HHF Updates

HURRICANE IVAN RELIEF EFFORT ESTABLISHED

Hanover, Jamaica, September 11, 2004 – As a result of the devastating effects of Hurricane Ivan on the Caribbean nation of Jamaica, a relief effort has been initiated by the Hanover Homecoming Foundation based in New York.  Jamaica experienced a direct hit by Hurricane Ivan late Friday Evening and as a result, suffered severe damages to personal property, livestock, produce and life.  It is with a very humble hearts that we reach out to kind souls throughout the U.S. for assistance for our fellow Jamaicans in our small island State of Jamaica. Jamaica has been seriously affected by Hurricane Ivan and needs as much help as possible.  Therefore, the HHF seeks kind assistance and donations not only for the Parish of Hanover but rather, for our entire Island home of Jamaica.

The following items are being requested:  Flashlights, batteries, Candles, Matches, Cots, tents, tarps, beds and mattresses, ropes and plastic sheeting,  Non-perishable foods including canned foods and dried foods, Drinking Water or water tablets,  Monetary Donations (checks/money order), Clothing, bed linen, women, men and children underwear and socks,  Transportation of goods to Jamaica,  Power tools, shovels, picks, axes and gloves,  Medical supplies, 10 Watt Generators for hospitals etc. Items can be dropped off or shipped to the following locations: Jamaica Hurricane Relief C/o Marcia’s Cafe 3750 N State Road 7 Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33319   Jamaica Hurricane Relief C/o Jamaica Grill 321 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn New York 11216-1252  All shipments must be boxed in accordance with shipping standards and include an inventory with quantities of items and values.  Monetary contributions in the form of checks or money order must be made payable to Hanover Homecoming Foundation Inc and in the memo section note “Hurricane Relief Fund” and mail to Hanover Homecoming Foundation, 469 Walden Street, Westbury, New York 11590.  A Team from the Foundation will be going down to Jamaica to distribute these items to affected Parishes.  For additional information on the relief effort, please contact Dawn Skeete (NY) at (561) 850-8477 or via email hanoverjamaica@hotmail.com or Shereece Connolly (FL) at (954) 762-3193 or via email at sconnolly@yardvibz.com or log on to www.hanoverjamaica.org .  Additional Contacts: Tony Powell (Washington DC) 202-531-1100 Andrea Hudson (Virginia) 804-691-2500 Cleve Campbell (New Jersey) 973-672-4761 Hyacinth Spence (New York) 718-756-7575