Excerpt from Jamaica Observer column published 14 September 2020
By: Jean Lowrie-Chin
Be inspired to serve by these eight young graduates and students, passionate about youth and volunteerism, who have come together to form the iBloom Foundation. They have raised funds to assist 100 students with back-to-school kits, and 45 students with credit for their online studies in urban and rural parishes. Kudos Shanakay Dyer – President, Yanique Mendez – Vice President, Shanice Harrison – Secretary, Shayna Small – Treasurer, Ramone Daley – Fundraising and Sponsorship Coordinator Samantha Gregory – Public Relations Officer, Kaifa Clarke – Central Coordinator and Deborah Akiara – Sponsorship and Outreach Coordinator. Their organisation has now grown to 50 members. Check their inspiring social media messages.
Below are few of the donations received at the foundation’s recent back to school drive.
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