From time to time, we feature charitable organisations that are helping needy Jamaicans. Recently one such organisation has come to our attention and we are happy to provide all the details for you to check out. The Teen Centre Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organisation based in Portmore, St. Catherine. They provide free counselling, mentorship programmes, self esteem enhancement, job placement, skills training, literacy and numeracy classes. Read on to find out more about this truly worthy cause.
Cirrhosis of the liver is a disease normally found in adults who have abused alcohol but this is actually the disease affecting ten-year-old Cassandra Smith.
Miss Smith is desperate for help. Her story was broadcast on TVJ’s noonday news on Monday, June 9, 2008. She has six children and is living in a dilapidated rented house in St. Elizabeth.
Five-year-old Taevia Anderson is in crisis. The little girl has had to fight a bout with brain cancer. Three surgeries later, she is still suffering and things have gotten to a critical stage.
Policewoman Constable Lurline Wilson of the Freeport Police Station in Hanover lost her home and all her belongings in a fire at her home on Friday. The policewoman was left with just the clothes on her back.
Eight persons including four children in the community of Townhead have been affected by a fire that was started by a small child playing with fire. Their story was featured on CVM-TV's Newswatch program on May 22, 2008. The families have all been left with nothing and are appealing for any assistance that the public can offer. If you can help, please call (876)851-7141.
