White House is a small fishing town on the coast of Westmoreland, Jamaica. It was one of the many little towns devastated by Hurricane Melissa. We know aid will eventually reach each area affected, and we are so grateful for the international support. But we also know this aid can take some time to reach each little family affected. White House has a very special place in my heart, since the community has embraced my family and I since I was a child. Our history in the area gives us direct access to individuals who have lost everything. We are hoping with your help to quickly raise funds to help them. Many have lost their entire homes, their small plot of land destroyed, and now there is also a shortage of food in the area.

Many of you reached out to me and my family knowing we have direct ties to the area. Please know that 100% of the funds raised will be given directly to the people we know in White House.

We will be helping 8-10 families who have been employed at our vacation house in White House for 13 years. We have been in touch with the families by phone and in person and are assessing each need in order to give them the funds directly and also to help purchase materials and goods. We will be keeping receipts, taking pictures, and sending out updates.

The funds will be used to meet each family's needs i.e. generators, cooking gas, solar lights, food, windows, doors, furniture, roofing materials, bedding, toiletries, repurchase of livestock lost, basic necessities etc.

We will be transferring the funds to our family in Jamaica who are working with us to purchase the supplies and items needed as well as giving the families the money they need.

The needs are overwhelming but together we are making a difference.

Thank you for helping.