FOJ Newsletter June 27, 2021

Monthly Meeting: Sunday, June 27th at 12:00 PM EST

The Board of Directors hold regular virtual meetings and everyone is welcome. The next meeting has been set for June 27th, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. All meetings are held over conference call via Zoom.

All are invited to participate! Email the President ([email protected] or [email protected]) so we can welcome you and provide an agenda.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4218673082?pwd=RWlxN1hpSmJxRmFQYkVvaGdLV3BXZz09

Meeting ID: 421 867 3082
Passcode: X4h9aF

***Apologies in the late notice***

Introducing FOJ Domestic Grants

FOJ is interested in helping you engage in the Peace Corps Third Goal: to help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans. We are offering small grant opportunities to support you in introducing the people and culture of Jamaica to your home community. Think reggae hour on local radio, a Zoom slideshow with a classroom or a community cooking lesson

For more information please see the Application link:
https://forms.gle/i1QtSQTt3dhq6njy8

FOJ Grants

New Applications:

Accepting applications for new grants – please reach out to your communities or organizations that could benefit and email us.
[email protected]

Gift a Membership

Do you know someone with a connection to Jamaica that would like to build a bright future for its people? Give a gift membership today, and FOJ will take care of the rest.

Click here to access the gift form. Put the name and email address of the person who will receive the gift membership in the “In Honor Of” field at Step #4. FOJ will create an account for the gift recipient and send them a welcome message.

More Ways to Give

General Fund

It only takes a few moments to make a one-time donation to our General Fund

Visit The Store

Represent Peace Corps and support FOJ with these items from our Zazzle store.

We also welcome your suggestions on items and designs.

Amazon Smile

Support FOJ when you shop online! Our code is smile.amazon.com/ch/35-2560337

COVID-19

Friends of Jamaica is deeply concerned about the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic both on the country of Jamaica and the Peace Corps volunteers that have, and that will serve on the island. During this unprecedented challenge, we remain committed to continuing our mission and will continue to provide support to important projects led by Jamaican nationals, but will also help returned and evacuated Peace Corps Volunteers carry out Peace Corps’ third goal until in country service resumes.

All memberships and donations made during this time will support these projects, but also provide a venue for volunteers to stay involved during this global crisis.

Renew or Upgrade Your Membership

Current Membership Stats:
66 active, 112 expired members (please renew your membership)

We offer multiple plans, so you can give at the level that’s right for you.

• $500: Marley Circle
• $250: Grand Market
• $100: Sunday Dinner
• $50: Box Lunch
• $30: Patty and Coco
• $15: Bun and Cheese

Memberships may be renewed manually or automatically each year. Payment may be made online through the NPCA’s web portal, or by check mailed to 523 Tennessee Ave NE Washington, DC 20002. Questions? Contact our Membership Director.

Donate to the Will Thornton Fund

We started the Will Thornton Fund in August of 2018 to honor his memory by providing educational support to kids at the S.O.S Children’s Village where Will served as a volunteer.

Click here to give to the Will Thornton Fund

About us

President: Benjee Cascio, Vice President: John Riley Barnacastle, Secretary: David Pruitt, Treasurer: Alicia Stern, Communications: Indi Mclymont, Grants: Adam Rhoads, Membership: Chris Robinson, Newsletter: Claire Bourseleth, At-Large: Ethan Ellestad, Kenneth Lim, Cudjoe Bennett, Claire Bourseleth, David Pruitt and David Ingleman.

www.servejamaica.org

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