Jamaica

Many vacation in Jamaica or elsewhere in the Caribbean for the beauty and tranquility found throughout the region. However, the best part by far is the people! Kind, warm, and welcoming.

Lost in the charm and hospitality is the need. 

Jamaica’s real GDP has grown at an annual average of only 0.8% from 1990 to 2019—below the Latin America and Caribbean regional average of 2.7%.**

In Jamaica, the percentage of the population living below the official poverty line was 19.3% in 2017* & 21% in 2020**.

This leaves many young boys alone and vulnerable to gangs and desperation.

According to the WorldBank, Strengthening social safety nets is crucial for protecting vulnerable populations during crises. **

"One of Jamaica's biggest assets is its youth, and unlocking their potential is key to the country's economic future." **

This is where the Boy's Home of Mt Pleasant comes in. We will provide shelter and care to the young boys who need it most. 

Project Updates

Phase 1
Work Has Begun!

Thank you to all of our Phase 1 donors! We would not be where we are without your love and support! We've finished our first phase fund raising to build the infrastructure necessary to support the Boy's Home! This includes driveway, utilities and foundational needs. We are now raising funds to move forward with Phase 2!
Our Phase 1 Progress is detailed in pictures here.
This photo shows the site preparation in Spring 2025.
 
Please join us today! 

Support Structure

FINALLY!! We can see some key support structures being built! The construction teams are hard at work preparing and building key components in advance of the main facility building. 

We are excited to share some of these images with you as we move forward to change lives in the youth of Jamaica! 


We Have Power!

Power is onsite! Utilities are being installed in preparation for Phase 2.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates!

Please join us today! 

Phase 2

We are excited to announce that we are actively seeking new donors and other non-profits to come alongside to help us achieve our goal! This main construction phase will require an additional $250,000 USD to complete before moving to the Phase 3 operational stage.  

Join us as we build a special future for the Mt Pleasant boys! We need your support! Together we will change the world!  

Let's Go!

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* Source: MARIA EMILIA CUCAGNA & SUZETTE JOHNSON World Bank blogs.worldbank.org/latinamerica/return-paradise-poverty-perspective-jamaicas-covid-19-recovery-response NOVEMBER 17, 2020
**Source: Roy Katayama, Jonathan Lain, Assel Paju, Eliana Rubiano-Matulevich https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/opendata/jamaica-s-poverty-rollercoaster--harnessing-data-to-break-the-cy January 13, 2025