The final resting place of the reggae legend Peter Tosh is his hometown of Bluefields, Westmoreland, Jamaica. All donations to the Peter Tosh Foundation will go directly to trusted local organizations and community leaders in Bluefields. They are actively purchasing and distributing food, clean water, and essential supplies to families, elders, and vulnerable residents affected by Hurricane Melissa.
The Peter Tosh Foundation, in partnership with the Jamaica Association of Massachusetts (JAMA) and Jah Workz, Inc., is raising funds to support “Peter Tosh Town”. This community development initiative rooted in Peter Tosh’s hometown of Bluefields, Westmoreland. They are providing immediate hurricane relief to residents impacted by the storm.
Donation link at: petertoshfoundation.org
Donations are needed for the affected community, which is a coastal community of small rural homes. The population consists mainly of poor families and lacks the resources to sustain life at this point in the disaster. Most families lost everything, every possession in their homes, and children had no shoes.
The items we are funding: Food, Clothing, Hygiene products, Medical Supplies, Children’s Clothing, Shoes, Books, small Gifts for children in backpacks. Also to help with temporary shelters: Blankets, Mattresses,Tarps, and Ropes.
Venue
WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 230-1190
The WorldBeat Center is a nonprofit multi-cultural arts organization. It dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the African Diaspora & Indigenous cultures of the world. Through consciousness raising, we strive to promote peace within our San Diego community by providing ongoing programs and services that nurture the spirit of children, the elderly, and everything in between. We are focusing our efforts as concerned Global citizens to help the Jamaican disaster.
Who are we raising the funds for?
WorldBeat Cultural Center and its volunteers are hosting this fundraiser to provide assistance to the people of Westmoreland, Jamaica.
All funds and proceeds collected from fundraising efforts will be distributed to the specific Jamaican foundation referenced. The funds will support their core missions of providing immediate materials and food.
Any funds collected from the event on November 29th will be transferred via traditional banks and an online payment system for the fastest possible disbursement.
The WorldBeat Cultural Center will provide the necessary means to oversee the transfer of funds to the organization.
www.worldbeatcenter.org
