The people of Jamaica are facing immense hardship following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa. Here in the Diocese of York, we have parishioners who were born in Jamaica or have Jamaican heritage living and working in our communities. They are asking how we can respond through prayer and practical support.
Pray for Jamaica and the Caribbean
You can find a prayer resource from the Diocese of Southwark here – Prayers for the people of Jamaica and the Caribbean – The Diocese of Southwark
Give to Relief Efforts
The Church of England is part of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, which has shared details of how member churches are responding and provided a secure link for donations: Responding to Hurricane Melissa – CTBI
Other trusted ways to give include:
- The Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/
- The Jamaican National Bank – https://www.jnb.com/
- Windrush National Organisations – http://www.windrushnationalorganisation.com
Many dioceses are already working with local partners. In Croydon, the Croydon BME Forum is collecting physical donations and sending them to Jamaica. You can help by purchasing items from their Amazon wishlist: Jamaica – cbmeforum
Whatever you can give – whether prayer, money or goods – will make a real difference and will be received with gratitude.
Yvonne Bowling, Co-Chair for Racial Justice, Diocese of York
