating with trusted community leaders - but it’s designed for a meaningful and targeted impact where it’s needed most.

By focusing on these underserved communities, we ensure that no family is forgotten in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

How You Can Help

Every contribution - big or small - makes a real difference.

You can help by:

-Donating directly to this fund

-Sharing the campaign with your network

-Partnering with Creative Force to collect supplies locally

With your support, Creative Force Toronto will deliver tangible relief and hope to communities that are too often overlooked.

Let’s rebuild lives, homes, and hope — one family at a time.

Goal: $20,000 CAD

Your donations will help provide emergency relief and rebuilding support for up to 60–80 families across both parishes.

Estimated Allocation:

Building materials – $6,000

Food supplies – $4,000

Medical & hygiene kits – $2,000

️ School & stationary – $1,000

Transportation & distribution – $2,000

Community coordination – $2,000

Emergency reserve / farm recovery – $3,000

This goal allows us to make a meaningful and transparent impact — and if we surpass it, all additional funds will go toward long-term rebuilding and livelihood restoration.

Together, we can remind our people that they are not forgotten.

Thank you for standing with the communities of Trelawny and St. Elizabeth.

Creative Force Toronto

The founder of Creative Force Toronto was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, with family roots across Granville, Bunkers Hill, and St. Elizabeth. These deep connections inspire our mission to bring relief and support to the communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

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