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HELP BUILD THE LARGEST, MOST POTENT MOVEMENT OF YOUNG JAMAICANS AND FRIENDS OF JAMAICA!

Our goal is to build an extensive network of young Jamaican professionals, students and friends of Jamaica who are interested in strongly impacting Jamaica. Become a member and be a part of the change you would like to see. Our members are our most valued asset and you can benefit from interacting with like-minded individuals.

Reasons to Join:

• JAMPACT is the perfect networking environment to connect with like-minded young professionals and friends of Jamaica who are serious about making positive change in our community.
• Excellent opportunity to give back to our homeland, Jamaica, and to the Jamaica Diaspora community.
• JAMPACT is a great place to exercise and hone your leadership and professional skills.

To Become A Member:

• Become an active volunteer in JAMPACT
• Fill out the Membership Form and Pay Dues:
  • $50.00 Professional
  • $30.00 Student

If you want to learn more about what we do before you decide to join, come to our next General Body Meeting held in and around New York City! Please see our events calendar for our next meeting date and a listing of other events.

See a list of current members now.

We need your support! In addition to the many ways you can contribute, you can simply help by making a donation. Your support can make a world of difference, no matter how small it seems.

• Contribute to a specific cause.
  • Provide supplies and infrastructure for our Model Basic Schools*
  • Help our teachers become certified by donating towards our Tuition Assistance (TAP) Program
• Make a general donation in an amount of your choosing to the organization.

VISIT our 'DONATE NOW' page and see the many ways you can contribute.

* See our Model Schools Needs Assessment for a list of needs specifically identified by our schools

JAMPACT's key initiatives and activities are primarily implemented through several committees. Each of these committees is currently recruiting members. To join any of the following JAMPACT committees, simply send your inquiry to the e-mail address provided:

Education Committee

Chairperson: Tassie Scarlett
Contact: education@jampact.org

Early childhood and teacher training are two crucial issues facing Jamaica's education system. Hence, JAMPACT's Education Committee has gravitated towards these two areas. Our goals are twofold: to provide financial support and maintain strong ties with institutions and persons representative of these two areas. This includes, among other things, promoting literacy, adopting basic schools in Jamaica and building a scholarship fund for students at various teachers colleges.

Fundraising Committee

Chairperson: Akelia Lawrence
Contact: fundraising@jampact.org

Fundraising is one of the many ways in which JAMPACT achieves its mission. Throughout the year a series of fundraisers are held to raise money for our core mission objectives including our Adopt-A-School program and other charitable initiatives as well as our various think-tank related initiatives. Our charitable activities support the development of our adopted basic schools, fund continuing education programs for basic schoolteachers and provide grants to select not-for-profit organizations in Jamaica.

Membership Committee

Chairperson: Georgia McCarthy
Contact: membership@jampact.org

JAMPACTs mission is to use our collective energies, intelligence and resources, to make positive contributions towards the improvement of social and economic conditions in Jamaica. In order to do this, we need a diverse membership. The Membership Committee of JAMPACT will recruit, retain and engage members through the planning and implementation of socially progressive activities year round.

• Recruit new members.
• To increase the awareness of and strengthen the image of JAMPACT in the Jamaican community.
• To communicate the accomplishments of the organization to the greater community.
• Promote and support the overall goals of the organization
• Promote relationship building amongst the JAMPACT membership

Think Tank Committee

Chairperson: Not available at the moment
Contact: thinktank@jampact.org

One of JAMPACT's goals is to contribute to the ongoing public debate on critical issues facing Jamaica. The Think Tank Committee facilitates this debate by researching current topics of relevance to Jamaica, and organizing various panels and forums for discussing these issues. The current dialogue will focus on ways to achieve solutions to the many problems facing Jamaica today.

Communications Committee

Chairperson: Yannique Coleman
Contact: communications@jampact.org

The goal of the Communications Committee is to manage the public relations and marketing activities of the organization. As such, the Committee expects to work closely with the other committees in assisting and guiding with the promotion of their programs and events. The committeeÂ’s work includes the following key areas:

• Recruit new members.
• Brand development
• JAMPACT website development & maintenance
• Draft and design JAMPACT Newsletter
• Social networking

Looking for a way to give back? Always wondered how you may use your skills set for good, while improving on them?

JAMPACT hosts a range of events (fundraisers, forums, mixers, outings) throughout the year in which you have an opportunity to take part and lend your time and support. Your help is always welcomed. Ask us how YOU can contribute. Email us at volunteer@jampact.org for more details.

Below are some of the many ways you can serve:

Ongoing Volunteer Needs

Administrative	Operational
Database Management E-Newsletter Publication Social Networking Web Management Graphic Design Public Relations Volunteer Coordination	Program Development Community Outreach Member Recruitment Special Events Planning Forums/Panel Discussions Planning Social Events Planning Special Activities Planning Grant Writing Fundraising (Other)

Current Special Projects

Project Name	Description
Annual School Supply & Toy Drive:	Every year JAMPACT organizes a school supply and toy drive that actively engages the New York community in providing tangible support to Jamaica. The drive allows individuals to donate various school supplies and age-appropriate toys to our adopted basic schools' children , along with financial donations.
Annual Christmas Treat in Jamaica:	Our adopted school children, their families and teachers are treated to a festive holiday party by JAMPACT, and United for Jamaica. Members traveling to Jamaica during the holiday season also participate in the treat.
Annual Community Service Trip to Jamaica:	This trip provides an opportunity for members and friends to directly connect with those we serve in Jamaica.

We have made it easy for our members to pay their dues online. Our dues help to sustain the administration of the organization and to continue the service to our community.

To pay membership fees, please click here.

For more information on membership fees, please click here.