JN mobilises Melissa relief for Jamaicans

While Hurricane Melissa was unleashing its fury across sections of Jamaica yesterday, the Jamaica National Group (JN Group) sprang into action, activating its ISupportJamaica Fund to support urgent recovery and rebuilding efforts once the storm subsides.

The ISupportJamaica Fund, managed by the JN Foundation, will allow Jamaicans at home and abroad to contribute directly to relief operations. The initiative, an offshoot of ISupportJamaica.com launched in 2013, has long been a trusted avenue for disaster support and community rebuilding.

Paulette Simpson, executive for corporate affairs and public policy at The Jamaica National Group, appealed to Jamaicans, home and abroad, to donate so that first responders can jump immediately into providing comfort for those in need as soon as it is safe.

A category 5 hurricane, Melissa is the strongest hurricane to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

"We invite you make monetary donations to the ISupportJamaica Fund, which is managed by JN Foundation via JN Bank, JN Money," Simpson said.

JN Group said funds collected will go toward assisting children's homes, early childhood institutions, homes for the elderly, healthcare facilities, and registered community groups operating in the most severely affected areas.

"The Jamaica National Group remains intimately connected to Jamaicans across all Diaspora markets and so we have sprung into action to assist Jamaica with recovering quickly and recovering robustly," Simpson said.