We are reaching out to our guests who have stayed with us at Dreamtime Villa in the past and who loved the team, the home and all Jamaica has to offer.
Hurricane Melissa destroyed the homes of Valentino and of all the Dreamtime Villa staff last week. They have no shelter and they have lost almost all of their personal possessions. With your help we are going to restore their homes as quickly as we can so that he and the team can rebuild their lives.
To donate, just click the link to my fundraiser below:
It would also really help if you could share my fundraiser link with everyone you know. The more eyes on my fundraiser, the better!
As you know Valentino is the Dreamtime butler - a villa in Jamaica which we built in 2014. It has become one of Jamaica's most popular homes through the efforts of Valentino and his team. Valentino is our most valued employee and in the last 12 years he has become part of our family.
Valentino will receive everything you pledge and he will re-distribute to the team to help with rebuilding homes and keeping the staff in good health and spirit. This will include repairs to home homes, some essential furniture and contents, purchase of food and medical supplies where required.
Feel free to write to me for any confirmation or update on the situation in Jamaica. 100% of all money received will be given to Valentino and his team to repair homes and make them safe. I appreciate all of your support! I wouldn’t be able to accomplish this without your help. Many of you also have Valentino's personal contact, so please also reach out to him
I have added a personal account from Valentino describing his experience of being in the middle of Melissa’s fury. It’s an amazing read.
For clarity funds will be collected to the bank account in USA of Valentino's brother-in-law named Owayne Owens as Valentino does not have an account here in USA. Owayne is a co-administrator of this fundraiser. He will immediately then transfer 100% by wire transfer of the fundraiser's proceeds to Valentino's personal bank account in Jamaica.
All the very best and thank you for your support.
Lisa Clarke - Jamaican Treasures
Organizer and beneficiary
Owayne Owens
Beneficiary