Hurricane Melissa’s Impact on Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has left a profound trail of destruction across Jamaica. Homes have been damaged or destroyed, roads and community infrastructure have been severely compromised, and many families are now facing displacement, loss of income, and significant uncertainty about the future.

Entire neighborhoods are working to recover basic stability. Communities that were already operating with limited resources are now dealing with increased vulnerability, including challenges related to food security, shelter, access to medical care, and the ability to return to school and work.

How the OTR Community Is Responding

The On The Rise (OTR) Community has launched the Help-Jamaica Rise Campaign to provide targeted support to those most affected by Hurricane Melissa. Working through community-focused partners and grassroots networks, this initiative is designed to deliver:

• Emergency relief support, including food, water, and basic supplies
• Assistance for temporary shelter and safe living conditions
• Support for rebuilding homes, small businesses, and community facilities
• Longer-term recovery initiatives to help families regain economic stability

This campaign is structured to ensure that resources are directed where they can generate the greatest impact, with an emphasis on accountability, transparency, and community empowerment.

Your Role in Helping Jamaica Rise

In moments like this, collective action is critical. Your contribution—regardless of size—enables the OTR Community to respond more effectively and more rapidly. By donating to the Help-Jamaica Rise Campaign, you are:

• Providing immediate relief to families in crisis
• Supporting the restoration of essential community services
• Investing in sustainable recovery and long-term resilience

We are calling on individuals, organizations, and partners who believe in community-driven solutions to stand with Jamaica during this challenging period.

Call to Action: Donate to the Help-Jamaica Rise Fund

Now is the time to demonstrate practical compassion and solidarity. We invite you to support the OTR Community Help-Jamaica Rise Campaign by making a one-time or recurring donation.

Your generosity will help transform devastation into a pathway for renewal and progress. Together, we can help Jamaica move from crisis to recovery and, ultimately, to resilience and prosperity.

Donate Now – Help Jamaica Rise

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