Hurricane Melissa Relief
When Hurricane Melissa struck, we were there. Our relief program provided emergency support to families affected by the storm, helping them survive and rebuild.
100+
Families Assisted
24hr
Response Time
100%
To Relief Efforts
Ongoing
Recovery Support
Our Response Timeline
From the moment a storm hits to full recovery.
0-24 Hours
Emergency Response
Assess damage, identify most vulnerable families, begin distributing emergency water and food supplies.
1-7 Days
Stabilization
Distribute tarps and emergency shelter materials, provide hot meals, ensure families have basic necessities.
1-4 Weeks
Recovery Begins
Begin repairs on damaged homes, provide building materials, coordinate volunteer work crews.
Ongoing
Long-term Support
Continue rebuilding efforts, provide emotional support, help families return to normalcy.
Hurricane Melissa Relief Distribution
Our team on the ground distributing emergency supplies to affected families.
The Ann Hewan Foundation distributing emergency supplies to families affected by Hurricane Melissa.
The Reality
Jamaica lies in the hurricane belt, and communities like Goodwill and surrounding communities are particularly vulnerable. When hurricanes strike, they can destroy homes, crops, and livelihoods in hours.
Families who were already struggling find themselves without shelter, food, or clean water. Recovery can take months or even years, and many never fully rebuild.
Our Response
Because we're rooted in the community, we can respond immediately when disaster strikes. We know who is most vulnerable and can reach them quickly with the help they need.
Our relief efforts are comprehensive: from immediate emergency supplies to long-term rebuilding support. We don't leave until families are back on their feet.
How We Help
Comprehensive support from emergency response to full recovery.
Emergency Food & Water
Immediately after a storm, we distribute clean water, non-perishable food, and hot meals to affected families.
Shelter Supplies
We provide tarps, roofing materials, and emergency shelter supplies to protect families whose homes were damaged.
Rebuilding Assistance
We help families repair and rebuild their homes, providing materials and connecting them with skilled volunteers.
Long-term Recovery
Our support doesn't end when the immediate crisis passes. We stay with families through their full recovery journey.
Emergency Relief Fund
Your donation to our emergency relief fund allows us to respond immediately when disaster strikes. We maintain supplies and resources ready to deploy at a moment's notice.
Be Ready to Help
Hurricane season runs from June to November. Your support now ensures we're ready to respond when families need us most.