<div><strong>About This Campaign﻿</strong>
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<div>My name is<strong> </strong>Kirshie (Hershey with a K), and my family is banding together to support our loved ones in St. Thomas, Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa heavily impacted their food supply. Many other households in the parish were also affected, and if the campaign grows, we hope to help them too.
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<div>My aunt and uncle shared that every fruit tree and provision in their yard is gone, a reality many people in the parish are facing. While rebuilding will take time, our<strong> </strong>immediate goal is to provide monthly food boxes filled with essentials to help our family through recovery until they can grow, harvest, and stabilize again.
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<div><strong>Transparency &amp; Background</strong>
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<div>I was born in Antigua and Barbuda and have strong family ties in Jamaica. All funds raised will go directly toward food boxes and basic supplies, sourced locally when possible, and covering transportation costs to ensure our family receives them safely.
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<div><strong>What the Donations Will Do</strong>
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<div>Each box will include essentials like:
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<div>Rice and flour
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<div>Tinned goods
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<div>Oil
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<div>Toiletries
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<div>Other basic supplies
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<div>Each box will be filled with love and essentials to support daily life, from food staples to small comfort items that make recovery a little easier.
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<div><strong>Our Goal</strong>
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<div>We’re starting with a goal of <strong>$5,000 USD </strong>to provide food boxes and basic supplies for our family as they recover from Hurricane Melissa. We’ll source items locally whenever possible to support the community economy and ensure all donations go directly toward supplies and transportation.
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<div><strong>Why “Jah Make Ya”</strong>
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<div>The name and video come from my brother,<strong> Kenne Blessin</strong>’s<strong> </strong>song, <strong>Jah Make Ya,</strong> a playful twist on the name Jamaica. It’s a reminder that even in the face of devastation, we can rise, rebuild, and keep moving forward together. The Jamaican flag is a symbol of strength, unity, and hope, reflecting the spirit of our family and community as we work to recover and restore what was lost.
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<div><strong>How You Can Help</strong>
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<div>Whether you share this page or give $5, $50, or more, every contribution helps restore hope and nourishment to our family in St. Thomas.
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<div>From our hearts to yours, thank you for believing in Jamaica, in Jah’s provision, and in the power of community love.
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<div>With love,
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<div>Kirshie
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Jah Make Ya: Helping Kirshie’s Family in St. Thomas, Jamaica

Jah Make Ya: Helping Kirshie’s Family in St. Thomas, Jamaica

Still $3,550 to go. Help us build momentum.