HURRICANE MELISSA
RELIEF EFFORTS
In October 2025, Hurricane Melissa has left catastrophic devastation in the Caribbean.
Here’s how you can help below!
Updated: Saturday 15th November, 2025 | 8:30 am
GENERAL RELIEF RESOURCES/INFO
The fastest way to help is cash to vetted orgs. Shipping unsolicited goods can clog supply chains. Before you give, check groups on Charity Navigator or BBB Wise Giving Alliance. If you’re in NYC, follow the NY Attorney General’s “Give Smart” guidance and report scams.
1. Official Government Pages/ Resources
HAITI:
Government of Haiti: https://communication.gouv.ht/communiques/le-gouvernement-pleinement-mobilise-a-la-suite-du-passage-de-louragan-melissa/
Haiti: Relief Web: https://reliefweb.int/country/hti#updates
JAMAICA:
Government of Jamaica: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/donate
Jamaica: Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston Jamaica - priority needs list: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/needs
CUBA:
Government of Cuba: https://prensadelpresidente.gob.do/tag/huracan-melissa/
2. Donate $ to Credible and Established Organizations
Government of Jamaica Relief Fund: https://supportjamaica.gov.jm/
US Caribbean Strong Relief Fund: http://www.sflcaribbeanstrong.org/
The Miami Foundation: https://miami.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3596
Global Empowerment Mission: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org
Give Directly: https://www.givedirectly.org/hurricanemelissa/?ref=home
Food For The Poor JA: https://www.foodforthepoor.org
American Friends of Jamaica: https://theafj.org/disaster-relief/
World Central Kitchen: (working with Jamaican chefs and restaurants to prepare meals): https://www.wck.org
United Way of Jamaica: https://www.unitedwayofjamaica.org/donate/
Give to Jamaica: https://givetojamaica.com/
3. Education Focused Efforts: Supporting Children on the Ground
AFUWI: The American Foundation of the University of the West Indies: https://www.afuwi.org/
One Love Drive: Organized by Dr. Renee Rattray, this is a community-powered movement dedicated to rebuilding safe, joyful schools for Jamaica’s children.
4. Mental Health Services + Support
Restored Hope Mental Health Relief Fund - Jamaica GoFundMe
Organized by Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Restored Hope Counseling Center and the Caribbean Mental Health Summit.
NEW YORK CITY-BASED RELIEF RESOURCES/INFO
Updated: Thursday 30th October, 2025 | 3:30 pm
JAHJAH Foundation (Bronx) drop-off site for hygiene/first-aid/essentials; open during shop hours: https://jahjahfoundation.org/donate/
FLORIDA-BASED RELIEF RESOURCES/INFO
Updated: Thursday 30th October, 2025 | 2:15 pm
1. DONATE to Credible Organizations
US Caribbean Strong Relief Fund: http://www.sflcaribbeanstrong.org/
The Miami Foundation: https://miami.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=3596
Global Empowerment Mission: https://www.globalempowermentmission.org
2. PURCHASE and/or DELIVER Relief Items
Caribbean Strong Relief supply link: https://a.co/bpiElRB
Items needed include tarps, generators, canned foods, hygiene kits, and more. Remember, no used clothing or linen! 🌟🌴🙌
3. VOLUNTEER your TIME to pack Relief Items
Volunteer hours at the GEM Warehouse in Doral, Florida to assemble family necessity kits.
Address 1850 NW 84th Ave #100, Doral FL 33126
Volunteers should sign up here: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/447611yit
Visit: sflcaribbeanstrong.org for all links and information #CaribbeanStrong
#HurricaneMelissa
