The Black African Employee Resource Group (BA-ERG) is pleased to launch Donate to Jamaica Hurricane Relief: One Love. This relief drive will run from November 26 to December 12.
Jamaica was hit by a category five hurricane a few weeks ago. Hurricane Melissa created a humanitarian crisis, taking lives, destroying the Island's lush vegetation, homes, and institutions. Melissa left catastrophic destruction across Western parishes that will take many years to replenish and repair. BA-ERG is asking for your donations.
Please give — no donation is too small.
Donation Needs
- Shelter - tarpaulins, ropes, duct tape, buckets, cleaning supplies, flashlights, batteries, small tools (hammers, nails, screwdrivers, drills), solar lamps
- Non-perishable foods (canned goods, rice, beans, pasta), baby formula, hygiene supplies (soap, toothpaste, sanitary pads, diapers), sanitizer and wipes, towels and washcloths, bed linens (new)
- Medical Supplies: first aid kits, bandages, antiseptic creams, gloves and face masks
Collection/Drop Off Locations
Please leave your donations at the main Library & Information desk:
- North Campus - Humber Library, Learning Resource Commons (LRC), 4th Floor, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Lakeshore Campus - Humber Lakeshore Learning Commons, L Building, L1000, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Your donations will be fed into the City of Toronto Hurricane Relief pipeline, which will be sending items directly to Western Jamaica. Thank you for responding to this call to action. We appreciate your meaningful contribution to Jamaica's recovery.