In Jamaica, the percentage of the population living below the official poverty line was 19.3% in 2017.
Jamaica’s real GDP is expected to decrease 9% in 2020.
Many people who may have recently escaped poverty could be forced back below the poverty line by COVID-19 and its economic impacts.*
This leaves many young boys alone and vulnerable to gangs and desperation.
This Boy's Home will provide shelter and care to the young boys who need it most.
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!
Please join us today!
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!
* Source: MARIA EMILIA CUCAGNA & SUZETTE JOHNSON World Bank blogs.worldbank.org/latinamerica/return-paradise-poverty-perspective-jamaicas-covid-19-recovery-response NOVEMBER 17, 2020